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MOT Test Centres in Gosport
24 MOT test stations in Gosport, Hampshire (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (17%) test motorcycles, 5 (21%) test Class 7 vans and 16 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
24
#62 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
4
17% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
5
21% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Gosport Stations Can Test
Of the 24 listed stations, 23 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 Gosport. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 5; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Gosport (22), Lee on Solent (2). 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 4 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 23 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 17% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 5 | 21% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (8)
Stations in Gosport 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 Motors LtdPrivett Road | Gosport | PO12 3SY | 023 9252 8080 | 123457 |
| A to B Autos LtdUnit 7B | Gosport | PO12 4DU | 023 9252 3591 | 123457 |
| Dimons of Gosport150 Forton Road | Gosport | PO12 3HJ | 023 9258 3494 | 123457 |
| Gosport Tyre & ExhaustUnit 8 | Gosport | PO12 1AJ | 023 9250 4555 | 123457 |
| Hiq Tyres & Autocare Gosport104 Fareham Road | Gosport | PO13 0BB | 023 9400 2475 | 123457 |
| Quay MotorsUnits 1 & 2 | Gosport | PO12 4LJ | 023 9251 3700 | 123457 |
| Rcj LtdUnit 8C | Gosport | PO12 4DU | 023 9300 2508 | 123457 |
| Swallows Volvo Specialist LtdUnit 8A | Gosport | PO12 4DU | 023 9252 4444 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (16)
Stations in Gosport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG the Garage LtdUnit 2 Wingate Road | Gosport | PO12 4DP | 023 9252 3448 | 123457 |
| Car Clinic (South) LimitedMoreland Road | Gosport | PO12 4UU | 023 9251 1055 | 123457 |
| Dave Coles Garage Gosport LtdUnit 6 | Gosport | PO12 1UA | 023 9258 9000 | 123457 |
| Elite Garages LtdThornbrake Road | Gosport | PO12 1RH | 023 9252 0000 | 123457 |
| Fareham Tyres Ltd160 Fareham Road | Gosport | PO13 0FN | 01329 233723 | 123457 |
| Fine Cars Lee on Solent Ltd178 Portsmouth Road | Lee on Solent | PO13 9AB | 023 9255 2941 | 123457 |
| Gosport MOT Centre Limited3 Rowner Road | Gosport | PO13 9UD | 023 9258 0811 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 11 · Halfords Autocentre | Gosport | PO12 1AJ | 023 9260 1481 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit152 Forton Road · Kwik Fit | Gosport | PO12 4TD | 023 9250 1880 | 123457 |
| Moreland Motor Services Ltd1-5 Park Street | Gosport | PO12 1PN | 023 9279 0198 | 123457 |
| Rcj AutomotiveUnit 5 Wingate Workspace | Gosport | PO12 4HE | 07824 985955 | 123457 |
| Sheehans Garage Services Limited3-7 Cambridge Road | Gosport | PO12 3ED | 023 9258 3154 | 123457 |
| Solent Airport MOTSUnits IL1 & IL2 Illustrious Building | Lee on Solent | PO13 9FX | 01329 661800 | 123457 |
| Tickover MOT Centre Limited14 Dock Road | Gosport | PO12 1SJ | 023 9250 1997 | 123457 |
| Tyre Stocks Ltd115 Whitworth Road | Gosport | PO12 3NL | 023 9252 2344 | 123457 |
| Woodwards MOT LtdUnit 15 | Gosport | PO12 4DP | 023 9258 3906 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Gosport
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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