MOT pass rates in Motherwell

164,970 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the ML postcode area in 2025. The ML postcode area covers Motherwell and the towns around it — Hamilton, Lanark, Wishaw, Airdrie and Coatbridge among them. How the cars did, what they failed on, and what the area drives — computed from the official DVSA record. Figures describe tests done in this area, wherever the cars live.

Pass rate 2025
70.8%
1.5 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
164,970
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
8.7 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
9.2%
of ML-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Motherwell compares

Ranks and comparisons cover the 116 postcode areas with 20,000 or more first tests in 2025 — the full field at that floor; DVSA merges its smallest areas into one shared code, which is excluded. Location is always the test centre's postcode area, not where any car is kept. Ranks are unadjusted for the age and mix of each area's fleet — they say where an area sits, not why. Areas are often separated by a fraction of a year or a fraction of a point: each rank is exact on the data, but neighbouring ranks can be effectively level.

Pass rate rank
#80 highest
70.8% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#116 oldest
average 8.7 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#78 highest
1.7% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#90 busiest
164,970 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at ML-area test centres, Renault is the one tested furthest above its national share: 5.1% of ML-area first tests against 2.9% of tests nationally — 1.8 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Motherwell and its neighbours

Motherwell and six neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
ML (Motherwell)164,97070.8%8.7 yrs1.7%
DG (Dumfries)77,77874.4%10.4 yrs0.9%
EH (Edinburgh)418,76470.0%9.3 yrs2.5%
FK (Falkirk)143,75770.3%8.9 yrs2.4%
G (Glasgow)532,33472.2%8.9 yrs2.1%
KA (Kilmarnock)178,07670.8%9.2 yrs1.7%
TD (Galashiels)63,58771.1%9.9 yrs1.1%

Pass rate by car age — ML area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Motherwell (ML) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)ML area, vehicle age 3: 87.9%ML area, vehicle age 4: 85.4%ML area, vehicle age 5: 82.9%ML area, vehicle age 6: 78.1%ML area, vehicle age 7: 74.3%ML area, vehicle age 8: 69.5%ML area, vehicle age 9: 65.6%ML area, vehicle age 10: 62.2%ML area, vehicle age 11: 58.6%ML area, vehicle age 12: 58%ML area, vehicle age 13: 57.2%ML area, vehicle age 14: 55.4%ML area, vehicle age 15: 53.1%ML area, vehicle age 16: 55.7%ML area, vehicle age 17: 56.5%ML area, vehicle age 18: 56.2%ML area, vehicle age 19: 58.5%ML area, vehicle age 20: 57.1%All of Britain, vehicle age 3: 88.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 4: 87.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 5: 86%All of Britain, vehicle age 6: 83.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 7: 80.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 8: 78.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 9: 74.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 10: 71.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 11: 68.6%All of Britain, vehicle age 12: 65.8%All of Britain, vehicle age 13: 63.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 14: 61.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 15: 59.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 16: 58.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 17: 57.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 18: 57.4%All of Britain, vehicle age 19: 57%All of Britain, vehicle age 20: 57.6%All of Britain 57.6%ML area 57.1%
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Age (years)ML area testsML area pass rateAll cars
313,05187.9%88.5%
414,12385.4%87.2%
513,48982.9%86.0%
618,61578.1%83.5%
716,48874.3%80.9%
815,20269.5%78.2%
914,74565.6%74.9%
1012,81562.2%71.9%
1110,26358.6%68.6%
128,27458.0%65.8%
136,07357.2%63.5%
144,65155.4%61.2%
154,03153.1%59.3%
163,02555.7%58.3%
172,20056.5%57.2%
181,86556.2%57.4%
191,33858.5%57.0%
2089357.1%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

The ML area's pass rate minus the national pass rate at each car age, in percentage points. Bars above zero: ML-area tests beat the national average for that age. Below zero: they trail.

