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MOT Test Centres in Tunbridge Wells
39 MOT test stations in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (8%) test motorcycles, 4 (10%) 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
39
#40 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
3
8% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
4
10% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
2 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Tunbridge Wells Stations Can Test
Of the 39 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 Tunbridge Wells. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 4; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 2; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. The stations are spread across Tunbridge Wells (21), Tonbridge (4), Cranbrook (3), Kent (2) and 8 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 3 | 8% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 8% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 39 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 2 | 5% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 4 | 10% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (6)
Stations in Tunbridge Wells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway Automotive LimitedUnit 10 Chapman Way | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3EF | 01892 616106 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LimitedUnit 12 Spa Industrial Estate · Halfords Autocentre | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3EY | 01892 521137 | 123457 |
| Hendy Group TonbridgeBrook Farm | Kent | TN11 0QN | 07790 802709 | 123457 |
| Hendy Group Tunbridge WellsUnit 8 | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3UP | 07790 802709 | 123457 |
| Jardine Automotive LimitedLongfield Road | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3UE | 01892 548877 | 123457 |
| Tunbridge Wells MOT LimitedNorth Farm Road | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3DP | 01892 677747 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (33)
Stations in Tunbridge Wells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwal MOT CentreWilsley Pound | Cranbrook | TN17 2HR | 01580 712700 | 123457 |
| Caffyns PLCLamberts Road | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3EL | 01892 515700 | 123457 |
| Cartech Kent LimitedUnit 7 Little Weavers | Benenden | TN17 4HH | 01580 240448 | 123457 |
| Cheesemans GarageMounts Hill | Cranbrook | TN17 4ET | 01580 240583 | 123457 |
| Cranbrook CarsMaidstone Road | Cranbrook | TN17 2AF | 01580 715007 | 123457 |
| Five Oak Green Test Centre LimitedThe Annex | Tonbridge | TN12 6RE | 01892 833305 | 123457 |
| Formula One Auto Centres Limited5 Lamberts Road · Formula One Autocentres | Kent | TN2 3EH | 01892 726484 | 123457 |
| Freeway Exhaust & Tyre Centre Limited85-87 Saint Johns Road | Tunbridge Wells | TN4 9QQ | 01892 520022 | 123457 |
| H Engineering LimitedLittle Cacketts Farm | Tonbridge | TN12 8BX | 01892 549042 | 123457 |
| HendyLangton Road | Tunbridge Wells | TN4 8XH | 01892 731551 | 123457 |
| Hi Q Tunbridge WellsUnit 6 | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3BQ | 01892 523120 | 123457 |
| Invicta MotorsDowding Way | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3DS | 01892 337355 | 123457 |
| JCB Medway LimitedUnit 11 Tunbridge Wells Business Park | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3UY | 01892 621911 | 123457 |
| Kemp and Partners LimitedCentral Garage | Sandhurst | TN18 5JW | 01580 850405 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitStag Park · Kwik Fit | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3BF | 01892 536739 | 123457 |
| Marshall Motor Group LimitedDowding Way | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3UY | 01892 500700 | 123457 |
| Matfield MOT CentreTop Barn | Matfield | TN12 7EA | 01892 723123 | 123457 |
| Miles Garage Limited65 To 69 Mount Sion | Tunbridge Wells | TN1 1TN | 01892 525331 | 123457 |
| Motorline3 Dowding Way | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3UY | 01892 703000 | 123457 |
| Old Station Garage LimitedGoudhurst Road | Tonbridge | TN12 8AD | 01892 722697 | 123457 |
| Paddock Wood Auto Repairs Limited62 Maidstone Road | Tonbridge | TN12 6AF | 01892 835434 | 123457 |
| Paddock Wood MOT and ServicesUnit 8 | Paddock Wood | TN12 6BE | 01892 838330 | 123457 |
| Pembury Auto CentreWoodsgate Corner | Pembury | TN2 4NG | 01892 824646 | 123457 |
| Porsche Centre TonbridgheBrook Farm | Tonbride Kent | TN11 0QN | 01732 361222 | 123457 |
| SetyresLongield Road | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3EY | 01892 540760 | 123457 |
| Southborough MOT Centre LimitedPowdermill Lane | Tunbridge Wells | TN4 9EB | 01892 678616 | 123457 |
| Station GarageHop Pocket Lane | Paddock Wood | TN12 6DQ | 01892 837296 | 123457 |
| Thames Motor Group Tunbridge Wells LimitedLongfield Road | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3EY | 01892 549766 | 123457 |
| The Choice Garage LimitedUnit 12.2 | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3UP | 01892 457878 | 123457 |
| Tunbridge Wells HyundaiUnit 2 Dowding Way | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3UY | 01892 520026 | 123457 |
| VariousDowding Way | Tunbridge Wells | TN2 3UY | 01892 571216 | 123457 |
| Weald Service Station LtdCranbrook Road | Goudhurst | TN17 1DP | 01580 211282 | 123457 |
| Wjj Autos LimitedUnits 15/17 Chapman Way | Tunbridge Wells Kent | TN2 3EF | 01892 529000 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Tunbridge Wells
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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