MOT pass rates in North West London

222,605 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the NW postcode area in 2025. The NW postcode area covers North West London. 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
78.7%
6.4 points above the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
222,605
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
9.6 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
5.5%
of NW-area first tests; national 7.3%

How North West London 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
#6 highest
78.7% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#106 oldest
average 9.6 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#2 highest
7.8% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#73 busiest
222,605 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at NW-area test centres, Lexus is the one tested furthest above its national share: 2.9% of NW-area first tests against 0.5% of tests nationally — 5.7 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

North West London and its neighbours

North West London and five neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
NW (North West London)222,60578.7%9.6 yrs7.8%
EN (Enfield)195,43578.3%10.4 yrs2.7%
HA (Harrow)200,04078.5%10.5 yrs4.0%
N (North London)224,13876.9%10.9 yrs3.7%
W (West London)89,46377.6%10.1 yrs8.3%
WD (Watford)131,73774.0%9.8 yrs3.8%

Pass rate by car age — NW area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

North West London (NW) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)NW area, vehicle age 3: 87.8%NW area, vehicle age 4: 87.7%NW area, vehicle age 5: 86.9%NW area, vehicle age 6: 85.1%NW area, vehicle age 7: 82.9%NW area, vehicle age 8: 81.4%NW area, vehicle age 9: 79.7%NW area, vehicle age 10: 78.3%NW area, vehicle age 11: 75.9%NW area, vehicle age 12: 73.6%NW area, vehicle age 13: 70.7%NW area, vehicle age 14: 67.8%NW area, vehicle age 15: 66.8%NW area, vehicle age 16: 67.5%NW area, vehicle age 17: 64.9%NW area, vehicle age 18: 64.5%NW area, vehicle age 19: 62.9%NW area, vehicle age 20: 64.7%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%NW area 64.7%All of Britain 57.6%
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Age (years)NW area testsNW area pass rateAll cars
316,54987.8%88.5%
417,34687.7%87.2%
515,49586.9%86.0%
620,71585.1%83.5%
719,25182.9%80.9%
819,63281.4%78.2%
917,91679.7%74.9%
1014,30678.3%71.9%
119,85275.9%68.6%
128,64473.6%65.8%
137,75970.7%63.5%
147,02967.8%61.2%
157,24066.8%59.3%
166,74067.5%58.3%
175,98664.9%57.2%
185,81664.5%57.4%
194,58362.9%57.0%
203,56864.7%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

NW area aheadNW area behind
-10-5+0+5+10Age 3: -0.7 points vs the average car3Age 4: +0.5 points vs the average carAge 5: +0.9 points vs the average car5Age 6: +1.6 points vs the average carAge 7: +2.0 points vs the average car7Age 8: +3.2 points vs the average carAge 9: +4.8 points vs the average car9Age 10: +6.4 points vs the average carAge 11: +7.3 points vs the average car11Age 12: +7.8 points vs the average carAge 13: +7.2 points vs the average car13Age 14: +6.6 points vs the average carAge 15: +7.5 points vs the average car15Age 16: +9.2 points vs the average carAge 17: +7.7 points vs the average car17Age 18: +7.1 points vs the average carAge 19: +5.9 points vs the average car19Age 20: +7.1 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-0.7
4+0.5
5+0.9
6+1.6
7+2.0
8+3.2
9+4.8
10+6.4
11+7.3
12+7.8
13+7.2
14+6.6
15+7.5
16+9.2
17+7.7
18+7.1
19+5.9
20+7.1

The cars tested around North West London, by age

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

07k15k22k30kAge 3: 16k3Age 4: 17kAge 5: 15k5Age 6: 20kAge 7: 19k7Age 8: 19kAge 9: 17k9Age 10: 14kAge 11: 9k11Age 12: 8kAge 13: 7k13Age 14: 7kAge 15: 7k15Age 16: 6kAge 17: 5k17Age 18: 5kAge 19: 4k19Age 20: 3k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
316,549
417,346
515,495
620,715
719,251
819,632
917,916
1014,306
119,852
128,644
137,759
147,029
157,240
166,740
175,986
185,816
194,583
203,568