ML area aheadML area behind
-12-6+0+6+12Age 3: -0.6 points vs the average car3Age 4: -1.8 points vs the average carAge 5: -3.1 points vs the average car5Age 6: -5.4 points vs the average carAge 7: -6.6 points vs the average car7Age 8: -8.7 points vs the average carAge 9: -9.3 points vs the average car9Age 10: -9.7 points vs the average carAge 11: -10.0 points vs the average car11Age 12: -7.8 points vs the average carAge 13: -6.3 points vs the average car13Age 14: -5.8 points vs the average carAge 15: -6.2 points vs the average car15Age 16: -2.6 points vs the average carAge 17: -0.7 points vs the average car17Age 18: -1.2 points vs the average carAge 19: +1.5 points vs the average car19Age 20: -0.5 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-0.6
4-1.8
5-3.1
6-5.4
7-6.6
8-8.7
9-9.3
10-9.7
11-10.0
12-7.8
13-6.3
14-5.8
15-6.2
16-2.6
17-0.7
18-1.2
19+1.5
20-0.5

The cars tested around Motherwell, by age

How many cars of each age took a first MOT at ML-area test centres in 2025 — the age profile of what the area actually drives.

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 13k3Age 4: 14kAge 5: 13k5Age 6: 18kAge 7: 16k7Age 8: 15kAge 9: 14k9Age 10: 12kAge 11: 10k11Age 12: 8kAge 13: 6k13Age 14: 4kAge 15: 4k15Age 16: 3kAge 17: 2k17Age 18: 1kAge 19: 1k19Age 20: 89320Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
313,051
414,123
513,489
618,615
716,488
815,202
914,745
1012,815
1110,263
128,274
136,073
144,651
154,031
163,025
172,200
181,865
191,338
20893

What cars fail on around Motherwell

Where the failure items land for tests done in the ML area, 2025.

Suspension23.1%
Brakes22.9%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.9%
Tyres13.1%
Body, chassis, structure7.4%
Visibility6.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.4%
Steering3.8%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.9% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

Where testers most often write "keep an eye on this" in the ML area, 2025 — the faults in the post.

Tyres: 32.8% of advisories32.8%Brakes: 31.9% of advisories31.9%Suspension: 21.3% of advisories21.3%Body, chassis, structure: 3.7% of advisoriesNon-component advisories: 3.6% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 3.2% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionBody, chassis, structureNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres32.8%
Brakes31.9%
Suspension21.3%
Body, chassis, structure3.7%
Non-component advisories3.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.2%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the ML area, 2025, against the national all-cars average. Fleet ages differ by fuel — newer fleets help the electrified bars.

50%60%70%80%90%100%all cars 72.3%Petrol: 70.9% of 87,930 tests70.9%Petrol87,930 testsDiesel: 68.3% of 67,156 tests68.3%Diesel67,156 testsHybrid electric: 87.5% of 6,241 tests87.5%Hybrid6,241 testsElectric: 84.1% of 2,742 tests84.1%Electric2,742 testsElectric diesel: 85.7% of 789 tests85.7%Electric diesel789 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol87,93070.9%
Diesel67,15668.3%
Hybrid electric6,24187.5%
Electric2,74284.1%
Electric diesel78985.7%

What mileage is normal around Motherwell?

Mileage recorded at test by vehicle age, ML-area tests, 2025. The line is the typical (median) car; the shaded band holds the middle half.

Typical car, ML area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–33,750)Age 4: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 23,750–43,750)Age 5: typical 38,750 miles (middle half 26,250–51,250)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 31,250–58,750)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 36,250–68,750)Age 8: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 43,750–78,750)Age 9: typical 66,250 miles (middle half 48,750–86,250)Age 10: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 53,750–96,250)Age 11: typical 78,750 miles (middle half 58,750–103,750)Age 12: typical 86,250 miles (middle half 63,750–111,250)Age 13: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 66,250–116,250)Age 14: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 71,250–121,250)Age 15: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 71,250–126,250)Age 16: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 71,250–126,250)Age 17: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 73,750–133,750)Age 18: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 73,750–133,750)Age 19: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 71,250–136,250)Age 20: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 68,750–136,250)101k mi

Mileage values are midpoints of 2,500-mile bands.

