York's historic streets and thriving modern suburbs are served by MOT centres that blend traditional values with contemporary expertise. From the city walls and Minster to Acomb, Clifton, and Fulford, YO postcode areas offer excellent access to DVSA-approved testing facilities. York's narrow medieval streets mean garages understand the unique challenges faced by city-centre drivers, while also catering to commuters and rural residents. Many centres near the railway station and park-and-ride sites offer convenient drop-off services. With York's strong tourism sector and resident population, booking online helps secure your preferred appointment time, especially during peak visitor seasons.
Vehicle classes tested in York
Autosafe Clifton
Beadle Motor Services Limited
Birch Park Vehicle Test Centre
Blenk Engineering Limited
Boroughbridge Auto Services Limited
C And M Autoservices Limited
City Of York Council
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Vehicle classes
Which MOT do you need in York?
Not all centres test every vehicle type. Use the filter above to show only centres approved for yours.
Motorcycle MOT
Less than half the car fee
All motorcycles, mopeds & scooters. Class 1 ≤200cc, Class 2 >200cc. Not all York garages hold this approval.
Car & Taxi MOT
Most widely available
Private cars, taxis & vehicles up to 8 passenger seats. The majority of York centres hold Class 4 approval.
Minibus MOT
Check approval before booking
Minibuses, ambulances & vehicles with more than 8 seats. Only a subset of York centres are DVSA-approved for Class 5.
Van & LGV MOT
3,000–3,500 kg vehicles
Transit-size vans & light goods vehicles needing larger ramps. Use the Class 7 filter to find approved York centres.
Government-set maximum fees. Many garages charge less.
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