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MOT in Plymouth

101 DVSA authorised test stations in Plymouth. 91 of them test cars and small vans. 17 can test motorbikes. 25 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 15 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Plymouth

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

65.25%pass first time
72.32%national average
11.9average age, years
84,246average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc17
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc17
Class 3Three-wheelers5
Class 4Cars and light vans91
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats15
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg25

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth18,119
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)14,644
Not workingPosition lamp13,908
Pin or bush excessively wornPins and bushes10,800
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads10,433
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers9,692

Test stations

Ocean

St Modwen House, Longbridge Road, Marsh Mills
PL6 8LH

Class 1, 2, 4 2.5 km from the centre
01752 202828

Ocean

Gazelle House, 60 St Modwen Road
PL6 8LJ

Class 4 2.6 km from the centre
01752 202828

Pgs

7 Cattewater Road, Cattedown
PL4 0SE

Class 4 3.2 km from the centre
01752 601469

Sw Motors

Units 7 & 8 Grace Mill Business Park, Cattedown
PL4 0SN

Class 4, 5, 7 3.6 km from the centre
01752 922049