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
316,25023,75033,750
423,75031,25043,750
526,25038,75051,250
631,25043,75058,750
736,25051,25068,750
843,75058,75078,750
948,75066,25086,250
1053,75073,75096,250
1158,75078,750103,750
1263,75086,250111,250
1366,25088,750116,250
1471,25096,250121,250
1571,25098,750126,250
1671,25098,750126,250
1773,750103,750133,750
1873,750101,250133,750
1971,250101,250136,250
2068,750101,250136,250

What the ML area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at ML-area test centres, 2025, ordered by how many were tested — not a pass-rate league. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age: a make whose cars round here run older sits lower for that reason alone.

MakeTests 2025 Pass rate
Ford20,82569.8%
Vauxhall19,84262.9%
Volkswagen12,24472.5%
Audi10,76478.7%
BMW9,58778.6%
Renault8,39460.5%
Mercedes-Benz8,36576.7%
Peugeot7,21163.2%
Nissan6,56665.3%
Kia5,68672.1%
Hyundai5,05171.1%
Toyota5,01876.6%

MOT test centres in the ML area

134 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the ML postcode area, 125 of them approved for cars (class 4). Grouped by town, largest first. Classes: 1–2 motorcycles, 3 three-wheelers, 4 cars and small vans, 5 minibuses, 7 vans 3,000–3,500 kg.

