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MOT Test Centres in Renfrewshire

69 MOT test stations in Renfrewshire (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (13%) test motorcycles, 26 (38%) test Class 7 vans and 38 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

69

#13 of 32 districts in Scotland

Test motorcycles

9

13% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

26

38% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

10 / 0

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Renfrewshire Stations Can Test

Of the 69 listed stations, 65 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 Renfrewshire. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 26; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 4 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Paisley (37), Glasgow (12), Renfrew (8), Johnstone (5) and 5 other post towns. 11 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc913%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc913%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg00%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats6594%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1014%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg2638%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (31)

Stations in Renfrewshire 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in Renfrewshire
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Amr Motorcycles LtdUnit 1, 2 & 3GlasgowG52 4BW0141 886 5957123457
Arnold ClarkPheonix Retail Park · Arnold ClarkPaisleyPA1 2BH0141 849 5100123457
Arnold Clark8 Saturn Avenue · Arnold ClarkPaisleyPA1 2AB0141 842 8585123457
Autofix Garage Services Ltd27 McGown StreetPaisleyPA3 1QL0141 812 7788123457
C&D Grant Motor EngineersUnit 1CPaisleyPA3 4HP0141 887 7070123457
Cb Motor EngineersUnit 11 Craig's Business CentrePaisleyPA3 2NB0141 237 4660123457
Darnley Garage Services Ltd53 Scotts RoadPaisleyPA2 7AN0141 876 1871123457
Ddunne & Sons Motor Engineers LtdUnit 16, Erskine SquareGlasgowG52 4BJ07748 384729123457
Dg Auto Repairs Limited61 Murray StreetPaisleyPA3 1QW0141 237 7590123457
Farmer Autocare LimitedUnit 1 & 2, Kelvin ParkGlasgowG52 4GA0141 883 7788123457
Gmc Car & Commercial Repairs LtdUnit 1 99 Greenhill RoadPaisleyPA3 1RD0141 889 0173123457
Greenlaw Garage Ltd36 Back Sneddon StreetPaisleyPA3 2DD0141 887 9020123457
Halfords Autocentre10 Incle Street · Halfords AutocentrePaisleyPA1 1HR0141 887 2131123457
Halfords AutocentreHamilton Street · Halfords AutocentrePaisleyPA3 4BA0141 847 1769123457
Hendrie Graham Motor Engineers Ltd49/51 Canal StreetPaisleyPA1 2HQ0141 848 6909123457
Hillington MOT Centre5 Queensberry AvenueGlasgowG52 4NL0141 891 8870123457
Ian Walker CommercialsUnit 6RenfrewPA4 8HW0141 886 1001123457
L.S.C. Fleet Maintenance Ltd51-53 Johnstone RoadRenfrewshirePA11 3RB07900 423952123457
McKinnon & Forbes Ltd48 Clark StreetPaisleyPA3 1RB0141 887 2411123457
Paisley Autocare Ltd92 Glasgow RoadPaisleyPA1 3NU0141 848 7553123457
Reids Garage Limited8 Underwood RoadPaisleyPA3 1TD0141 887 5775123457
Reids van Centre Ltd8A Underwood RoadPaisleyPA3 1TD0141 889 1263123457
Ride 'N' Fit Ltd96C Murray Street Business ParkRenfrewshirePA3 1QT0141 887 3140123457
Roadside Vehicle Services Ltd46 Underwood RoadPaisleyPA3 1TL0141 842 1440123457
Sabco VehiclesUnit 3BishoptonPA7 5AN01505 863300123457
The Ferry MOT Centre1 London StreetRenfrewPA4 8SE0141 886 1300123457
Vehicle Assistance Network Ltd26 LonendPaisleyPA1 1SU0141 889 6747123457
W G CommercialsLyon RoadPaisleyPA3 3BQ01505 337333123457
W H Malcolm LtdWhmPaisleyPA3 3BU01505 333301123457
West Coast Harley-Davidson8 Mossland DriveGlasgowG52 4FA0141 883 1450123457
West Coast Harley-Davidson434 Hillington RoadGlasgowG52 4BL0141 248 9171123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (38)

