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MOT Test Centres in Newark and Sherwood
44 MOT test stations in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 11 (25%) test motorcycles, 20 (45%) 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
44
#19 of 35 districts in East Midlands
Test motorcycles
11
25% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
20
45% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 4
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Newark and Sherwood Stations Can Test
Of the 44 listed stations, 44 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 Newark and Sherwood. Motorcycle riders have 11 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 20; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 4. The stations are spread across Newark (36), Mansfield (4), Nottingham (2), Southwell (2). 3 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 | 11 | 25% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 11 | 25% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 4 | 9% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 44 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 16% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 20 | 45% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (26)
Stations in Newark and Sherwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Christie Motor RepairsUnits 3A-3C Brunel Drive | Newark | NG24 2DE | 01636 640302 | 123457 |
| Auto and Part Worn Tyres LimitedUnit 2 Farrar Close | Newark | NG24 2EQ | 07762 139383 | 123457 |
| Brookside GarageMickledale Lane | Newark | NG22 8RD | 01623 870252 | 123457 |
| Chapples Autos112-114 Northgate | Newark | NG24 1HJ | 01636 704645 | 123457 |
| Farnsfield Autocentre LimitedSouthwell Road | Newark | NG22 8EB | 01623 882250 | 123457 |
| Hadley Engineering43 Great North Road | Newark | NG23 6PL | 01636 821118 | 123457 |
| J L PollardBungalow Garage | Newark | NG23 6DA | 01636 918450 | 123457 |
| Jasons Motor Repairs39 Main Street | Newark | NG24 3LN | 01636 686868 | 123457 |
| Jenkins MotorsUnit 5 Boundry Court | Mansfield | NG21 0RX | 01623 796111 | 123457 |
| Lawsons Test CentreBuilding 3 | Newark | NG24 4EQ | 01636 671234 | 123457 |
| M J C Motors (Southwell) LimitedUnit 2, The Council Depot | Southwell | NG25 0TX | 01636 816588 | 123457 |
| Merlin Testing Centre Limited194A Boughton Industrial Estate | Newark | NG22 9LD | 01623 836663 | 123457 |
| MOT ManBeacon Court | Newark | NG22 9QL | 01623 861667 | 123457 |
| Newark and Sherwood District CouncilBrunel Drive · council-run | Newark | NG24 2EG | 01636 655566 | 123457 |
| Newark MOT CentreNorthern Road | Newark | NG24 2EU | 01636 701701 | 123457 |
| Nice Motors LimitedUnit 1 Willow Farm | Newark | NG24 3RR | 01636 361906 | 123457 |
| Norwell MotorsOld Forge Garage | Newark | NG23 6JE | 01636 821509 | 123457 |
| Pratt and Gelsthorpe Limited14-18 Balderton Gate | Newark | NG24 1UF | 01636 673888 | 123457 |
| S I Mechanical LtdUnit 172 | Newark | NG22 9LD | 01623 861880 | 123457 |
| Southwell Autocentre LimitedCrew Lane Industrial Estate | Southwell | NG25 0TX | 01636 812175 | 123457 |
| Tanvic Tyre and Service Centre96 Appleton Gate | Newark | NG24 1LS | 01636 675222 | 123457 |
| Trent P and P Autocare CentreUnits 1 & 2 | Newark | NG24 2EG | 01636 700400 | 123457 |
| Via East Midlands LimitedBilsthorpe Depot | Newark | NG22 8ST | 0115 804 2121 | 123457 |
| Vince Dodd Motor RepairsGreat North Road | Newark | NG23 6PL | 01636 821200 | 123457 |
| Weonlymot.co.ukReliance House | Newark | NG22 9YU | 01623 836222 | 123457 |
| Weonlymot.co.ukUnits 2A & 3 Mayden Park | Newark | NG24 2EU | 01636 612200 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (18)
Stations in Newark and Sherwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| And Motor Care LimitedUnit 13A-13B | Newark | NG22 8TX | 01623 871520 | 123457 |
| B Fearn Ollerton LimitedTuxford Road | Newark | NG22 9HT | 01623 860375 | 123457 |
| Carlos' Car Care LimitedGressy Holme Farm Unit C12 | Newark | NG24 3LZ | 07727 677921 | 123457 |
| Central Garage Edwinstowe LimitedHigh Street | Mansfield | NG21 9QR | 01623 822661 | 123457 |
| Eden Tyre Sales Ltd116 Farndon Road | Newark | NG24 4SW | 01636 700360 | 123457 |
| Epperstone by Pass Garage LimitedEpperstone By Pass Garage | Nottingham | NG14 7BZ | 0115 966 3235 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 1 Grosvenor Court · Formula One Autocentres | Newark | NG24 2EA | 01636 707222 | 123457 |
| Grove Garage190 London Road | Newark | NG24 3BN | 01636 704937 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LimitedUnit 2 · Halfords Autocentre | Newark | NG24 2ET | 01636 708571 | 123457 |
| In 'N' Out Centres LimitedUnit 5 Beacon Hill Trade Estate | Newark | NG24 1NU | 01636 611645 | 123457 |
| J B MotorsBeacon Hill Road | Newark | NG24 1NT | 01636 611909 | 123457 |
| John Harrison Lowdham LimitedSouthwell Road | Nottingham | NG14 7DS | 0115 966 4112 | 123457 |
| Just Mot's2 Dale Lane | Mansfield | NG21 0PU | 01623 792244 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitSleaford Road · Kwik Fit | Newark | NG24 1NN | 01636 708585 | 123457 |
| Lawsons Motor Centre Limited10A Mansfield Road | Mansfield | NG21 0PN | 01623 796910 | 123457 |
| M Peet LtdQueens Road | Newark | NG24 1HB | 01636 704055 | 123457 |
| Selecta Tyre Newark96 Northgate | Newark | NG24 1HF | 01636 613938 | 123457 |
| Smiths Walesby GarageRetford Road | Newark | NG22 9PE | 01623 860215 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Newark and Sherwood
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for East Midlands
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. 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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