CentreAddressPhoneClasses
Hamilton — 24 centres
Allanshaw Mot Centre LtdUnit 1, Bairds Crescent, Allanshaw Industrial Estate, ML3 9FO01698 8910594, 5, 7
Audi Approved HamiltonWhistleberry Road, ML3 0EJ01698 7118704
Auto Safety Centre (hamilton) Limited9-11 Avon Street, ML3 7HU01698 4244454
Douglas Park Hamilton Caird CentreCaird Centre, Caird Park, ML3 0EW01698 3037004
Douglas Park Ltd14 Bothwell Road, ML3 0AY01698 3037004
E Hay & Sons (hamilton) Ltd5/9 Montrose Crescent, ML3 6LP01698 2851274
Falconer Auto Repairs Ltd81 Udston Road, ML3 9HT01698 3009504, 5, 7
Glasgow Recovery LimitedUnit 1, 69 Bothwell Road, ML3 0DW07925 7213884
Halfords AutocentreAlmada Street, Peacock Cross, ML3 0EW01698 2814444
Hamilton Auto Services1 Argyle Crescent, Hillhouse Industrial Estate, Hillhouse, ML3 9BQ01698 8911661, 2, 4, 5, 7
Hamilton Car Sales Ltd142-144 Almada Street, ML3 0EW01698 7603604
Hunter Auto Engineers Ltd30 Bertram Street, ML3 0QS01698 821943Not listed
James Shaw Auto EngineersUnit 3, Pollock Avenue, Hillhouse Industrial Estate, ML3 9SZ01698 2819254
Karen Yuill Recovery LtdUnit 4, Whistleberry Inustrial Park, Blantyre, ML3 0ED01698 8215004, 7
Kwik Fit50 Union Street, ML3 6PA01698 2003734
Mitchell MotorsUnit 2, New Park Street, ML3 0BN01698 2836004
Park's Of Hamilton (townhead Garage) Limited14 Bothwell Road, ML3 0AY01698 3039004
Parks Of Hamilton98 Townhead Street, ML3 7BY01698 3037674
Parks Of Hamilton (townhead Garage) Ltd159 Almada Street, ML3 0ET01698 3038774
Parks Of Hamilton (townhead Garage) Ltd98 Townhead Street, ML3 7BY01698 3037674
Premier Mots LtdUnit 1a, Block 7, Fullwood Industrial Estate, ML3 9AZ01698 4222284, 5, 7
Strathclyde Auto Tune LtdUnit 2, The Mill, Peacock Cross Trading Estate, ML3 9AY01698 2820381, 2, 4, 7
Thistledome Autocare3 Parkburn Court, Parkburn Industrial Estate, Burnbank, ML3 0QQ07947 9812454, 5, 7
Vertu HamiltonWhistleberry Road, ML3 0EJ01698 7116654
Motherwell — 20 centres
Alexanders Mot Centre LtdUnit 19, Flemington Industrial Park, ML1 2NT01698 2522521, 2, 4, 5, 7
Arnold ClarkShields Road, Muirhouse, ML1 2LD01698 2305554
Arnold ClarkSandyford Avenue, Newhouse Industrial Estate, ML1 5RX01698 2426644, 5, 7
AutomacUnit 18a/18b, Motherwell Business Centre, Coursington Road, ML1 1PW01698 2494004
B & B CommercialsArgyle Works, Park Street, ML1 1PF01698 2592274, 5, 7
C & C Mot + Service Centre Limited21a Meadow Road, ML1 1QB01698 2664664, 5, 7
Evans Halshaw Ford Motherwell528-540 Windmillhill Street, ML1 2AQ01698 2442004, 7
Halfords Autocentre544 Windmill Hill Street, ML1 2UF01698 2595454
Kwik Fit99a Airbles Road, ML1 2TJ01698 2542224
Mcpake Truck & Trailer Services LtdLangside Farm, Newhouse, ML1 5SX07903 920993Not listed
Motherwell Grage Services LimitedUnits 1 & 2, 70a Elison Court, ML1 2DN01698 265303Not listed
Motorpoint LimitedJesmar Wilsons Road, Hareshaw, ML1 5NA07894 5785844
Orbiston Street Car Sales317 Orbiston Street, ML1 1QN01698 2522554
Park's Motherwell Omoda99 Airbles Road, ML1 2TH01698 5102504
Parks Of Hamilton (townhead Garage) Ltd228-232 Hamilton Road, ML1 3DT01698 2641624
R&y Mot Centre LtdUnit 18 Block 5, Carfin Industrial Estate, ML1 4UH07792 1152991, 2, 4, 5, 7
Safety 1st Mot Centre LtdUnit 7a, Biggar Road Industrial Estate, Cleland, ML1 5PB01698 8602644, 7
Vicarburn Motors Ltd102-110 Carfin Road, Newarthill, ML1 5JZ01698 7326843, 4
Weir AutosUnit 26, Carfin Industrial Estate, New Stevenston, ML1 4UL01698 7325054, 7
William S Hamilton290 High Street, Newarthill, ML1 5HP01698 8602684
Coatbridge — 15 centres
Airdrie Tyres Ltd2 Heritage Way, ML5 1QD01236 7632231, 2
Aqua Fleet (bosch) Limited1-3 Palace Craig Street, ML5 4RY07706008504, 7
