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MOT in Birmingham

200 DVSA authorised test stations in Birmingham. 198 of them test cars and small vans. 14 can test motorbikes. 83 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 62 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Birmingham

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

76.06%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.9average age, years
80,810average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc14
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc14
Class 3Three-wheelers2
Class 4Cars and light vans198
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats62
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg83

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)27,657
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth26,818
Not workingPosition lamp24,705
Constant velocity boot severely deterioratedJoints24,158
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen22,910
Not workingStop lamp22,451

Test stations

Vp Motors

Unit 6, 14 Cherrywood Road, Bordesley Green
B9 4UD

Class 4, 7 0.5 km from the centre
0121 771 2403

Go 2 Mts

Unit 3, Saltley Industrial Centre, Adderley Road
B8 1AW

Class 4, 7 0.5 km from the centre
07466 794663

MOT 2 Go

Norwood House, 10 Norwood Road, Bordsley Green
B9 5HU

Class 4, 5, 7 0.7 km from the centre
07779 799777

Direct MOT

Unit 1, Hawksmill Industrial Estate, Little Green Lane
B9 5AY

Class 4 0.8 km from the centre
0121 772 2151