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MOT in Greenwich

42 DVSA authorised test stations in Greenwich. 39 of them test cars and small vans. 9 can test motorbikes. 16 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 9 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Greenwich

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

76.11%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.9average age, years
72,934average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc9
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc9
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans39
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats9
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg16

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp7,996
Not workingStop lamp7,280
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)7,208
Constant velocity boot severely deterioratedJoints5,464
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers5,444
Not working on dipped beamHeadlamp5,420

Test stations

Kwik - Fit

Unit 1 Lombard Trading Estate, Anchor and Hope Lane, Charlton
SE7 7SN

Class 4, 5, 7 2.2 km from the centre
020 8293 1944

Halfords Autocentres Ltd

Unit 15 Meridian Trading Estate, Bugsby Way, Charlton
SE7 7SJ

Class 4, 7 2.3 km from the centre

Halfords Autocentre also has 1 other branch in Greenwich.

020 8858 4240