What cars fail on around North West London

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment34.8%
Tyres16.1%
Suspension11.5%
Visibility10.8%
Brakes10.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.2%
Body, chassis, structure4.2%
Steering2.2%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (96.5% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Tyres: 33.5% of advisories33.5%Brakes: 23.7% of advisories23.7%Suspension: 18.2% of advisories18.2%Non-component advisories: 7.0% of advisories7.0%Noise, emissions and leaks: 5.7% of advisoriesLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 3.7% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres33.5%
Brakes23.7%
Suspension18.2%
Non-component advisories7.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.7%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.7%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the NW 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: 75.6% of 123,976 tests75.6%Petrol123,976 testsDiesel: 80.1% of 43,176 tests80.1%Diesel43,176 testsHybrid electric: 84.1% of 36,851 tests84.1%Hybrid36,851 testsElectric: 85.5% of 17,379 tests85.5%Electric17,379 testsElectric diesel: 88.2% of 1,039 tests88.2%Electric diesel1,039 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol123,97675.6%
Diesel43,17680.1%
Hybrid electric36,85184.1%
Electric17,37985.5%
Electric diesel1,03988.2%

What mileage is normal around North West London?

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

Typical car, NW area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 13,750–41,250)Age 4: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 18,750–51,250)Age 5: typical 33,750 miles (middle half 21,250–53,750)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 28,750–68,750)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 33,750–76,250)Age 8: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 38,750–86,250)Age 9: typical 63,750 miles (middle half 43,750–93,750)Age 10: typical 66,250 miles (middle half 46,250–96,250)Age 11: typical 66,250 miles (middle half 46,250–93,750)Age 12: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 48,750–93,750)Age 13: typical 71,250 miles (middle half 51,250–98,750)Age 14: typical 78,750 miles (middle half 56,250–106,250)Age 15: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 58,750–108,750)Age 16: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 58,750–111,250)Age 17: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 66,250–116,250)Age 18: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 68,750–121,250)Age 19: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 66,250–121,250)Age 20: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 66,250–121,250)91k mi

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

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
313,75023,75041,250
418,75031,25051,250
521,25033,75053,750
628,75043,75068,750
733,75051,25076,250
838,75058,75086,250
943,75063,75093,750
1046,25066,25096,250
1146,25066,25093,750
1248,75068,75093,750
1351,25071,25098,750
1456,25078,750106,250
1558,75083,750108,750
1658,75083,750111,250
1766,25088,750116,250
1868,75093,750121,250
1966,25091,250121,250
2066,25091,250121,250

What the NW area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at NW-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
Mercedes-Benz26,19883.3%
Toyota23,62175.7%
Volkswagen20,64377.3%
BMW17,81085.7%
Ford14,80472.8%
Audi12,25483.8%
Nissan11,20772.9%
Vauxhall9,48669.8%
Kia8,87283.7%
Honda8,54472.8%
Lexus6,55683.3%
MINI6,31080.7%

