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MOT Test Centres in Waltham Forest
38 MOT test stations in Waltham Forest (London) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (8%) test motorcycles, 6 (16%) test Class 7 vans and 30 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £40-55 is typical.
Stations listed
38
#19 of 33 districts in London
Test motorcycles
3
8% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
6
16% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
2 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Waltham Forest Stations Can Test
Of the 38 listed stations, 38 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 Waltham Forest. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 6; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 2; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. The stations are spread across London (28), Walthamstow (4), Chingford (3), Leyton (3). 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 | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 38 | 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 | 6 | 16% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (8)
Stations in Waltham Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Street Motors3 Shadbolt Avenue | Chingford | E4 8PZ | 020 8418 5000 | 123457 |
| Fairway Motors71-79 Chingford Mount Road | London | E4 8LU | 020 8531 8133 | 123457 |
| Ggm Autocentre Ltd92-96 Harrow Road | London | E11 3QE | 07932 229988 | 123457 |
| Gleam Service Centre Ltd9 Rigg Approach | London | E10 7QN | 020 8558 1914 | 123457 |
| Shiv MotorsUnit 10 Ravenswood Industrial Estate | London | E17 9HQ | 020 8521 0001 | 123457 |
| Stellantis &YOU Chingford455 Chingford Road | Walthamstow | E4 8SP | 020 3589 7777 | 123457 |
| Walthamstow Village Garage Ltd28 Ravenswood Road | London | E17 9LY | 020 3904 1281 | 123457 |
| Whipps Cross Garage (London) Ltd279 Wood Street | London | E17 3NR | 020 8521 5554 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (30)
Stations in Waltham Forest 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; £40-55 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbas Autos4 The Sidings | London | E11 1HD | 020 8556 8274 | 123457 |
| Auto Car Care Ltd75-78 Rosebank Road | London | E17 8NH | 07931 999300 | 123457 |
| B J S MOT and Service CentreUnit 36 | Leyton | E10 7QZ | 020 8539 6119 | 123457 |
| Bansal Garage2A Millais Road | London | E11 4HD | 020 8556 7064 | 123457 |
| Blackhorse Vehicle Maintenance101 Blackhorse Lane | Walthamstow | E17 6DJ | 020 8925 1450 | 123457 |
| Buzby's Garage43 Salisbury Road | London | E4 6TA | 020 8524 1700 | 123457 |
| Cain Motors290-292 Sansom Road | London | E11 3HD | 020 8539 5026 | 123457 |
| Chingford AudiCork Tree Way | London | E4 8JA | 020 8529 7077 | 123457 |
| Dave NewmanUnit 13 | London | E4 8DJ | 020 8523 8045 | 123457 |
| Dennis Golding Motor Engineers Ltd3-5 Garfield Road | London | E4 7DG | 020 8529 7979 | 123457 |
| Driving Force817-823 Lea Bridge Road | Walthamstow | E17 9DS | 020 8521 1882 | 123457 |
| Garage Services 4 U169 Midland Road | Leyton | E10 6JT | 020 8556 4822 | 123457 |
| Grove Motors56-60 Grove Road | London | E17 9BN | 020 8520 0699 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 5, Deacon Trading Estate · Halfords Autocentre | Chingford | E4 8QF | 020 8527 3739 | 123457 |
| High Performance MOT40 Morris Road | London | E15 2BQ | 020 3602 6188 | 123457 |
| I & R Motors1A Mount Pleasant Road | London | E17 5RS | 020 8527 9898 | 123457 |
| Keith Turner Motors Ltd224 Billet Road | London | E17 5DY | 020 8531 9772 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit225-227 Lea Bridge Road · Kwik Fit | London | E10 7NA | 020 8539 1137 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit2-10 Billet Roundabout · Kwik Fit | Walthamstow | E17 5DN | 020 8527 2181 | 123457 |
| Mk Autos and Repairs Ltd250 Joseph Ray Road | London | E11 4RA | 020 8556 599 | 123457 |
| Mr Clutch Autocentres Limited445-451 High Road | Leyton | E10 5EL | 020 8556 8369 | 123457 |
| Mr Clutch Autocentres LtdUnit 3 | Chingford | E4 8QF | 020 8523 4713 | 123457 |
| North City Autos Chingford Ltd174-180 Station Road | London | E4 6AN | 020 8524 8855 | 123457 |
| Onur Prestige MotorsUnit 3 | London | E10 7QT | 020 8556 5075 | 123457 |
| Penn Brothers MOT and Car Repairs Limited547A Lea Bridge Road | London | E10 7EB | 020 8558 7644 | 123457 |
| S1D Autos LimitedUnit 1 | London | E17 5DY | 020 8004 9001 | 123457 |
| Scarborough Garage2A Scarborough Road | London | E11 4AL | 020 8539 2662 | 123457 |
| South East Corvette Centre190 Larkshall Road | London | E4 6NP | 020 8529 4477 | 123457 |
| Walthamstow Central GarageStation Approach | London | E17 9QF | 020 3903 9846 | 123457 |
| Woodhouse MOT Centre96A Woodhouse Road | London | E11 3NA | 020 8519 3444 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Waltham Forest
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
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. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. 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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