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MOT in Wolverhampton

72 DVSA authorised test stations in Wolverhampton. 67 of them test cars and small vans. 8 can test motorbikes. 24 are authorised for larger vans up to 3,500kg. 15 can test minibuses and coaches.

What the MOT data says about Wolverhampton

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

74.24%pass first time
72.32%national average
10.6average age, years
76,525average miles at test

What can be tested here

ClassCovers Stations
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc8
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc8
Class 3Three-wheelers3
Class 4Cars and light vans67
Class 5Minibuses and coaches, 13 or more seats15
Class 7Vans 3,000kg to 3,500kg24

What cars here most often fail on

DefectWhere Recorded
Inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sourcesRegistration plate lamp(s)7,280
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTread depth6,559
Not workingPosition lamp6,109
Damaged but not adversely affecting driver's viewWindscreen5,648
Fractured or brokenCoil spring5,346
Not workingStop lamp5,065

Test stations