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MOT Test Centres in Barking and Dagenham
52 MOT test stations in Barking and Dagenham (London) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 2 (4%) test motorcycles, 22 (42%) test Class 7 vans and 28 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £40-55 is typical.
Stations listed
52
#12 of 33 districts in London
Test motorcycles
2
4% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
22
42% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
16 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Barking and Dagenham Stations Can Test
Of the 52 listed stations, 52 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Barking and Dagenham. Motorcycle riders have 2 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 22; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 16; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. The stations are spread across Dagenham (21), Barking (17), Romford (6), Essex (5) and 2 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 2 | 4% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 2 | 4% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 2% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 52 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 16 | 31% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 22 | 42% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (24)
Stations in Barking and Dagenham authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST 4 Garage Services75 Whalebone Lane South | Essex | RM8 1AJ | 020 8595 3000 | 123457 |
| A1 Autocentre LtdUnit 1 | Dagenham | RM10 8LP | 020 8517 8080 | 123457 |
| BodytouchUnit 10A Rippleside Commercial Estate | Barking | IG11 0RJ | 07904 544450 | 123457 |
| Boleyn Recovery and Fleet Services77 River Road | Barking | IG11 0DS | 020 8594 0772 | 123457 |
| Cherry Tree MotorsUnit H2 Chadwell Industrial Park | Dagenham | RM8 1SL | 020 7241 3020 | 123457 |
| Combined Motor ServicesGale Street | Dagenham | RM9 4NU | 020 8592 3101 | 123457 |
| Complete Motor Works LtdUnit G14 | Dagenham | RM8 1SL | 020 8599 2515 | 123457 |
| Dagenham MOT & Services LtdUnit D2, Sterling Industrial Estate | Dagenham | RM10 8TX | 07777 655222 | 123457 |
| East London Car & Commercial LtdUnit 16 | Dagenham | RM10 8PS | not listed | 123457 |
| Global Engines and Gearbox LtdUnit 4 Davenport Centre | Barking | IG11 0SH | 020 8517 9666 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 16, Muirhead Quay · Halfords Autocentre | Barking | IG11 7BG | 020 8591 8589 | 123457 |
| Independent Fleet Care Ltd1 Thames Road | Barking | IG11 0HZ | 020 8591 3499 | 123457 |
| K.C.eggs Ltd37 River Road | Barking | IG11 0DA | 07388 819991 | 123457 |
| London Borough of Barking and DagenhamTransport Workshop · council-run | Dagenham | RM10 7HX | 020 8227 5866 | 123457 |
| Luxe Motor Clinic Ltd13A River Road | Barking | IG11 0HE | 07539 000683 | 123457 |
| M R Motor Services LtdWhalebone Lane North | Romford | RM6 5QX | 020 8599 8599 | 123457 |
| M1 2476 Alfreds Way | Barking | IG11 0AT | 020 8591 5010 | 123457 |
| Mic Auto Services Ltd9 River Road | Barking | IG11 0JS | 020 8591 7002 | 123457 |
| New Tk Engineering73 Review Road | Dagenham | RM10 9DJ | 020 8593 0416 | 123457 |
| Prestige MOT CentreUnit 8 Coppen Road | Dagenham | RM8 1HJ | 020 8592 8849 | 123457 |
| R S Motors17 River Road | Barking | IG11 0HE | 020 8594 2220 | 123457 |
| Saif Autos LtdUnit 1 | Dagenham | RM8 1QH | 020 8596 9777 | 123457 |
| Trustford DagenhamRipple Road | Barking | IG11 9PG | 020 8911 3333 | 123457 |
| Trustford Dagenham Transit CentreUnit 6 Orion Business Park | Dagenham | RM9 6FF | 020 8477 4400 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (28)
Stations in Barking and Dagenham authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £40-55 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stop MOT & Repairs Limited1A Ripple Villas | Barking | IG11 0SR | 020 8592 2220 | 123457 |
| Ace Motor WorksUnit 24 Rippleside Commercial Estate | Barking | IG11 0RJ | 07388 664058 | 123457 |
| Arin Garages LimitedUnit L7 Chadwell Heath Industrial Park | Dagenham | RM8 1SL | 020 8590 0707 | 123457 |
| Arrow Service Centre576-580 Longbridge Road | Dagenham | RM8 2AR | 020 8983 8242 | 123457 |
| Barking & Dagenham Motors LtdUnit G6 Chadwell Heath Industrial Park | Chadwell Heath | RM8 1SL | 020 8590 6404 | 123457 |
| Barking MOT CentreUnit 83 | Ilford | IG11 0TJ | 07947 721620 | 123457 |
| Car Fixers423 Becontree Avenue | Dagenham | RM8 3UH | 07377 128228 | 123457 |
| Collier Row Tyre Services Ltd2 Hog Hill | Romford | RM5 2DN | 01708 766282 | 123457 |
| Dr ClutchMotts Lane | Dagenham | RM8 3HH | 020 8593 3004 | 123457 |
| East Hybrid AutomotiveUnit 2 | Dagenham | RM8 1QH | 020 3336 6018 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin Limited288-298 High Road | Essex | RM6 6EE | 020 8988 5537 | 123457 |
| Goodmayes Technics AutosR/O 422-428 Whalebone Lane South | Romford | RM6 6HP | 020 8590 6692 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdCookes Corner · Halfords Autocentre | Romford | RM6 4BW | 020 8590 6770 | 123457 |
| Jas Autos Garage LtdHammond House | Dagenham | RM8 1RX | 020 8590 2575 | 123457 |
| Khans Autos LtdR/O 722-726 Green Lane | Dagenham | RM8 1YX | 020 3222 2030 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitRipple Road · Kwik Fit | Barking | IG11 0SZ | 020 8594 7719 | 123457 |
| M E Motors70 Bennetts Castle Lane | Essex | RM8 3XT | 020 8590 9760 | 123457 |
| Motor Magic Ltd278 High Road | Chadwell Heath | RM6 6AP | 020 8598 2848 | 123457 |
| Motorfair GarageMotorfair Garage | Barking | IG11 8TG | 020 8594 2420 | 123457 |
| Peace AutosUnit 3 Baker Court | Dagenham | RM8 1HJ | 07476 793743 | 123457 |
| Peter James Bosch Car ServiceBull Corner | Dagenham | RM10 8YT | 020 8592 3887 | 123457 |
| Quick Stop Autos LtdR/O 154 High Road | Romford | RM6 6NT | 020 8597 8887 | 123457 |
| Romford Motoring CentreUnit 1, Northgate Park | Essex | RM5 2BG | 020 8598 9115 | 123457 |
| S L MotorsRear Of 43-45 High Road | Essex | RM6 6QJ | 020 8597 1029 | 123457 |
| Sungate Test Centre LtdR/O Ims House | Romford | RM5 2BH | 01708 730100 | 123457 |
| Tnt EclipseUnit 13 Rippleside Commercial Estate | Barking | IG11 0RJ | 07415 950484 | 123457 |
| Tsg AutoUnit 44 | Barking | IG11 0TJ | 020 8594 6668 | 123457 |
| V & H ServicesUnit 5 | Dagenham | RM8 1NX | 020 8593 7735 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Barking and Dagenham
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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