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MOT Test Centres in East Renfrewshire
26 MOT test stations in East Renfrewshire (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (12%) test motorcycles, 6 (23%) test Class 7 vans and 18 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
26
#28 of 32 districts in Scotland
Test motorcycles
3
12% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
6
23% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
3 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the East Renfrewshire Stations Can Test
Of the 26 listed stations, 26 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 East Renfrewshire. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 6; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 3; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. The stations are spread across Glasgow (24), Barrhead (1), Busby (1). 4 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 | 3 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 26 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 3 | 12% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 6 | 23% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (8)
Stations in East Renfrewshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus MotorsUnit 5 | Barrhead | G78 1LG | 0141 876 0470 | 123457 |
| B & S Motor EngineersEvanton Place | Glasgow | G46 8JE | 0141 638 7868 | 123457 |
| Busby MOT LtdLowermill Road | Busby | G76 8BJ | 0141 644 4190 | 123457 |
| East Renfrewshire CouncilEnvironmental Services · council-run | Glasgow | G46 8HR | 0141 577 3641 | 123457 |
| John Robb & Son37 High Street | Glasgow | G78 3HJ | 0141 881 1759 | 123457 |
| Krw MOT LtdUnit 7A | Glasgow | G78 1QB | 0141 880 7287 | 123457 |
| Shillford GarageLochlibo Road | Glasgow | G78 3BA | 01505 850763 | 123457 |
| Traffic Motor Company159 Glasgow Road | Glasgow | G78 1DT | 01505 329593 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (18)
Stations in East Renfrewshire 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; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark139 Burnfield Road · Arnold Clark | Glasgow | G46 7TS | 0141 637 6300 | 123457 |
| Burnfield Motors Ltd18 Fenwick Road | Glasgow | G46 6AN | 0141 637 2212 | 123457 |
| C & M MotorsSydney Cottage | Glasgow | G78 1RL | 0141 881 8108 | 123457 |
| Car Care (Motor Engineers) Ltd70 Speirsbridge Road | Glasgow | G46 7SN | 0141 638 8848 | 123457 |
| Drew Paterson Garage Services7 Pilmuir Holdings | Glasgow | G77 6PS | 0141 639 6567 | 123457 |
| Eaglesham Garage77 Gilmour Street | Glasgow | G76 0LH | 01355 302685 | 123457 |
| Glenmuir Motors Ltd16 Glen Street | Glasgow | G78 1QA | 0141 881 3648 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre72 Spiersbridge Road · Halfords Autocentre | Glasgow | G46 7SN | 0141 621 4400 | 123457 |
| Jim Gaffney Motor Engineers195/197 Burnfield Road | Glasgow | G46 7RA | 0141 633 3562 | 123457 |
| John C Millar Motor EngineersUnit 4C Burnfield Avenue | Glasgow | G46 7TP | 0141 637 8822 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit158 Fenwick Road · Kwik Fit | Glasgow | G46 6XW | 0141 621 0202 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitCrossarthurlie Street · Kwik Fit | Glasgow | G78 1QY | 0141 880 8088 | 123457 |
| Lowermill Garage LtdLowermill Road | Glasgow | G76 8BJ | 0141 644 1185 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of Giffnock34 Fenwick Road | Glasgow | G46 6AA | 0141 629 1200 | 123457 |
| Neilston MOT Centre5 Holehouse Brae | Glasgow | G78 3LX | 0141 881 7878 | 123457 |
| Ross Maitland Motor EngineersWhitecraigs Station Car Park | Glasgow | G46 6SA | 0141 639 9655 | 123457 |
| Select Services (Scotland) Ltd99A Blackbyres Road | Glasgow | G78 1TN | 0141 881 8213 | 123457 |
| Summerlea GarageSummerlea Road | Glasgow | G46 8PD | 0141 638 0060 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in East Renfrewshire
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Scotland
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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. 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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