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MOT in Watford

24 DVSA authorised test stations in Watford. 23 of them test cars and small vans. 3 can test motorbikes. 5 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 3 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Watford

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

73.96%pass first time
72.32%national average
9.8average age, years
63,942average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc3
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc3
Class 4Cars and light vans23
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats3
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg5

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen4,169
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsCondition4,086
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)3,742
Not workingPosition lamp3,229
Does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWipers2,862
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth2,809

Test stations

Kwik Fit

Watford Arches Retail Park
WD17 2JJ

Class 4 1.3 km from the centre

Kwik Fit also has 1 other branch in Watford.

01923 249892