MOT in London

The cost of an MOT in London can vary depending on your vehicle type and the garage you choose.

The government sets a maximum charge of £54.85 for cars with up to eight passenger seats, but many London garages charge less to stay competitive.

Across the capital, it’s common to find garages offering discounted MOTs when you book a service at the same time – including through our trusted partner, BookMyGarage.

In many parts of London, you could pay as little as £19^[2] for your MOT when it’s booked alongside a major service.

Between 16 January and 11 August 2025, 84% of London drivers who booked their MOT through us paid less than the government price cap of £54.85.

The government maintains a list of MOT test centres, which is updated every three months. This includes hundreds of garages in London.

If scrolling through a spreadsheet isn’t your thing, you can search online or use a map app and type ‘find MOT garages near me’ to see nearby options.

For an even simpler way, enter your London postcode into BookMyGarage. It will show you MOT centres nearby, along with available slots and prices.

You can compare MOT prices and availability across all parts of London – from busy central postcodes to quieter outer boroughs.

Whether you live north or south of the river, there are hundreds of test centres ready to book your MOT.

Areas covered by BookMyGarage include:

• North London – Barnet, Camden, Enfield and Haringey

• South London – Bromley, Croydon, Sutton and Wandsworth

• East London – Barking and Dagenham, Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets

• West London – Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow

• Central London – the City of London, Kensington and Chelsea, Islington and Westminster.

There are around 600 MOT garages across London, giving you plenty of choice when it comes to finding a convenient and affordable MOT.

You’ll find test centres in every part of the capital, from small independent garages to major national chains.

It’s worth booking your MOT slot well in advance rather than waiting until the last minute, as there can be backlogs.

The number of vehicles on the road in the capital continues to rise, but there aren’t enough authorised testing centres to keep up with demand – and ongoing delays in sourcing parts have added to the pressure.

In some parts of London, motorists are facing waiting times of several weeks – or even months – to secure an appointment.

You could potentially save on your MOT, service and repairs by comparing prices and garages. BookMyGarage makes this quick and easy. You can also add extras, such as a re-gas for your air conditioning or a winter health check on your car.