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MOT Test Centres in Falkirk

66 MOT test stations in Falkirk (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (11%) test motorcycles, 21 (32%) test Class 7 vans and 40 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

66

#14 of 32 districts in Scotland

Test motorcycles

7

11% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

21

32% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

10 / 2

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Falkirk Stations Can Test

Of the 66 listed stations, 65 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 Falkirk. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 21; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Falkirk (32), Grangemouth (13), Bo'Ness (5), Bonnybridge (4) and 8 other post towns. 8 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc711%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc711%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg23%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats6598%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1015%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg2132%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (26)

Stations in Falkirk 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in Falkirk
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Auto Doctor Limited19 Bridge StreetBonnybridgeFK4 1DD01324 811774123457
Automec Motor Services LtdBo'Mains Industrial EstateBo'NessEH51 0QG01506 825510123457
Autotech SolutionsWood StreetGrangemouthFK3 8LH01324 471777123457
Bellsburn Motor Services1 Kinneil RoadBo'NessEH51 0AY01506 826227123457
Broomhill Garage33 Broomhill RoadFalkirkFK4 2AL01324 819800123457
Carriden Garage LimitedPlot 3, Block 1Bo'NessEH51 0QG01506 825371123457
Carronshore MOT CentreUnit 1, 114 North Main StreetFalkirkFK2 8HZ01324 555554123457
Central MOTSCentral GarageBanknockFK4 1UF01324 849500123457
D & D Bell LtdUnit 1 Croft EstateBonnybridgeFK4 1QP01324 841477123457
D and G Autocare LtdUnit 7FalkirkFK2 9EQ01324 227751123457
David Graham Vehicle Repairs Ltd64 Union RoadFalkirkFK1 4PF01324 621222123457
Dm CommercialsThe Scottish Board CentreGrangemouthFK3 8YE01324 473659123457
E Burgoyne and SonsHalls Of AirthFalkirkFK2 8PN01324 831408123457
Ewan Lawson Motors8 Central Park AvenueStirlingshireFK5 4RX01324 570400123457
Facts Garage Ltd18A Mary StreetFalkirkFK2 9PP01324 636704123457
Falkirk CouncilDalgrain Depot · council-runGrangemouthFK3 8EB01324 590400123457
Forth CarzUnit 1FalkirkFK2 7XJ01324 613007123457
Herbertshire GarageKirkslapFalkirkFK6 6EP01324 829126123457
J K Tyres & Autocentre Ltd87 Newhouse RoadGrangemouthFK3 8NJ01324 469999123457
Jim Allan Motorcycles Ltd208 Grahams RoadFalkirkFK2 7BX01324 620111123457
Jm Motor Engineers8 Castings CourtFalkirkFK2 9HQ01324 611492123457
Park's Ford StirlingRapid FitStirlingFK7 3RW01786 445445123457
PeoplesCallendar RoadFalkirkFK1 1SQ01324 621511123457
Pro Division Car Care Ltd140 Muirhall RoadFalkirkFK5 4RE01324 554790123457
Square Deal Motors Ltd4 Middlefield RoadFalkirkFK2 9ZD01324 616801123457
Stainless Creations LimitedUnit 18BFalkirkFK2 7PE01324 622832123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (40)