Central Garage3 Heritage Way, Summerlee, ML5 1QD01236 4491494
Evans Halshaw Ford Coatbridge200 Main Street, ML5 3RB01236 7075004, 7
Flemings Mot & Service Station242 Whifflet Street, ML5 4RX01236 7100024
Girders Scooter & Motorcycle Workshop LtdUnit 1, Cameron Street, ML5 2EJ01698 7539951, 2
Klassicks Motor Company36 Locks Street, ML5 3RT01236 4339444, 7
Kwik - Fit320 Main Street, ML5 3RS01236 4492504
Martin Motor Company287 Dundyvan Road, ML5 4AU01236 4303324
Olirob's Garage LtdUnit 2, Heritage Way, ML5 1QD07595 3147884, 7
One Stop AutoshopUnit 1, 1 Northburn Road, ML5 2HY01236 4494494, 5, 7
Parks Of Hamilton (townhead Garage) Ltd232 Whifflet Street, ML5 4RX01236 4411774
T Scott & CoGartsherrie Road, ML5 2EU01236 4343224
Tdc Autos Limited448 Dundyvan Road, ML5 4AX01236 4211964
Thomson Motor Company Ltd55 Ronald Street, ML5 2DN01236 4405934
Airdrie — 14 centres
A Turner Auto ServicesBlock 5 Unit 22, Chapelhall Industrial Estate, Chapelhall, ML6 8QH01236 7476444
Airdrie Motorist Centre Ltd91 Main Street, Calderbank, ML6 9SG01236 7559994
Brownsburn GarageUnit 6, Brownsburn Industrial Estate, ML6 9SE01236 7676034
Carcare Scotland Ltd106 Cairnhill Road, ML6 9HD01236 7633824
D And G Autocare LivingstonUnit 5, Watt Street, ML6 6LZ01383 6238534, 7
Follano's Ltd29 Flowerhill Street, ML6 6AP01236 7612884
Halfords AutocentreGartlea Road, ML6 9LR01236 765416Not listed
Hattie's Autos Limited9 Woodhall Street, Chapelhall, ML6 8SQ01236 762999Not listed
John Gardner Motor Eng LtdRailway Road Garage, Railway Road, ML6 9AB01236 7619004
Kwik - FitAlexander Street, ML6 0BA01236 7696964
Miller's Garage116 Main Street, Chapelhall, ML6 8SB01236 6027004
Sw Electrics LtdUnit 12, Laverock Road, Stirling Road Industrial Estate, ML6 7UD01236 3414884
T.o.m. Fastfit Ltd52 Southburn Road, ML6 9AD01236 4390011, 2, 4, 5, 7
Treads55 Motherwell Street, ML6 7HP01236 7689334
Wishaw — 12 centres
Alex Brown Mot CentreUnit 4e, Dundyvan Street, ML2 0HF01698 3619004, 5, 7
Arnold ClarkBogside Corner, Newmains, ML2 9PS01698 3582214
Autotec Garage3 Pickering Works, Netherton Road, ML2 0EQ01698 3758304
Belhaven Mot CentreMain Building, 38-40 Belhaven Road, ML2 7NX01698 3732334
Cbr MotBlock 2, Unit 4, Clamp Road, ML2 7XQ01698 9106814
Cooper BrosOvertown Road, Newmains, ML2 8HF01698 3854774
Excel Auto Services38-40 Belhaven Road, ML2 7NX07768 2655224
Home Farm Mot Centre285 Coltness Road, ML2 7EX01698 3844774
Mcconville & Walker233a Main Street, ML2 7NE01698 3731604
Mot Express Scotland LtdUnit B, 25 Woodhall Road, ML2 8PY01698 3865801, 2, 4, 7
Newmains Mot & Service Centre48 Westwood Road, Newmains, ML2 9DA01698 3828004
North Lanarkshire CouncilNlc 7 Day Centre, 15 Netherbank Road, Netherton Industrial Estate, ML2 0EB01698 2743514
Lanark — 11 centres
Ag Barr Vehicle Repair Services LtdPlot 2, Eastfaulds Road, Caldwellside Industrial Estate, ML11 7SR01555 6648154, 5, 7
Autotech Lanark LtdCaldwellside Industrial Estate, 5 Young Road, ML11 7SR01555 6619541, 2
B S Autos80 Vere Road, Kirkmuirhill, ML11 9RP01555 7283004
Boyds Motor Engineers LtdUnit 4, Block 3, Caldwellside Industrial Estate, ML11 7SR01555 6636014
Canderrigg Services Ltd339 Lanark Road, Auchenheath, ML11 9UU01555 8933254, 7
Crm MotorsStation House, 261 Lanark Road, Auchenheath, ML11 9UU01555 8924024
Hi Q Tyreservices188 Hyndford Road, ML11 9BG01555 6613164
Lanark Tyre & Exhaust Centre Ltd3 Baxter Lane, ML11 7AF01555 6610014
Rosemount Car Sales131 Lanark Road, Carstairs, ML11 8QQ01555 8708344
West End Mechanical Services LimitedEps Properties, Caldwell Industrial Estate, ML11 7SR01555 6637114, 5, 7
Westend Garage2 Main Street, Carnwath, ML11 8JZ01555 840979Not listed
Bellshill — 6 centres
