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MOT Test Centres in Folkestone and Hythe
39 MOT test stations in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (13%) test motorcycles, 8 (21%) test Class 7 vans and 27 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
39
#38 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
5
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
8
21% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Folkestone and Hythe Stations Can Test
Of the 39 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 Folkestone and Hythe. Motorcycle riders have 5 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 8; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Folkestone (23), Hythe (3), Kent (3), Lydd (2) and 6 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 | 5 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 37 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 10% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 8 | 21% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Folkestone and Hythe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Brothers Folkestone Ltd20 Cheriton Road | Folkestone | CT20 1BU | 01303 254057 | 123457 |
| Ansells Service Centre Limited61A High St | Lydd | TN29 9AW | 01797 329118 | 123457 |
| Cheriton Motor Cycles293 Cheriton Road | Folkestone | CT19 4AZ | 01303 278550 | 123457 |
| Cheriton Motor HouseCaesars Way | Folkestone | CT19 4AL | 01303 275795 | 123457 |
| Derek Linch (MOT & Service) LimitedSycamore Farm | Romney Marsh | TN29 9SY | 01797 364466 | 123457 |
| Gjb AutosUnit 13 | New Romney | TN28 8LJ | 01797 366887 | 123457 |
| J F MotorsUnit C1 | Lympne | CT21 4LR | 01303 265225 | 123457 |
| Kent Auto Panels LtdKent Auto Panels Ltd | Folkestone | CT20 3UJ | 01303 249656 | 123457 |
| Marsh Motor Mechanics LimitedUnit B | New Romney Kent | TN28 8LJ | 01797 364443 | 123457 |
| Pta (Garage Services (Folkestone)Tram Road Service Station | Folkestone | CT20 1TE | 01303 669600 | 123457 |
| Shorncliffe AutosUnits 8 & 9 North Close | Folkestone | CT20 3UH | 01303 259966 | 123457 |
| St Mary's Bay MOT and Service Centre33 Dymchurch Road | Kent | TN29 0HF | 01797 363212 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (27)
Stations in Folkestone and Hythe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Economy Centre LimitedOrchard Garage | Folkestone | CT18 8BS | 01303 863656 | 123457 |
| B and D Specialist Cars22 To 25 Range Road | Hythe | CT21 6HG | 01303 264700 | 123457 |
| Bodystyle Garage11 Canterbury Road | Folkestone | CT18 7BW | 01303 894004 | 123457 |
| Cheriton Motor CompanyVictoria Mews | Folkestone | CT20 2ST | 01303 249239 | 123457 |
| D P Vehicles LimitedThe Garage | Ashford | TN25 6AQ | 01303 814131 | 123457 |
| Discount Tyre CentreUnit 8/9 Mountfield Road Industrial Estate | Kent | TN28 8LH | 01797 363665 | 123457 |
| Drive Autocentre LimitedThe Broadview Centre | New Romney | TN28 8XU | 01797 331999 | 123457 |
| Fairways Garages Ltd76-78 High Street | Romney Marsh,kent | TN29 0NP | 01303 872121 | 123457 |
| Folkestone Motors325 Cheriton Road | Folkestone | CT19 4BQ | 01303 275196 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre25/35 Bouvie Road West · Halfords Autocentre | Folkestone | CT20 2SZ | 01303 248758 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres Limited8/10 Bouverie Road West · Halfords Autocentre | Folkestone | CT20 2SY | 01303 259305 | 123457 |
| Hawkinge MOT Centre102 104 Canterbury Road | Folkestone | CT18 7BN | 01303 892212 | 123457 |
| Hawkinge Vehicle ServicesUnit 9 | Folkestone | CT18 7AG | 01303 893546 | 123457 |
| Jp AutosUnit 4 | Folkestone | CT20 3UH | 07732 112510 | 123457 |
| Kent Auto Panels Ltd PeugeotShorncliffe Motor Park | Folkestone | CT20 3UJ | 01303 228200 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit299 Cheriton Road · Kwik Fit | Folkestone | CT19 4AZ | 01303 275906 | 123457 |
| Marchwoods (Motor Engineers) LimitedUnit 14, Highfield Industrial Estate | Folkestone | CT19 6DD | 01303 240591 | 123457 |
| Millfield GarageHarden Road | Lydd | TN29 9LX | 01797 321525 | 123457 |
| Mustang Motors3 Park Road | Kent | CT19 4DG | 01303 311628 | 123457 |
| R P Garage Services4 Penny Pot Industrial Estate | Hythe | CT21 6PE | 01303 266255 | 123457 |
| S & S Vehicles LimitedHillview Garage | Folkestone | CT19 4HJ | 01303 276722 | 123457 |
| Stade Street Garage Ltd7 Stade Street | Hythe | CT21 6BD | 01303 267726 | 123457 |
| Tyre Fix113-115 Cheriton High Street | Folkestone | CT19 4HQ | 01303 487179 | 123457 |
| Usher Motors Ltd1 Skinner Road | Romney Marsh | TN29 9DD | 01797 321900 | 123457 |
| Wills Garage Folkestone Limited2 Park Road | Folkestone | CT19 4DG | 01303 275165 | 123457 |
| WilmothsFoord Rd | Folkestone | CT19 5AE | 01303 245588 | 123457 |
| Zanchi Motors54 To 56 Dover Road | Folkestone | CT20 1LD | 01303 251627 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Folkestone and Hythe
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.
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