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CF3 MOT & Service Centre
MOT test station S005901 at Unit 4C & 6 Wentloog Buildings, Wentloog Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 1TH, in Cardiff. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 30 Sept 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
123
252 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Rumney Automotive Centre Limited
Station details
- DVSA site number
- S005901
- Register status
- Listed as active on 30 Sept 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Unit 4C & 6 Wentloog Buildings, Wentloog Road, Rumney, Cardiff
- Postcode
- CF3 1TH
- Council district
- Cardiff (131 listed stations)
- Region
- Wales
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.5043, -3.1191
What CF3 MOT & Service Centre can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
CF3 MOT & Service Centre is an MOT test station at Unit 4C & 6 Wentloog Buildings, Wentloog Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 1TH, in Cardiff (Wales). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 30 September 2026 under site number S005901, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 34 authorised stations in the district and one of 75 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 130 of the district's 131 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Rumney Automotive Centre Limited, at the same postcode (Classes 4 and 7). 123 other stations sit within 5 miles and 252 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.1 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Wales according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records CF3 MOT & SERVICE CENTRE LTD (company number 16508273) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 10 Jun 2025 (0 years on the register), and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 07400 454839 (a mobile number). Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
CF3 MOT & Service Centre and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- CF3 MOT & Service Centre, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to CF3 1TH, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumney Automotive Centre LimitedUnit 5, Wentloog Buildings, CF3 1TH | Cardiff | same postcode | 123457 |
| Cardiff Garage Ltd (district list)Unit 12B Old Thayers Site, CF3 2ED | Cardiff | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Lewis Motors LimitedUnit 14 Greenhill Court, CF3 2AG | Cardiff | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Rumney Test & Service Centre LtdUnit 5 Alexandra Industrial Estate, CF3 1EY | Cardiff | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Cam Motors Limited (district list)Unit 7B Alexandra Industrial Estate, CF3 1EY | Cardiff | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- CF3 MOT & SERVICE CENTRE LTD
- Company number
- 16508273
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 10 Jun 2025 (0 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Registered office
- CARDIFF, CF23
Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.
What an MOT costs at a Classes 4 and 7 station in Wales
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Wales typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Wales
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| 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. Cardiff and Swansea are competitive; rural mid-Wales is more limited. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
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.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 30 Sept 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 30 Sept 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
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- 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.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- 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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