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MOT Test Centres in Dartford
38 MOT test stations in Dartford, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (21%) test motorcycles, 11 (29%) test Class 7 vans and 22 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
38
#42 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
8
21% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
11
29% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Dartford Stations Can Test
Of the 38 listed stations, 37 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 Dartford. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 11; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Dartford (23), Kent (6), Northfleet (2), Swanscombe (2) and 5 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 21% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 21% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 5% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 37 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 18% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 11 | 29% | £58.60 |
Where the 38 Dartford stations are
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- Area centroid, approximate (1)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (16)
Stations in Dartford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barney Sands and Hartridge LimitedWest House | Northfleet, Kent | DA11 9SN | 01322 382096 | 123457 |
| Beautiful Body Repairs LtdBbr, Unit C5, Swanscombe Manor Way Business Park | Kent | DA10 0PP | 01322 381868 | 123457 |
| C M RepairsUnit 1 | Dartford | DA1 5BU | 01322 284243 | 123457 |
| Claremont Motor Engineers Dartford Limited343 Watling Street | Dartford | DA2 6EP | 01322 220033 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 1 · Halfords Autocentre | Dartford | DA1 5AJ | 01322 274732 | 123457 |
| Hawley Road Garage87 To 99 Hawley Rd | Dartford | DA1 1PB | 01322 225446 | 123457 |
| Hopfields Auto RepairsUnit 3A | Dartford | DA1 1JS | 07932 771061 | 123457 |
| K C Car Services80A The Brent | Dartford | DA1 1YW | 01322 277910 | 123457 |
| Mays Two Stroke Service11 Dartford Road | Dartford | DA1 3EF | 01322 224904 | 123457 |
| Monarch Autos164 Milton Road | Kent | DA10 0LX | 01322 381123 | 123457 |
| Orchard Garage Limited159- 161 Heath Lane | Kent | DA1 2TW | 01322 271000 | 123457 |
| Paramount Garage Bluewater Limited122A Knockhall Chase | Greenhithe | DA9 9EN | 01322 370500 | 123457 |
| Sk MOT Testing Centre LimitedRear Of 4-12 Perry Street | Kent | DA11 7QU | 07969 845951 | 123457 |
| The Test Centre DeptfordUnit 19 | Dartford | DA1 1JD | 0333 358 9777 | 123457 |
| VTS Dartford LimitedLondon Road | Dartford | DA2 6BH | 01322 803764 | 123457 |
| Western Auto Centre LtdUnit 2 @ Land Co Manor Way Business Park | Swanscombe | DA10 0PP | 07305 921485 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (22)
Stations in Dartford 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA Auto CentreUnit 23 Quadrant Court | Dartford | DA9 9AY | 01322 422411 | 123457 |
| Ancaster Group Limited555 Princes Road | Dartford | DA2 6HH | 01322 875660 | 123457 |
| Bamber GarageUnit P3 | Northfleet | DA11 9SN | 01322 383511 | 123457 |
| Beadles Group Limited370 Princes Road | Dartford | DA1 1LN | 01322 222201 | 123457 |
| Chase Garage Kent LimitedUnit A4 | Northfleet | DA11 9SN | 01322 383440 | 123457 |
| D A MOT Centre LtdSalisbury House | Kent | DA2 6EJ | 01322 836670 | 123457 |
| Dakar Cars LimitedStanhill Farm | Dartford | DA2 7HD | 01322 614044 | 123457 |
| Farrins MOT Testing Limited61 Main Road | Longfield | DA3 7QT | 01474 702184 | 123457 |
| Formula One AutocentresUnit 2-3 · Formula One Autocentres | Dartford | DA1 5AJ | 01322 277770 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit30-32 Westgate Road · Kwik Fit | Dartford | DA1 2AS | 01322 222737 | 123457 |
| M G S AutosUnit 3 Progress House | Dartford | DA1 1NT | 01322 287998 | 123457 |
| Marshall Motor Group LimitedRennie Drive | Dartford,kent | DA1 5FD | 07342 038004 | 123457 |
| Mercedes-BenzUnit 1 | Dartford | DA1 5FD | 01322 294414 | 123457 |
| MotorlineRennie Drive | Dartford | DA1 5FD | 01322 280545 | 123457 |
| Orchard Garage Limited128 Park Road | Dartford | DA1 1SZ | 01322 227100 | 123457 |
| P and M AutosUnits 4 And 5 Parker Industrial Estate | Dartford | DA2 6EP | 01322 277472 | 123457 |
| Red Street GarageRed Street | Gravesend | DA13 9QJ | 01474 833249 | 123457 |
| Shenley Road GarageShenley Rd | Dartford | DA1 1YF | 01322 229887 | 123457 |
| Swanscombe Auto Centre38 To 44 Milton Road | Swanscombe | DA10 0LY | 01322 384295 | 123457 |
| Volkscar Garage & MOT Ltd201 Fulwich Road | Dartford | DA1 1UW | 07985 905230 | 123457 |
| W J King Garages Limited581-597 Princes Road | Dartford | DA2 6EA | 01322 227581 | 123457 |
| W J King Garages Limited171 The Brent | Kent | DA2 6DQ | 01322 222171 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Dartford
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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.
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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.
- 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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