Stations in Falkirk 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Falkirk
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Abbotsinch Service CentreUnit 3GrangemouthFK3 9UN01324 472224123457
Alan Motors156 Main StreetFalkirkFK2 8HQ01324 554955123457
Arnold Clark117 To 125 Glasgow Road · Arnold ClarkStirlingFK7 0PG01786 811234123457
Arnold ClarkBeancross Road · Arnold ClarkGrangemouthFK3 8YL01324 495555123457
Arnold ClarkFalkirk Road · Arnold ClarkGrangemouthFK3 8XP01324 474766123457
Autotune12 Dundas StreetGrangemouthFK3 8BX01324 474470123457
Castlehill Filling Station LtdBank StreetSlamannanFK1 3EL01324 851536123457
David Morris Mechanical ServicesBonnymuir WorksBonnybridgeFK4 2AD01324 814646123457
Elite Recovery Falkirk LtdUnit 9FalkirkFK2 7PD01324 633366123457
Evans Halshaw Vauxhall FalkirkLaurieston Road · Evans HalshawGrangemouthFK3 8XX01324 673300123457
Falkirk MOT & Service CentreUnit 5FalkirkFK2 7PE01324 611130123457
Farmer Autocare Limited17 Main StreetFalkirkFK2 7PQ01324 621155123457
Fourways GarageMuirhousesBo'NessEH51 9SW01506 823607123457
George Thomson Car & CommercialsUnit 1FalkirkFK1 2BE01324 610337123457
Halfords AutocentreGrangemouth Road · Halfords AutocentreFalkirkFK2 9DD01324 621586123457
Ian Grieve ( Falkirk) Ltd95A Glasgow RoadFalkirkFK1 4JD01324 605100123457
J K Tyres & Autocentre Ltd42 Redding RoadFalkirkFK2 9XL01324 719819123457
J K Tyres and Autocentre Ltd130A To 132 King StreetFalkirkFK5 4HS01324 579200123457
James Kelly MOT Test Centre LtdUnit 1,THE RedhouseFalkirkFK2 0DT01324 714113123457
Kwik Fit100 Glasgow Road · Kwik FitFalkirkFK1 4HJ01324 635000123457
Kwik FitBo'Ness Road · Kwik FitGrangemouthFK3 9BJ01324 472420123457
Kwik FitCallander Road · Kwik FitFalkirkFK1 1XS01324 638488123457
Links Tyre Centre3-4 Links CourtWest LothianEH51 9UD01506 829089123457
Macfarlane MotorsWellstrand GarageDennyFK6 6JD01324 822292123457
Mercedes-Benz of GrangemouthBeancross RoadGrangemouthFK3 8YF01324 666100123457
Mobile Car Care42 Stirling StreetDennyFK6 6DJ01324 824550123457
Muirhall Motors13 Muirhall RoadLarbertFK5 4RF01324 552209123457
Murray Automotive LtdUnit 2AFalkirkFK1 2BE01324 622123123457
Omnius AutomotiveUnits 4 & 5BonnybridgeFK4 2BW01324 814202123457
Peter Vardy LimitedGlensburgh RoadFalkirkFK3 8XJ01324 464270123457
Powdrake Servicentre Ltd1 To 2 Powdrake RoadGrangemouthFK3 9UT01324 471230123457
Re Nu ITBog RoadFalkirkFK2 9PBnot listed123457
Riddells Garage Boness Ltd2 Dock StreetBonessEH51 9ALnot listed123457
Rosehall Service and RepairsMain StreetFalkirkFK2 0QP01324 712338123457
Ryan AutocareDuncarron EstateDennyFK6 6ED01324 825665123457
Sdm ToyotaLadysmillFalkirkFK2 9AU01324 635935123457
Viewforth Tecs LtdGrangemouth RoadBo'NessEH51 0PU01506 828499123457
West End GarageFalkirk RoadStirlingFK7 8JD01786 813476123457
Wilfs Ltd26 To 28 Oswald AvenueGrangemouthFK3 9AF01324 483999123457
Wilson MOT Test CentreUnit 3FalkirkFK1 2BE01324 633406123457

What an MOT costs in Falkirk

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

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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.

Nearby Districts

Clackmannanshireabout 8 miles between district centres13West Lothianabout 11 miles between district centres83Stirlingabout 12 miles between district centres40North Lanarkshireabout 14 miles between district centres101East Dunbartonshireabout 18 miles between district centres28South Lanarkshireabout 21 miles between district centres120

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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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Updated 2026-06-11