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MOT in Glasgow

67 DVSA authorised test stations in Glasgow. 66 of them test cars and small vans. 7 can test motorbikes. 24 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 14 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Glasgow

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

72.26%pass first time
72.32%national average
8.9average age, years
63,372average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc7
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc7
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans66
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats14
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg24

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Fractured or brokenCoil spring24,159
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth19,261
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers13,773
Pin or bush excessively wornPins and bushes13,201
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads13,112
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)12,671

Test stations