Autosafe (bellshill)7 Clydesdale Street, New Stevenston, ML4 2RS01698 7332224
Bellshill MotsYard 6, Cardean Road, ML4 1EF07979 9612451, 2, 4, 5, 7
Calder Road Garage154 Calder Road, ML4 2PL01698 7474844
Gopal Motors Ltd350 New Edinburgh Road, ML4 3HH01698 7479954
Lanarkshire Mot Centre Limited21 Earn Avenue, Righead Industrial Estate, ML4 3LW01698 2828064, 5, 7
The Vrs Mot Hub3 Katrine Avenue, Righead Industrial Estate, ML4 3LS01698 8444521, 2, 4, 5, 7
Biggar — 6 centres
Car And Truck Services LtdDumfries Road, Elvanfoot, ML12 6TF01864 5022361, 2, 4, 5, 7
Haynes Vehicle Services Ltd1 Boat Road, Thankerton, ML12 6NU01899 3093331, 2, 4, 5, 7
J & J Campsie LtdStation Garage, 5 Coulter Road, ML12 6EP01899 2200894, 7
James Harvie & Sons LtdTinto Garage, 61 Biggar Road, Symington, ML12 6FT01899 3082004
Scott Vehicle Repairs LtdThe Garage, Broughton, ML12 6HQ01899 8302401, 2, 4
White's Motor Engineers Limited59 Station Road, Thankerton, ML12 6NZ01899 3087881, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Larkhall — 6 centres
Akm AutopointUnit 2, Canderside Industrial Estate, Carlisle Road, ML9 2TP01698 8830304
Ayr Road Autos LtdBlock 4, Unit 7, Dunedin Road, Larkhall Industrial Estate, ML9 2PA01698 8866001, 2, 4, 5, 7
David Dorricott LtdTrongate, Stonehouse, ML9 3LH01698 7922004
Larkhall Mot Centre2 Hamilton Road, ML9 1DB01698 8851114
Old Cross Mot Station25 Drygate Street, ML9 2DA01698 8879994
Stonehouse Tyre & Exhaust Centre37 New Street, Stonehouse, ML9 3LT01698 7939814
Shotts — 6 centres
Calderside Garage (shotts) LtdStation Road, ML7 5DZ01501 8210114
Damside Garage259 Allanton Road, Allanton, ML7 5AQ01501 8212134
Golden Eagle CoachesMuirhall Garage, 197 Main Street, Salsburgh, ML7 4LS01698 8702074
Harthill AutopointMill Road, Harthill, ML7 5QL01501 7517174
Motortune Shotts1a Gilburn Place, ML7 4ES01501 8222471, 2, 4
Shotts Mot Centre10 Main Street, Stain, ML7 5EE01501 8201134, 7
Carluke — 5 centres
Burn Road Garage Ltd140 Stewart Street, ML8 5BY01555 7734674
Carluke Mot CentreBlock 1, Unit 8, Castlehill Industrial Estate, ML8 5UF01555 7510504
Crossford Garage42 Lanark Road, Crossford, ML8 5RE01555 8602754
Quick Fix4 Station Row, Law, ML8 5FE01698 3756004
Whiteshaw Garage Mot Centre LtdWhiteshaw Garage, ML8 5EH01555 7739994, 7
Strathaven — 4 centres
Mcewen MotorsUnit 3, Caledonia Road, ML10 6AX01357 5292444, 7
S B ServicesUnit 3, Hamilton Road, Industrial Estate, ML10 6UB01357 5294224, 5, 7
Thomas R AndersonBroadlees Garage, Chapelton, ML10 6RR01357 3002334, 7
Waterside Car ServicesUnit 1, L D Industrial House, Hamilton Road Industrial Estate, ML10 6UB01357 5222014
Glasgow — 1 centre
Farmer Autocare Limited338 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1BA01698 6823004
Harthill — 1 centre
A M Meikle & CoKnowehead Garage, Edinburgh Road, ML7 5PT01501 7512254
Lanarkshire — 1 centre
S&e Auto Repair Ltd12-18 Dryburgh Road, Wishaw, ML2 7JA01698 3561244
Lesmahagow — 1 centre
Annbank Services Turfholm Garage LtdUnit 6, Turfholm Industrial Estate, Turfholm, ML11 0ED01555 8969831, 2, 4
South Lanarkshire — 1 centre
Mcdonald Motors Ltd22 Edinburgh Road, Abington, Biggar, ML12 6SA07823 5580914, 7

Source: DVSA Active MOT test stations (Open Government Licence v3.0), release of 26 February 2026. Listing here means DVSA approves the station for the classes shown; it is not a recommendation, and we publish no per-garage pass rates. Some stations are sole traders, so an address may be a home address — we show it because DVSA publishes it as the approved test site. Run a test station and want your entry corrected or removed? Email [email protected] and we will act within 7 days.

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