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MOT in Tower Hamlets

30 DVSA authorised test stations in Tower Hamlets. 27 of them test cars and small vans. 6 can test motorbikes. 7 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 5 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Tower Hamlets

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

77.64%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.3average age, years
86,114average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc6
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc6
Class 3Three-wheelers1
Class 4Cars and light vans27
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats5
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg7

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Not workingPosition lamp7,797
Not workingStop lamp7,271
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth6,599
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers5,393
Not working on dipped beamHeadlamp5,167
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)4,911

Test stations