Compare South West MOT Centres & Book an Appointment At the Best One Before Your Expiry Date to Ensure Your Vehicle is Road Legal

If your car is due an MOT test, you must book an appointment before the expiry date to continue driving on the roads around the South West. The test checks whether your car meets road safety and environmental standards, and you will be prosecuted if caught driving without a valid MOT certificate.

The only exception to this rule is if you are driving it to a garage for repairs after a failed test or to a pre-booked MOT.

Book your MOT well in advance to avoid the risk of missing your test date. You can book up to 12 months in advance through our online comparison site and save up to 70% on an MOT near you in the process by comparing deals.

Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices and book an MOT near you in 3 steps today.

When Is My MOT Due?

If you’re not sure when your MOT is due, enter your reg and postcode into our FREE MOT Checker & find out in a matter of seconds. We pull your vehicle’s information directly from the DVSA database to tell you exactly when your MOT is due. 

You can then book an MOT in 3 simple steps if your expiry date is approaching.

In terms of weather, the region is greatly affected by the Atlantic and its climatic events. The South West peninsula is prone to rare but very heavy rainfall events lasting between 5 and 15 hours, and some areas such as the Somerset Levels are regularly affected by flooding. As the mildest region of the UK, lying snow is not a frequent problem, but the region has on occasion experienced some of the most severe blizzards to affect the country.

The South West overall scores well for road safety, with the highest risk road currently the A4151 between Nailford and the A48. The South West has the lowest population density of all the British regions; little surprise then that its motorway network is limited to the M4, which connects the major hub of Bristol to London and Wales, and the M5 which carries traffic as far southwest as Exeter. The A303 is a major artery linking Hampshire and Devon, which can come under strain during peak times for motorists heading down to the Devon and Cornwall peninsula.

As a popular holiday destination the South West often has to deal with congestion on key access routes during the school holidays. Urban blackspots include Bristol city centre, which has long had a bad reputation for congestion. This has been improving in recent years, though Newfoundland Way, Perry Road, Bridge Valley Road and Clarence Road in Bristol remain traffic hotspots.

Why Use BookMyGarage For Your PRODUCT in the South West?

We have helped over 6 million drivers compare and save on their MOT, servicing and repair costs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages in the South West through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

As the UK’s leading MOT and service comparison site, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of booking your MOT in the South West:

Honest Reviews & Ratings. See what like-minded drivers have to say about every garage on our comparison site to help inform your decision. Always unfiltered and unedited for transparency.

No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book your MOT in the South West. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the garage directly after the appointment.

Transparent Prices. Garages on our comparison site always set and update their own prices, so there are no nasty surprises at the end of your appointment. This price won’t change unless you agree to extra repairs directly with the garage.

Filter Garages Your Way. Whether you want to book the cheapest MOT in the South Westor care more about the garage’s reviews, we’ve got you covered. You can filter your search results by price, reviews & ratings, distance, availability and additional services to find the best deal for your needs.

Compare deals and save up to 70% on your car maintenance when you choose one of the lower-cost options through BookMyGarage. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices on an MOT in the South West and book the best deal today.

How to Book Your MOT in the South West

1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
2. Compare deals. You can sort garages in your area by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
3. Pick a date and time for your appointment.

After you book your MOT in the South West, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.

You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the garage directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.

FAQs

What is an MOT Test?

An MOT test, or Ministry of Transport Test, is an essential annual vehicle check to assess roadworthiness and safety standards. It ensures all vehicles on UK roads are maintained to a certain standard, improving road safety standards in the process.

What Do I Do if My MOT is Overdue?

If your MOT is overdue you must book a test immediately. It is illegal to drive on public roads in the UK without a valid MOT certificate.

You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.