Stations in Renfrewshire 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Renfrewshire
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Allan Orr (Garages)18 Brown StreetRenfrewPA4 8HL0141 886 7403123457
Arnold ClarkRenfrew Road · Arnold ClarkPaisleyPA3 4AR0141 887 0555123457
Arnold ClarkMossland Drive · Arnold ClarkHillingtonG52 4FA0141 648 7753123457
Arnold Clark3 Pegasus Avenue · Arnold ClarkPaisleyPA1 2FE0141 849 5050123457
Benston Motor Engineers13 Laighcartside StreetJohnstonePA5 8BY01505 328344123457
Bishopton Hiring & Garage CoGreenock RoadBishoptonPA7 5LA01505 862441123457
Bremner Auto Repairs1 Bridge StreetPaisleyPA3 3HN01505 328150123457
Canal GarageCanal RoadJohnstonePA5 8LA01505 324444123457
Central Garage30 Church StreetJohnstonePA5 8DU01505 320492123457
Clyde Motor EngineersBlock 53GlasgowG52 4DZ0141 880 2826123457
Douglas Park Ltd420 Hillington RoadGlasgowG52 4BL0141 891 5900123457
Farmer Autocare LimitedNethercommon Industrial EstatePaisleyPA3 2RD0141 889 6767123457
Farmer Autocare Limited139 Neilston RoadPaisleyPA2 6QL0141 884 1010123457
Glasgow AudiHillington RoadGlasgowG52 4UB0141 565 6300123457
Glenbar Electrical Services2/4 Northcroft StreetPaisleyPA3 4AD0141 887 4040123457
Glencart Vehicle Services LtdUnit BPaisleyPA3 1TE0141 887 8766123457
Glentyan Motor EngineersUnit 32PaisleyPA3 3AJ01505 331313123457
Gryffe Garage LtdMain StreetBridge of WeirPA11 3PA01505 690100123457
Halfords Autocentre6 Rankine Street · Halfords AutocentreJohnstonePA5 8BA01505 324891123457
Halfords Autocentre39 Well Street · Halfords AutocentrePaisleyPA1 2PB0141 889 8881123457
Ian Brown Motors70 High StreetLochwinnochPA12 4AA01505 842343123457
J R Volkswagen Centre5 Fulbar RoadPaisleyPA2 9AW0141 887 4006123457
Jss Autos Limited38 Walkinshaw StreetJohnstonePA5 8BH01505 322998123457
Kwik Fit9 Incle Street · Kwik FitPaisleyPA1 1HR0141 889 9756123457
Kwik Fit22 Bridge Street · Kwik FitPaisleyPA1 1XN0141 889 9049123457
Lookers Volvo Glasgow4 Mossland DriveGlasgowG52 4FA0141 896 1214123457
Macklin MotorsSaturn AvenuePaisleyPA1 2BH0141 842 8800123457
Nel's Garage (Hillington)Block 57 Unit 16GlasgowG52 4NN0141 882 6777123457
Paisley MOT Centre17 East Buchanan StreetPaisleyPA1 1HS07400 166747123457
Paisley VW Centre Limited1 McKean StreetPaisleyPA3 1QP0141 887 1387123457
Parks Hillington JLR2 Mossland DriveGlasgowG52 4FA0141 332 7777123457
Peacock Motor Engineers LtdUnit 2RenfrewPA4 8HJ0141 561 4340123457
Porsche Centre9 Rocep WayRenfrewPA4 8XT0141 413 9784123457
Reillys Auto Centre38 Blythswood DrivePaisleyPA3 2ES0141 889 5452123457
Renfrew Motor EngineersUnit 2RenfrewPA4 8HW0141 886 6667123457
Seedhill Service Station Limited71 Seedhill RoadPaisleyPA1 1QS0141 887 2338123457
Singh's Garage5 Wilson StreetRenfrewPA4 8NP0141 885 1500123457
The Mechanics (Glasgow) LtdUnit H, Meadowside StreetRenfrewPA4 8SR07412 482647123457

What an MOT costs in Renfrewshire

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

Scotland typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

From this site's regional guide for Scotland

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

East Renfrewshireabout 5 miles between district centres26West Dunbartonshireabout 6 miles between district centres31Glasgow Cityabout 7 miles between district centres173East Dunbartonshireabout 10 miles between district centres28Inverclydeabout 14 miles between district centres29South Lanarkshireabout 16 miles between district centres120

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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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Updated 2026-06-11