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Book an MOT test from £29.99 in Welwyn Garden City online today with WhoCanFixMyCar.


An MOT test is an annual legal requirement for all cars over 3 years old.


You car MOT ensures car safety, functionality and legality by checking all the vehicle’s major components for faults.


With so many MOT test centres in Welwyn Garden City on our network, securing a good deal for your MOT test is made simple with WhoCanFixMyCar.


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Top garages for MOT in Welwyn Garden City (90 found)
Protyre Welwyn
622 Jobs Completed
Welwyn Garden City
4.6 / 5

Welwyn MOT & Service Centre joined the Protyre network in 2015. The centre offers a number of car tyres, van tyres, 4x4 tyres, high performance tyres, MOT's and vehic

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Collect Service Go
1011 Jobs Completed
Welwyn Garden City
4.5 / 5

We are a professional reliable garage. Customer satisfaction and vehicle safety is an our main priority! All repair work comes with 1 years parts and labour warranty,

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Formula One Autocentres - Welwyn Garden City
124 Jobs Completed
Welwyn Garden City
5.0 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

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Formula One Autocentres - Stevenage (London Road)
441 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
3.4 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

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Formula One Autocentres - St Albans
699 Jobs Completed
St Albans
3.7 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

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IN'n'OUT Autocentres Stevenage
1324 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.6 / 5

At IN’n’OUT Autocentres we offer fixed prices MOTs and Servicing for any make and model of car with no hidden extras. We are proud to be a ‘Which? Trusted Trader’ so we a

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JJ Auto Solutions
64 Jobs Completed
Potters bar
5.0 / 5

JJ Autos has built a great reputation for its garage services, MOT test centre and car repair shop. Owner, John Perkins is a vastly experienced mechanic and bodywork spe

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MPD Evolution Ltd
434 Jobs Completed
Hertfordshire
4.8 / 5

MPD Evolution was formed in 2017 by three car enthusiasts who saw the potential in helping motorists achieve the best performance from their cars and vans. Everybody wash

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D & B AUTO CARE
125 Jobs Completed
Hertford
4.0 / 5

Welcome to D&B Autocare in Hertford, we are car repair specialists carrying out all your car servicing needs, we provide a wide range of services. Car servicing in

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M & M Motors & sons ltd
1 Job Completed
Hatfield
5.0 / 5

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David Thomas Garages
8 Jobs Completed
Hitchin
3.8 / 5

David Thomas trained as a vehicle mechanic at a local main dealer and progressed to service manager. He left there and joined Alfa Romeo as a car tester ultimately assumi

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Hertfordshire Vehicle Services
192 Jobs Completed
Hatfield
4.7 / 5

Fast, professional and reliable service for the motorists of Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans and surrounding areas. Mechanical repairs and servicing undertaken on

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W M Couper Limited
2 Job Completed
ST ALBANS
5.0 / 5

As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake

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Leelac Ltd
194 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.8 / 5

Saab, Vauxhall and Volvo, service and repairs, diagnostics, A/C repairs, engine repairs, map tuning

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Gates of Stevenage
8 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
3.0 / 5

Welcome to Gates Ford. We are a Ford main dealer based in Essex and Hertfordshire. As an Approved Ford Authorised Repairer, we’ve been established for over 95-yea

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Frequently asked questions
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What is a MOT test?

An MOT is a service/test which every car is legally required to have carried out every 12 months. It ensures that your car is functioning, safe and of course legal to drive.

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How much is an MOT?

The maximum MOT test price that a garage can charge is set by the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Currently, the maximum cost is set at £54.85 for cars and caravans.

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When is my car’s MOT due?

If you have bought a used car recently, an MOT certificate from the previous owner will be included in the documents you receive when you buy the car, this will inform you of the next due date. If you can’t find your certificate, the website www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk will help you find out when your next test is due. If your car is new, it will be required after three years.

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What does a MOT check?

It includes an inspection of the following:

  • Screenwash
  • Wiper blades
  • Beam patterns
  • Exhaust and engine mounts
  • Brake pad levels
  • Suppression joints and brushes
  • Lights
  • Tread depth
  • Suspension levels
  • Corrosion of the suspension mounts
  • Engine exhaust emissions
  • CO2 and CO3 emissions and hydrocarbon emissions
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How can I check my MOT history?

You can check this at https://mot-history.net/. This new government service allows you to check the history of any car from just putting in the vehicle make and registration number.

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What can fail a MOT?

The most common reasons why cars fail their MOT are:

  • worn seatbelts
  • windscreen chips
  • incorrect beam pattern

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  • insufficient tyre tread depth
  • faulty registration plate lamps
  • damaged wiper blades
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What should I do if my car fails its MOT?

You’ll be issued with a VT30 Certificate stating why the car failed. There is no time limit before a retest can be booked, and the garage will normally offer to carry out the required repairs. Therefore, you should undertake any necessary repairs pointed out by the garage to ensure a pass certificate.

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How often should I get a MOT?

Your car should go in for its MOT annually, unless of course it was bought and registered as brand new. If this is the case it is only required after three years of its registration, but after that point it should be taken in yearly like other cars.

Average rating for  MOT in Welwyn Garden City bookings

4.66

47 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Welwyn Garden City?

The maximum cost for an MOT is £54.85, garages cannot charge more than this. However, many garages charge less than this, the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com is around £40.


MOT Cost by Car Make in Welwyn Garden City
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£44.78
Vauxhall£45.16
BMW£45.41
Mercedes£45.34
Volkswagen£45.78
Toyota£45.11
Nissan£44.85
Audi£44.91
Peugeot£45.62
MINI£44.87
Citroen£45.01
Renault£45.29
Volvo£44.79

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 24/01/2024 and 23/04/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Welwyn Garden City

An MOT is a service/test which every car is legally required to have carried out every 12 months.

You don’t need to take your car for three years if you buy and register it as brand new. However, as soon as the three years are up, it is a legal requirement that you take your car for the test yearly.

A cars roadworthiness will be checked during the MOT, with each major component inspected by a trained professional. A garage has to have authorisation from the DVSA to carry out the test.


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