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MOT in Bolton

55 DVSA authorised test stations in Bolton. 54 of them test cars and small vans. 4 can test motorbikes. 12 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 6 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Bolton

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

75.08%pass first time
72.32%national average
9.9average age, years
72,715average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc4
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc4
Class 4Cars and light vans54
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats6
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg12

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth8,796
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)7,374
Fractured or brokenCoil spring7,085
Not workingPosition lamp6,745
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads5,413
Not workingStop lamp5,064

Test stations