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MOT test centres near London

914 DVSA authorised test stations within 16 km of the middle of London, the nearest 1.9 km away. Of those, 145 test motorbikes, 224 vans up to 3,500kg and 140 minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about London

Figures for the SE postcode area, where 5 of the 10 garages nearest London sit, 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 in and around London

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc145
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc145
Class 3Three-wheelers17
Class 4Cars and light vans862
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats140
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg224

What stops cars passing near London

The three defects recorded most often across the SE postcode area during 2025:

SidelightsBrake lightsNumber plate light

The whole list.

How London compares with the towns around it

Across the SE postcode area 76.1% of MOTs passed first time. Nearby it runs from 77.0% at Islington (4.5 km) to 79.1% at Camden (5.2 km).

Test stations near London

The full list of garages is on Garages near London.

F.W.R.

2.5 km south east of London
330 Kennington Road
SE11 4LD

Class 1, 2 2.5 km away
020 7820 7818