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MOT Test Centres in Dover

19 MOT garages in the Dover area

80.2%
Area Pass Rate

19

Test Centres

80.2%

Area Pass Rate (-2.1% vs national)

1

Motorcycle MOT

5

Van/Class 7

National Chains in Dover

HALFORDS (1)

MOT Centres Map — Dover

MOT Testing in Dover

There are 19 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Dover. The area MOT pass rate is 80.2%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.

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

National chains with branches in Dover include HALFORDS. Many independent garages also operate here, often at competitive prices.

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 Dover

1

Class 1

Motorcycles (≤200cc)

1

Class 2

Motorcycles (>200cc)

2

Class 3

Three-wheelers

17

Class 4

Cars & Light Vans

1

Class 5

Large Passenger (13+ seats)

5

Class 7

Commercial Vans (≤3,500kg)

All MOT Centres in Dover

D P LEAD AND SONS LIMITED

KEARSNEY GARAGE, LONDON ROAD, RIVER, CT16 3AB

Class 4
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PJB VEHICLE SERVICES LIMITED

1 POULTON CLOSE, DOVER, CT17 0HL

Class 4Class 7
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WATLING TYRE SERVICE LTD

CHERRY TREE AVENUE, CT16 2NH

Class 4
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PERRYS MOTOR SALES LIMITED

HONEYWOOD PARKWAY, WHITE CLIFFS BUSINESS PARK, WHITFIELD, CT16 3PT

Class 4
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ELMS VALE GARAGE

7 TO 13 ELMS VALE ROAD, CT17 9NZ

Class 4
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HOLLIS MOTORS

1 CRABBLE HILL, BUCKLAND, CT17 0RS

Class 4
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CHERRY TREE GARAGE LTD

19 CHERRY TREE AVENUE, CT16 2NL

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EYTHORNE GARAGE SERVICES LTD

4 SANDWICH ROAD, EYTHORNE, CT15 4AA

Class 3Class 4Class 7
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POULTON SERVICE & EXHAUST CENTRE

HOLLOW WOOD ROAD, POULTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CT17 0UB

Class 3Class 4
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Coombe Valley MOT Centre Limited

UNIT 1, PRIMROSE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, COOMBE VALLEY ROAD, CT17 OUP

Class 4Class 7
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PERRYS MOTOR SALES LTD

HONEYWOOD PARKWAY, WHITE CLIFFS BUSINESS PARK, WHITFIELD, CT16 3PT

Class 4Class 5Class 7
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EJW AUTOS LIMITED

WAREHOUSE E, POULTON CLOSE, ROCHESTER, CT17 0HL

Class 4
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EKR COMMERCIALS LIMITED

THE OLD BRICKWORKS, PIKE ROAD, TILMANSTONE, CT15 4ND

Class 4Class 7
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TRUSTYTEC

PLOUGH GARAGE, FOLKESTONE ROAD, CT15 7AB

Class 4
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HALFORDS AUTOCENTRE

UNIT 4 DOVER TRADE PARK, HONEYWOOD PARKWAY, WHITFIELD, CT16 3PT

Class 4
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KWIK - FIT

CHERRY TREE AVENUE, CT16 2NH

Class 4
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EMPIRE MOTORS LIMITED

UNIT 17/18 WHITE CLIFFS BUSINESS PARK, HONEYWOOD ROAD, WHITFIELD, CT16 3EH

Class 4
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ROADSTAR CYCLES

VICTORIA PARK MEWS, CASTLE HILL, CT16 1QP

Class 1Class 2
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DIRECT SERVICE

UNIT 10, POULTON BUSINESS CENTRE, POULTON CLOSE, CT17 0HL

Class 4
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MOT test centres are there in Dover?
There are 19 DVSA-authorised MOT test centres in Dover. 1 of these also offer motorcycle MOT tests.
What is the maximum MOT cost in Dover?
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 Dover charge less than the maximum — it's common to find MOTs for £30–£40.
What is the MOT pass rate in the Dover area?
The MOT pass rate in the Dover area is 80.2%, which is below the national average of 82.3%.
Can I get a motorcycle MOT in Dover?
Yes — 1 MOT centres in Dover are authorised to test motorcycles (Class 1 and Class 2).