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MOT in Sheffield

128 DVSA authorised test stations in Sheffield. 124 of them test cars and small vans. 9 can test motorbikes. 37 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 20 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Sheffield

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

75.56%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.7average age, years
78,121average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc9
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc9
Class 3Three-wheelers2
Class 4Cars and light vans124
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats20
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg37

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Fractured or brokenCoil spring22,083
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)21,398
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth19,544
Not workingPosition lamp18,213
Less than 1.5 mm thickBrake pads16,214
Not workingStop lamp13,911

Test stations

Bows Garage

36 Trinity Street
S3 7AJ

Class 4 1.7 km from the centre