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MOT Test Centres in Vale of Glamorgan
38 MOT test stations in Vale of Glamorgan (Wales) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (13%) test motorcycles, 9 (24%) test Class 7 vans and 25 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
38
#19 of 22 districts in Wales
Test motorcycles
5
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
9
24% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Vale of Glamorgan Stations Can Test
Of the 38 listed stations, 36 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 Vale of Glamorgan. Motorcycle riders have 5 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 9; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Barry (18), Penarth (7), Cowbridge (5), Vale of Glamorgan (3) and 3 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 5 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 8% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 36 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 16% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 9 | 24% | £58.60 |
Where the 38 Vale of Glamorgan stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (13)
Stations in Vale of Glamorgan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C P Motor Services Ltd1-4 Heritage Park | Llantwit Major | CF61 1YU | 01446 796658 | 123457 |
| Cars on Gas Ross GarageUnit 4 | Barry | CF63 4JE | 01446 740959 | 123457 |
| Cj Contract Travel Services LimitedWimborne Road | Barry | CF63 3RA | 01446 722296 | 123457 |
| D G Weaver Motors LtdPenllyne Way | Cowbridge | CF71 7PF | 01446 776600 | 123457 |
| Drl Motorcycles17 Greenwood Street | Barry | CF63 4JJ | 07853 002507 | 123457 |
| G H Moreton LtdSully Moors Road | Vale of Glamorgan | CF64 5RP | 01446 740807 | 123457 |
| Pearsons GarageThe Garage | Penarth | CF64 1HF | 029 2070 9398 | 123457 |
| Rim MotorsUnits 13-14 | Barry | CF63 2PQ | 01446 733247 | 123457 |
| Tads Motor CompanyUnit 3A Verlon Close | Barry | CF63 2BE | 01446 736531 | 123457 |
| Tudor Garage Ystradowen LtdTudor Garage | Cowbridge | CF71 7SY | 01446 772422 | 123457 |
| Vale Motor CyclesUnit 7D | Cowbridge | CF71 7PF | 01446 775195 | 123457 |
| Vale of Glamorgan CouncilThe Alps Depot · council-run | Cardiff | CF5 6AA | 029 2067 3243 | 123457 |
| Warner's AutomotiveUnit 21E | Cowbridge | CF71 7PF | 01446 788666 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (25)
Stations in Vale of Glamorgan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A B Service CentreCardiff Road | Barry | CF63 2NN | 01446 735561 | 123457 |
| Allsta MotorsThe Garage | Barry | CF62 7AS | 01446 740358 | 123457 |
| Andrew Wilsons MotorsRadian Garage | Dinas Powis | CF64 4JS | 029 2051 3120 | 123457 |
| Bernard Cody Motor EngineersUnit C1 | Penarth | CF64 3EE | 029 2070 4293 | 123457 |
| Cross Street MotorsCross Street | Barry | CF63 4LU | 01446 747477 | 123457 |
| Express Car Care LimitedOld Cardiff Road | Barry | CF63 2PQ | 01446 737737 | 123457 |
| Gimber MotorsStation Approach | Penarth | CF64 3EE | 029 2070 1834 | 123457 |
| Glamorgan Motors LimitedLlandough Service Station | Penarth | CF64 2NG | 029 2070 8089 | 123457 |
| Griffs GarageBroad St | Barry | CF62 7AD | 01446 742752 | 123457 |
| Hinds Garage Ltd15 Dock View Road | Barry | CF63 4JP | 01446 732699 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitCourt Road · Kwik Fit | Barry | CF63 4EU | 01446 721222 | 123457 |
| Lavernock Service Station LtdLavernock Road | Penarth | CF64 5UP | 029 2070 1571 | 123457 |
| Mobile Services1 Arcot Lane North | Penarth | CF64 1HS | 029 2071 1208 | 123457 |
| MottownEast Street | Llantwit Major | CF61 1XY | 01446 790100 | 123457 |
| N/ACardiff Rd | Barry | CF63 2QW | 01446 733167 | 123457 |
| New Broad Street MotorsCardiff Road | Barry | CF63 2BE | 01446 720044 | 123457 |
| Owens Motor ServicesBuilding 18 | Cowbridge | CF71 7PF | 01446 774870 | 123457 |
| P W Millar Ltd148 Port Road East | Barry | CF62 9PZ | 01446 733218 | 123457 |
| Penarth Autocare LtdB1 West Point Industrial Estate | Cardiff | CF11 8JQ | 029 2070 9117 | 123457 |
| Sully Marine Centre Limited57 South Road | Vale of Glamorgan | CF64 5SL | 029 2053 0052 | 123457 |
| Vale Garage Services87 Fontygary Road | Vale of Glamorgan | CF62 3DT | 01446 710224 | 123457 |
| Victoria Garage1 Redlands Rd | Penarth | CF64 2WD | 029 2070 1025 | 123457 |
| W F Holmes & Sons LtdThe Garage | Barry | CF62 8DU | 01446 732604 | 123457 |
| Welsh Volkswagen SpecialistsSully Moors Rd | Barry | CF64 5RP | 01446 421954 | 123457 |
| Wheelie SmartUnit 4 | Barry | CF63 2QW | 01446 735134 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Vale of Glamorgan
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Wales typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Wales
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. Cardiff and Swansea are competitive; rural mid-Wales is more limited. 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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