MOT test centres in the NW area

120 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the NW postcode area, 98 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
London — 118 centres
A & A Mot CentreUnit 5 London Group Business Park, 715 North Circular Road, NW2 7AQ02033 0253354
A & K Mot Centre Limited218 Church Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 8SN02082 0551004
A M Z MotorsOld Oak, Common Lane, NW10 6DT02089 6525054
A2z Motor LimitedUnit 2, 24 Carlisle Road, Colindale, NW9 0HL02037 8488634
A406 Mot Centre Ltd179 Park Avenue, NW10 7XH02082 5968224, 7
Abd Mot Centre Ltd21 Barretts Green Road, Park Royal, NW10 7AE02084 530066Not listed
Aga Autos LimitedUnit 1a Bago House, 11-15 Chase Road, Park Royal, NW10 6PT02089 6511664, 7
Agm Auto Centre Limited34 The Arches, Iverson Road, Kilburn, NW6 2HG02076 2452804
Alex MotorcyclesUnit 40 Sapcote Trading Centre, 374 Willesden High Road, NW10 2DJ07864 6391821, 2
Ansari Garage LimitedUnit 3 Cygnus Business Centre, Dalmeyer Road, NW10 2XA02084 5947914, 5, 7
Auto Ascari Ltd53-55 Oak Grove, Cricklewood, NW2 3LS02084 5051954
Autocare Mot Centre1066 Harrow Road, NW10 5NL02089 6848084
Autofix LondonUnit9 Barningham Way, Church Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 8AU02082 0500014
Azo Motor LtdUnit 2 Dan House, 307 Elveden Road, NW10 7ST07472 2698714, 5, 7
B And M Motors13 Steele Road, Park Royal, NW10 7AS02089 652200Not listed
Baba Brothers LimitedExecutive House, Unit 3, Coombe Road, NW10 0EB02038 747988Not listed
Bmw Nine Elms36 Cumberland Avenue, Park Royal, NW10 7RR07866 3804924
Brayleys Cars LimitedDuple Street, NW9 6GN02082 0040404
Buchanans Motors Ltd128a Camden Road, NW1 9EE02074 2498984
C B Motors9 Hoop Lane, Golders Green, NW11 8JR02084 5533734
Camden Service Centre139-147 Camden Road, NW1 9HA02074 8589004
Car Care WillesdenUnit 4 Cygnus Business Centre, Dalmeyer Road, NW10 2XA02084 592111Not listed
Car Centre Bs Limited17-25 Portsdown Mews, Finchley Road, Golders Green, NW11 7HD02084 5815004
Carfix Garage LimitedUnit 4, 30-100 Colindeep Lane, NW9 6HB02080 0444704, 7
Cartopia Gdk1-3 Hale Lane, Mill Hill, NW7 3NU02089 5967794
Citygate Colindale76-77 Capitol Industrial Park, Capitol Way, Colindale, NW9 0EW02085 1110004, 7
Colindale Tyres And Alignment Centre15a, 15b And 17 Colindale Avenue, Edgware, NW9 5DS02082 052255Not listed
Collins Motors86 Goodhall Street, NW10 6TS02089 6311281, 2, 4
Court Service Station160 Malden Road, Kentish Town, NW5 4BT02072 672362Not listed
Cresta Motors LimitedR/o 3 Patshull Road, Kentish Town, NW5 2JX02074 8516134
Darcars Ltd132 Highgate Road, NW5 1PB02074 8561204
Demo Auto CentreArch 33, Iverson Road, NW6 2HG02076 2565004, 7
Diamond Vehicles LimitedUnit 8, Cullen Way, Park Royal, NW10 6JZ02088 3851721, 2, 4
Eli Motors Limited49 Victoria Road, Hendon, NW4 2RU02082 0364494
Ev Cab Company LimitedMidland Arches, Edgeware Road, NW2 6NJ02084 5254614
Finchley Road Audi279 Finchley Road, NW3 6LT02076 4478784
Five Star Garage42-44 Hassop Road, Cricklewood, NW2 6RX02084 5012774
G & M Direct Hire LtdUnit 13 Sovereign Park, Coronation Road, NW10 7QP02089 0095744
G S B Motors1 Sunbeam Road, Park Royal, NW10 6JB02089 6149694, 7
Globe Motors12a Mornington Crescent, Camden Town, NW1 7RH02073 8788034
Glyn Hopkin Limited517 Watford Way, Mill Hill, NW7 2QR02085 1012474
GoldenwheelUnit 4 Unimix House, Abbey Road, Park Royal, NW10 7TR02038 862355Not listed
Group 1 Vw Finchley Road277 Finchley Road, NW3 6LT02076 4478004
H And H Merchant Ltd47-49 Premier Business Centre, Park Royal Road, NW10 7LQ02080 9005264
Halfords AutocentreUnit A2, Hyde Estate Road, Hendon, NW9 6JX02082 0587924
Halfords AutocentreUnit A1 Hyde Estate Road, Hyde, Hendon, NW9 6JX02082 0587924
