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MOT Test Centres in Pendle
41 MOT test stations in Pendle, Lancashire (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (12%) test motorcycles, 12 (29%) test Class 7 vans and 26 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
41
#29 of 35 districts in North West
Test motorcycles
5
12% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
12
29% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Pendle Stations Can Test
Of the 41 listed stations, 39 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 Pendle. Motorcycle riders have 5 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 12; 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 Colne (16), Nelson (16), Barnoldswick (4), Lancashire (2) and 3 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 5 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 12% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 2% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 39 | 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 | 12 | 29% | £58.60 |
Where the 41 Pendle stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (15)
Stations in Pendle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley MOT CentreBradley Fold | Nelson | BB9 7QJ | 01282 605111 | 123457 |
| Brunswick Street MOT CentreUnit E | Nelson | BB9 0HZ | 07532 462391 | 123457 |
| C & S Coaches (Pendle) LtdUnit 17 | Colne | BB8 8DR | 01282 870333 | 123457 |
| County Automotive LimitedUnit 1 Spring Garden Mill Business Park | Colne | BB8 8FP | 01282 611011 | 123457 |
| Different Strokes BikesThe Workshop | Barnoldswick | BB18 6UF | 01282 841641 | 123457 |
| Kb Tyres and Exhausts LimitedRavenscroft Way | Colne | BB18 6JA | 01282 816608 | 123457 |
| Neil Creasey LimitedSkipton Road Garage | Colne | BB18 5EG | 01282 850500 | 123457 |
| Norfolk Street Garage52 Norfolk Street | Nelson | BB9 7FG | 01282 611790 | 123457 |
| Noyna Garage LtdWarehouse Lane | Colne | BB8 7PP | 01282 864111 | 123457 |
| P & M Motor EngineersP & M Motor Engineers | Nelson | BB9 7HL | 01282 695461 | 123457 |
| Pendle MOT Centre Limited140 Leeds Road | Lancashire | BB9 9XB | 01282 612625 | 123457 |
| Pendle Motorcycles254 Manchester Road | Nelson | BB9 7DE | 01282 695959 | 123457 |
| Reedley Service Station Limited25 Kenyon Road | Nelson | BB9 5SP | 01282 614198 | 123457 |
| Station GarageBack Of 86 Colne Road | Brierfield | BB9 5NN | 07511 492270 | 123457 |
| Vertu Land Rover NelsonLomeshaye Industrial Estate | Nelson | BB9 5SP | 01282 723723 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (26)
Stations in Pendle 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; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A to B Vehicles LtdUnit 1-2 Kelbrook Business Park | Lancashire | BB18 6SH | 01282 797555 | 123457 |
| Auto Care MOT Centre LimitedUnit 4 | Nelson | BB9 9DN | 01282 449959 | 123457 |
| Baileys GarageColne Road | Barnoldswick | BB18 6XB | 01282 843240 | 123457 |
| Barnoldswick MOT CentreUnit 3 Victory Business Park | Barnoldswick | BB18 5DH | 01282 853843 | 123457 |
| Barrowford MOT Test Centre LtdSandy Lane Garage | Nelson | BB9 8NY | 01282 696351 | 123457 |
| Brookside GarageBrookside Garage | Colne | BB8 8QU | 01282 864969 | 123457 |
| Central GarageThe Butts | Colne | BB18 5HP | 01282 812473 | 123457 |
| Colne MOT Centre LimitedBurnley Road | Colne | BB8 8DY | 01282 865222 | 123457 |
| Crown GarageBack Brown Street | Colne | BB8 9NE | 01282 867495 | 123457 |
| D S AutosUnit 3B | Colne | BB8 0TA | 01282 869690 | 123457 |
| Earby Autos LimitedLane Ends Garage | Earby | BB18 6PX | 01282 843986 | 123457 |
| Forshaws BMW & MiniUnit 5 | Nelson | BB9 8TU | 01282 692290 | 123457 |
| Friends Motors LtdUnit 3 | Nelson | BB9 7SY | 01282 698415 | 123457 |
| Glenway Systems Limited14 Glenway | Nelson | BB9 5NH | 01282 616804 | 123457 |
| Grahams of Colne LimitedStation Garage | Colne | BB8 0DR | 01282 862825 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreNorth Valley Business & Retail Park · Halfords Autocentre | Colne | BB8 9HH | 01282 860636 | 123457 |
| Lloyd Motors LtdCrown Way Colne | Colne | BB8 9NP | 01282 720720 | 123457 |
| Pendle View MOT Centre LtdUnit 2 | Nelson | BB9 9DN | 01282 611693 | 123457 |
| Perrys Motor Sales LtdChurchill Way | Nelson | BB9 6RT | 01282 606606 | 123457 |
| Popular Garage LimitedNora Street | Nelson | BB9 8NS | 01282 614759 | 123457 |
| Rigg Street Motors LLPBrook Street | Nelson | BB9 9PU | 01282 612379 | 123457 |
| Simpsons (Preston) LtdBoundary Garage | Colne | BB8 8LF | 01282 864266 | 123457 |
| Spring Mill GarageWheatley Lane Road | Burnley | BB12 9EE | 01282 696396 | 123457 |
| Vantage Toyota ColneNorth Valley Retail Park | Colne | BB8 9HH | 01282 857760 | 123457 |
| Vicarage Motor Company LtdSkipton Road | Barnoldswick | BB18 5EG | 01282 817700 | 123457 |
| West Riding HyundaiNorth Valley Road Garage | Colne | BB8 9LJ | 01282 863896 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Pendle
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. 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.
- 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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