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MOT Test Centres in Tonbridge and Malling
55 MOT test stations in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (13%) test motorcycles, 18 (33%) test Class 7 vans and 33 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
55
#22 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
7
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
18
33% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
10 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Tonbridge and Malling Stations Can Test
Of the 55 listed stations, 53 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 Tonbridge and Malling. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 18; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Aylesford (13), Tonbridge (12), Maidstone (4), West Malling (4) and 16 other post towns. 4 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 7 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 13% | £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 | 53 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 10 | 18% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 18 | 33% | £58.60 |
Where the 55 Tonbridge and Malling stations are
Every listed station in Tonbridge and Malling 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.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (1)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (22)
Stations in Tonbridge and Malling 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 and J MotorcyclesUnit 9 Yew Tree Industrial Estate | Aylesford | ME20 7ET | 01622 206067 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster Limited (Aylesford)Forstal Road · ATS Euromaster | Aylesford | ME20 7SB | 01622 715737 | 123457 |
| AutokwikForstal Road | Maidstone | ME20 7AU | 01622 717778 | 123457 |
| Borough Green Garage LimitedUnit 1, Platt Industrial Estate | Kent | TN15 8JL | 01732 885268 | 123457 |
| Britannia MOT and Repair CentreUnit 1 Britannia Business Park | Aylesford | ME20 7NT | 01622 718888 | 123457 |
| East Peckham MOT Service and Tyre Centre LimitedFront Rhs, 104 Branbridges Road | Tonbridge | TN12 5HH | 01622 873279 | 123457 |
| Fastlane MotorcyclesUnit 17 | Tonbridge, Kent | TN9 1QF | 01732 363630 | 123457 |
| Hildenborough MOT Test Centre LimitedUnit 2 Brookside Business Units | Tonbridge, Kent | TN11 9ND | 01732 838004 | 123457 |
| Jr Vehicle ServicesUnit 13 Britannia Business Park | Aylesford | ME20 7NT | 01622 535625 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit76 Vale Road · Kwik Fit | Tonbridge | TN9 1SH | 01732 350955 | 123457 |
| Leybourne MOT CentreUnit 3 Mill Hall Business Estate | Aylesford | ME20 7JZ | 01622 718383 | 123457 |
| M C Truck and Bus LimitedBeddow Way | Aylesford | ME20 7BT | 01622 710811 | 123457 |
| MOT PlusNorth Farm Road | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3EA | 07956 149525 | 123457 |
| Motest Southern Limited38 Deacon Trading Estate | Tonbridge | TN9 1RA | 01732 773345 | 123457 |
| Motor Cycle JunctionUnit 1 | Aylesford Kent | ME20 7ET | 01622 829985 | 123457 |
| Northern CommercialsLondon Road | Hildenborough | TN11 8NN | 01732 833005 | 123457 |
| Southern Motor Group Tonbridge1 Morley Road | Tonbridge | TN9 1RD | 01732 778877 | 123457 |
| SytnerUnits 3 & 4 Euroway | Aylesford | ME20 7UB | 01622 295763 | 123457 |
| The Test Centre DeptfordUnit 14 Platts Industrial Estate | Borough Green, Kent | TN15 8JA | 0333 358 9777 | 123457 |
| Valley Autos LimitedTower Garage | Wrotham | TN15 7NS | 01732 822357 | 123457 |
| Vital Cars28 Morley Road | Tonbridge | TN9 1RA | 01732 355388 | 123457 |
