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MOT in Birkenhead

34 DVSA authorised test stations in Birkenhead. 32 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 5 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 4 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Birkenhead

Figures for the CH postcode area, from every MOT recorded in 2025.

69.77%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.5average age, years
73,761average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc4
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc4
Class 3Three-wheelers2
Class 4Cars and light vans32
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats4
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg5

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Fractured or brokenCoil spring13,039
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)11,682
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth11,189
Not workingPosition lamp10,065
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers8,548
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads8,494

Test stations

Checkpoint

Parkvale Avenue, North Cheshire Trading Estate, Prenton
CH43 3HE

Class 4, 5, 7 2.3 km from the centre
0151 608 9570