Pick your vehicle class to see the maximum MOT fee and work out when the next test is due.
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Choose the vehicle class and, optionally, the registration or last-MOT date.
Figures are the DVSA statutory maximum fees — garages may charge less, and there's no VAT. The due date is 3 years after registration, then yearly (or from your last MOT date).
Car (class 4): max £54.85Indicative figures. MOT fees are DVSA statutory maximums; the exact price depends on the garage. Verify at gov.uk. Instant, in your browser.
Last updated: 11 July 2026 Source: GOV.UK — MOT fees
The MOT fee is a DVSA statutory maximum per vehicle class — garages may charge less, and there's no VAT. Cars and motorcycles need their first MOT at 3 years old, then every year; larger passenger vehicles are annual from the start:
A car (class 4) has a maximum fee of £54.85. Registered on 1 Apr 2023, its first MOT is due 1 Apr 2026, then annually.
The DVSA maximum is £54.85 for a car (class 4) and £29.65 for a motorcycle. It's a cap — many garages charge less — and there's no VAT on the test fee.
Cars and motorcycles need their first MOT when they turn 3 years old (from the registration date), then once every year after that.
Yes. Driving without a valid MOT can mean a fine of up to £1,000 (up to £2,500 and 3 penalty points if the car has a dangerous defect). There's no grace period after it expires.
No — the figures are DVSA maximums. A garage can charge up to that amount but not more, and often discounts it.