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MOT in Richmond upon Thames

23 DVSA authorised test stations in Richmond upon Thames. 20 of them test cars and small vans. 5 can test motorbikes. 3 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 1 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Richmond upon Thames

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

78.52%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.5average age, years
68,402average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc5
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc5
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans20
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats1
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg3

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth6,179
Not workingPosition lamp5,500
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)4,782
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen4,669
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers4,545
Not workingStop lamp4,429

Test stations