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MOT in Croydon

66 DVSA authorised test stations in Croydon. 62 of them test cars and small vans. 7 can test motorbikes. 19 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 12 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Croydon

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

77.81%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.5average age, years
70,360average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc7
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc7
Class 4Cars and light vans62
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats12
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg19

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp6,401
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)5,823
Not workingStop lamp5,779
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers5,236
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads4,587
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth4,478

Test stations

Berry

Croydon Road, Beddington
CR0 4QE

Class 4 3.4 km from the centre
020 8288 7777