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MOT Test Centres in Dorset

19 MOT garages in the Dorset area

78.8%
Area Pass Rate

19

Test Centres

78.8%

Area Pass Rate (-3.5% vs national)

4

Motorcycle MOT

5

Van/Class 7

MOT Centres Map — Dorset

MOT Testing in Dorset

There are 19 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Dorset. The area MOT pass rate is 78.8%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.

The maximum MOT fee for cars (Class 4) is £54.85, though many garages in Dorset charge less. 4 centres also offer motorcycle MOTs (Class 1 & 2). 5 centres can test larger vans and commercial vehicles (Class 7).

You can book your MOT up to one month before it expires without losing the expiry date. We recommend booking in the morning — if repairs are needed, the garage has time to fix and retest the same day.

Vehicle Classes Tested in Dorset

4

Class 1

Motorcycles (≤200cc)

4

Class 2

Motorcycles (>200cc)

16

Class 4

Cars & Light Vans

3

Class 5

Large Passenger (13+ seats)

5

Class 7

Commercial Vans (≤3,500kg)

All MOT Centres in Dorset

WOOL AND BOVINGTON MOTORS LTD

DORCHESTER ROAD, WOOL, WAREHAM, BH20 6EH

Class 4
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FASTYRES LTD

UNIT 8, ST ANDREWS TRADING ESTATE, BRIDPORT, DT6 3EX

Class 4
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WESSEX AUTO CENTRES GROUP LTD

2 - 4 GLENVILLE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH10 4EF

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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CPR VEHICLE SERVICES LTD

UNIT 31 APPLINS FARM, FARRINGTON, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8RA

Class 4
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BOWERS GARAGE

UNIT 2 TRADECROFT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PORTLAND, DT5 2LN

Class 4
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SWANAGE TYRES AND TUNING LIMITED

UNIT 6, VICTORIA AVENUE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SWANAGE, BH19 1AU

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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NORMAN MOTORS

UNIT 2F, SHARP ROAD, POOLE, BH12 4BG

Class 4
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PROTYRE FERNDOWN

149 RINGWOOD ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, BH22 0AD

Class 4
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I J MOTORS

GORSE HILL UNIT, MILBORNE ST ANDREW, BLANDFORD, DT11 0LH

Class 4
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CHAPELGATE MOTORS LTD

COBHAM ROAD, FERNDOWN, WIMBOURNE, BH21 7PT

Class 4
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BREEZE SUZUKI

WESTOVER SHOWROOM, WESTOVER HOUSE, 25 WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE, BH15 1JF

Class 4
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MEADENS LIMITED

67 - 69 SOMERFORD ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3QA

Class 4
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CENTRAL MOTORS

118B ST ANDREWS ROAD, BRIDPORT, DT6 3BL

Class 1Class 2Class 4Class 5Class 7
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SNOWS BOURNEMOUTH

7 & 8 LYON ROAD, POOLE, BH12 5HF

Class 4Class 7
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DUCATI BOURNEMOUTH

UNIT 4 BEDROCK PARK, VULCAN WAY, FERNDOWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BH21 7PT

Class 1Class 2
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MOTOSHED UK LIMITED

UNIT 14-14A TRADECROFT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PORTLAND, DT5 2LN

Class 1Class 2
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KENNEDYS BODYSHOP LTD

50A LYNCH LANE, WEYMOUTH, DT4 9DN

Class 4
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Penton Motor Group

141 SOMERFORD ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3PY

Class 4Class 7
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MOORE SPEED RACING LTD

UNIT 14 CORTRY CLOSE, BRANKSOME BUSINESS CENTRE, POOLE, BH12 4BQ

Class 1Class 2
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Dorset?
There are 19 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Dorset. 4 of these also offer motorcycle MOT tests.
What is the maximum MOT cost in Dorset?
The maximum MOT fee is set by the DVSA at £54.85 for cars (Class 4), £29.65 for motorcycles, and £58.60 for larger vans (Class 7). Many garages in Dorset charge less than the maximum — it's common to find MOTs for £30–£40.
What is the MOT pass rate in the Dorset area?
The MOT pass rate in the Dorset area is 78.8%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.
Can I get a motorcycle MOT in Dorset?
Yes — 4 MOT centres in Dorset are authorised to test motorcycles (Class 1 and Class 2).