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MOT Test Centres in Forest of Dean
41 MOT test stations in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire (South West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 11 (27%) test motorcycles, 16 (39%) test Class 7 vans and 20 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
41
#24 of 26 districts in South West
Test motorcycles
11
27% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
16
39% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
10 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Forest of Dean Stations Can Test
Of the 41 listed stations, 40 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 Forest of Dean. Motorcycle riders have 11 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 16; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Lydney (8), Cinderford (6), Coleford (6), Newent (4) and 10 other post towns.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 11 | 27% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 11 | 27% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 7% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 40 | 98% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 10 | 24% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 16 | 39% | £58.60 |
Where the 41 Forest of Dean stations are
Every listed station in Forest of Dean on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (21)
Stations in Forest of Dean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & S Auto Repairs LtdUnit 7 Pavilion Business Park | Cinderford | GL14 2YD | 01594 829551 | 123457 |
| A & S Holford Motor ServicesMitcheldean MOT Centre | Mitcheldean | GL17 0DS | 01594 542826 | 123457 |
| Auto CorrectUnit 4 Bromsberrow Heath Business Park | Ledbury | HR8 1PG | 01531 651811 | 123457 |
| Beale GarageBank Street | Coleford | GL16 8BA | 01594 832549 | 123457 |
| C A S AutosThe Yard | Newent | GL18 1LQ | 01531 822150 | 123457 |
| Cinderford MOT & Service Centre LtdSteam Mills Road | Cinderford | GL14 3HY | 01594 822983 | 123457 |
| D A ProutOld Forge Garage | Dymock | GL18 2AF | 01531 890417 | 123457 |
| Five Acres GarageFive Acres | Coleford | GL16 7QN | 01594 833517 | 123457 |
| Forest of Dean Tyres LtdNash Morgan Building | Lydney | GL15 4QF | 01594 564211 | 123457 |
| G P Fleet Compliance and Repair LtdUnits 1, 2 & 3B The Wilderness Quarry | Mitcheldean | GL17 0DS | 01594 372199 | 123457 |
| Haines & Co (Motorcycles) Limited125 High Street | Cinderford | GL14 2TB | 01594 822202 | 123457 |
| Longhope Motor ServicesUnit 1/2 Longhope Industrial Estate | Gloucestershire | GL17 0LB | 01452 830860 | 123457 |
| Lydbrook Valley GarageLydbrook | Lydbrook | GL17 9LG | 01594 862610 | 123457 |
| Lydney Tyre & Auto Services9 The Marina | Gloucester | GL15 5ET | 01594 841555 | 123457 |
| Motorhouse ColefordOld Station Way | Coleford | GL16 8RD | 01594 810756 | 123457 |
| Newent Auto CentreUnit 1 Town Farm | Newent | GL18 1HP | 01531 828001 | 123457 |
| R J Fowler Motor Services LtdUnit 9 | Coleford | GL16 8PJ | 01594 810078 | 123457 |
| Sjc Autos LimitedUnit 3 Farmers Stores | Lydney | GL15 5GE | 01594 719759 | 123457 |
| Valleyoaks GarageUnit 14 Hollywood Works | Gloucester | GL14 2PD | 01594 822558 | 123457 |
| Winner Garage LtdForest Vale Road | Cinderford | GL14 2PH | 01594 829800 | 123457 |
| Wyvern GarageWoolaston | Lydney | GL15 6PW | 01594 529298 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (20)
Stations in Forest of Dean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches GarageMile End | Coleford | GL16 7DA | 01594 836327 | 123457 |
| Cc's Woolaston Service Station LtdMain Road | Lydney | GL15 6PJ | 01594 528422 | 123457 |
| Central GarageNew Road | Lydney | GL15 4JA | 01594 562761 | 123457 |
| Corse GarageGloucester Road | Staunton | GL19 3RD | 01452 840233 | 123457 |
| Dbs CarsLower Lane | Glos | GL16 8QQ | 01594 835590 | 123457 |
| Direct Autos Servicing LtdThe Garage | Newent | GL18 1EA | 01531 820333 | 123457 |
| Drybrook Garage LtdDrybrook Road | Drybrook | GL17 9JA | 01594 542262 | 123457 |
| Elton MotorsUnit 10 Elton Farm Workshops | Gloucester | GL14 1JU | 01452 760330 | 123457 |
| Kilcot Garage LtdKilcot | Newent | GL18 1NN | 01989 720343 | 123457 |
| Loveridge's Garage Ltd157 High Street | Cinderford | GL14 2TF | 01594 824747 | 123457 |
| Mikes Auto Services12 High Street | Coleford | GL16 8HF | 01594 833489 | 123457 |
| Mills & WalkerSwan Road Garage | Lydney | GL15 5RX | 01594 368430 | 123457 |
| Mitcheldean Garage Services LimitedNew Road | Mitcheldean | GL17 0BX | 01594 542228 | 123457 |
| Motor Services of Chepstow LtdGloucester Road | Chepstow | NP16 7DB | 01291 620062 | 123457 |
| N/AForest Road | Lydney | GL15 5LD | 01594 842385 | 123457 |
| N/AUnit 6, Forest Vale Road | Cinderford | GL14 2PH | 01594 825539 | 123457 |
| R M A ServicesCross Hands Garage | Lydney | GL15 4BZ | 01594 843164 | 123457 |
| Ruardean Service Station LimitedRuardean Service Station | Gloucestershire | GL17 9US | 01594 542430 | 123457 |
| S B EnterprisesWellhouse Garage | Dymock | GL18 2AJ | 01531 890259 | 123457 |
| Staunton Cross Garage LtdMalvern Road | Staunton | GL19 3QA | 01452 840201 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Forest of Dean
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
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. 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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