| W P Commercials LimitedFre-Mel Farm | West Malling | ME19 5PP | 01732 840444 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (33)
Stations in Tonbridge and Malling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & T TyresUnit 6 Home Farm Estate | Aylesford | ME20 7QZ | 01622 791882 | 123457 |
| Ace M.O.T Centre736 London Road | Maidstone | ME20 6BG | 01732 870368 | 123457 |
| Apollo Autos (Snodland) Limited1 Rocfort Road | Snodland | ME6 5NQ | 01634 246246 | 123457 |
| Approved Cars49 Branbridges Road | East Peckham | TN12 5HD | 01622 871710 | 123457 |
| Autocraft778 London Road | Aylesford | ME20 6BE | 01732 840892 | 123457 |
| Aylesford MOT CentreUnit 2 Yew Tree Industrial Estate | Aylesford | ME20 7ET | 01622 882115 | 123457 |
| Aylesford Tyre & Auto CentreUnits E And F Cottage Industrial Estate | Aylesford | ME20 7AD | 01622 716976 | 123457 |
| Beadles Group LimitedWood Close | Aylesford | ME20 7TQ | 01622 797979 | 123457 |
| Beadles Group LimitedRetail Park | Maidstone | ME20 7UB | 01622 711234 | 123457 |
| Big Motoring World GroupVantage Point | Snodland | ME6 5SL | 01634 244211 | 123457 |
| Brands Hatch Morgan LimitedBorough Green Garage | Borough Green | TN15 8HA | 01732 882017 | 123457 |
| Foreman Bros LimitedWestern Road | Sevenoaks | TN15 8AG | 01732 882173 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 4 · Formula One Autocentres | Tonbridge, Kent | TN9 1GN | 01732 755344 | 123457 |
| Frost Service StationRochester Road | Rochester | ME1 3RL | 01634 861228 | 123457 |
| Hadlow Stair Garage130 Vale Road | Tonbridge,kent | TN9 1SP | 01732 352476 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 1 Riverdale Estate · Halfords Autocentre | Tonbridge | TN9 1SS | 01732 369401 | 123457 |
| HendyAvebury Avenue | Tonbridge | TN9 1TN | 01732 759931 | 123457 |
| Hildenborough VolvoVale Rise | Tonbridge Kent | TN9 1TB | 01732 832424 | 123457 |
| Horsepower Motor Centre LimitedSovereign Way | Tonbridge | TN9 1RS | 01732 357182 | 123457 |
| Humphries & Parks LimitedLondon Road | Kent | ME19 5AN | 01732 870711 | 123457 |
| Jardine Automotive LimitedUnits 8 And 9 Burnt Ash Road | Aylesford | ME20 7XB | 01622 295573 | 123457 |
| Jd Autos480 Maidstone Road | Chatham | ME5 9QL | 01634 686087 | 123457 |
| King Street Motor Services40 King Street | West Malling | ME19 6QT | 01732 843135 | 123457 |
| Kings Hill Garage LimitedNorth Lodge | West Malling | ME19 4PU | 01732 849322 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of TonbridgeMercedes Benz Of Tonbridge | Tonbridge | TN9 1TB | 01732 771761 | 123457 |
| Mill GarageWatts Cross | Hildenborough | TN11 9NB | 01732 833309 | 123457 |
| Nev'Ll Fix IT LimitedUnit 12A | Tonbridge | TN9 1RS | 01732 350500 | 123457 |
| P J Motors (Sevenoaks) LimitedP J Motors (Sevenoaks) Limited | Hildenborough Kent | TN11 9ND | 01732 838824 | 123457 |
| RcvWaterside Garage | Tonbridge | TN12 5HH | 01622 873000 | 123457 |
| Sovereign Motor EngineersUnit 3A | Tonbridge | TN9 1RS | 01732 351439 | 123457 |
| Stratstone Jaguar Tonbridge and Stratstone Land Rover TonbridgeUnit 1 Woodgate Way | Tonbridge Kent | TN11 0FU | 01732 376000 | 123457 |
| Wateringbury MOT and Service Centre115 Tonbridge Road | Maidstone | ME18 5NS | 01622 812536 | 123457 |
| West Malling Garage LimitedHigh Street | West Malling | ME19 6QN | 01732 874350 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Tonbridge and Malling
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.
- 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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