Halt Motor CompanyUnit 1 Avion Crescent, Grahame Park Way, NW9 5QW02082 0077871, 2, 4
Hampstead Motor Services (uk)limitedLangford Court, Langford Place, NW8 9DN02077 9495854
Hanger Lane Mot Centre189b Brent Crescent, Park Royal, NW10 7XR02037 7419661, 2, 4
Highview Motors LtdUnit 5 Rose House, Kingsbury Works, Kingsbury Road, NW9 8UP02082 0521214, 7
Hts Mot Centre LimitedRear Of 11-17 Sheaveshill Avenue, Colindale, NW9 6RS02082 0566334
Hythe MotorcareTriangle Business Centre, Unit 10, Fortune Way, NW10 6UF02089 6489004
Iverson Motors LimitedArch 31 Iverson Road, Kilburn, NW6 2HG02073 7225134, 7
J & M Martins Motors38 Dudden Hill Lane, Willesden, NW10 1DH02084 594289Not listed
Jemca22-23 Capitol Way, Colindale, NW9 0EQ02083 5822004
Jemca78 Capitol Way, NW9 0EW07525 9115345
Jt Car Repairs Limited2 Sunbeam Road, Park Royal, NW10 6JL02089 6521154, 5, 7
Kingsbury Autocare LimitedUnit H, 2-10 Carlisle Road, Kingsbury, NW9 0HN02082 0594404, 7
Kingsbury Motorz Limited417-419 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, NW9 9DT02082 0625754, 7
Kwik - Fit137 Great Northway, Hendon, NW4 1PS02082 0352924
Kwik - Fit6 Lissenden Gardens, Gospel Oak, NW5 1LX02072 6760754
Kwik - FitKingsbury Road, Kingsbury, NW9 9PE02082 0419564
Kwik - FitShoot Up Hill, Cricklewood, NW2 3PS02084 5099794
Kwik FitMorris House, Finchley Road, Golders Green, NW11 0BB02084 5556994
Kwik Fit103 West Hendon Broadway, Staples Corner, NW9 7BN02089 5280884
Kwik Fix Motors & Tyre LimitedAlbion Works, 219a Kingsbury Road, NW9 9PH02082 059800Not listed
Kwik-FitEdgeware Road, Colindale, NW9 5BE02082 0548054
Lee's Bmw3 Minerva Road, Park Royal, NW10 6HJ02089 0328674
Lodge Garage (edgware) LimitedUnit 2, Horseshoe Close, NW2 7JJ02089 0598511, 2, 4, 5, 7
M Moss Repairs Limited25 Park Royal Road, NW10 7LQ02089 6300544, 5, 7
M N Autos LtdUnit A, Tower Road, Willesden, NW10 2HP02084 5157164
Maitland Racing17 Southampton Road, NW5 4JS02074 8504731, 2
Maximum Car CareLeeborn House, 859 Coronation Road, Park Royal, NW10 7QE02089 6565654
Mdm Auto Clinic7 Standard Road, Park Royal, NW10 6EX02084 5311234
Mercedes Benz Of Colindale403 Edgware Road, Colindale, NW9 0HX02082 0512124, 7
Mercedes Benz Of Temple Fortune1089 Finchley Road, Temple Fortune, NW11 0PU02087 3102004
Mill Hill Motors Ltd51-53 Daws Lane, Mill Hill, NW7 4SD02089598708/89054
Modern Motors Ltd95 Adelaide Road, Hampstead, NW3 3XX02077 2244064
Mot Training School LtdUnit 4 Dan House, 307 Elveden Road, Park Royal, NW10 7ST07733 422227Not listed
Multi Sites1000 North Circular Road, Staples Corner Business Park, NW2 7JP02039 8589504
N & D MotorsOld Sub Station, Acton Lane, Harlesden, NW10 8UR02089 6538274, 7
Neasden Car Repairs20 Village Way, NW10 0LH02088 305808Not listed
Nma Motors Ltd71 Waterloo Road, Staples Corner, NW2 7TS07944 3399004
Oakdale Motors57 Oak Grove, Cricklewood, NW2 3LS02084 5242944, 5, 7
One Stop Auto Centre London Ltd38 Standard Road, Park Royal, NW10 6EU07872 314742Not listed
Oslo Court GarageCulworth Street, St Johns Wood, NW8 7EN02075 865314Not listed
P R Fleet Services LtdSteele Road, Park Royal, NW10 7AR02089 6545874, 5, 7
Palermo Road Garage Limited59 Palermo Road, NW10 5YS02089 6139294
Parfitt Automotive187 Winchester Avenue, Kingsbury, NW9 9TB02082 0407081, 2, 4
Pars GarageUnits 8-9 Off Finchley Road, Golders Green, NW11 7PE02087 3166064
Pit StopArch 2, Adrian Avenue, NW2 1LX02088 3064094, 5, 7
Portman Garages (park Royal) Ltd212 Acton Lane, NW10 7NH02089 613317Not listed
Prestige Auto Centre LtdUnit 3 The Cromwell Business Centre, 24-30 Minerva Road, NW10 6HJ02089 6523454, 5, 7
Renault Staples CornerStaples Corner, North Circular Road, Brent Cross, NW2 1LY02082 7620704
Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance ServicesNorth London Rtw, Unit A Kentish Town Bus. Park, Regis Road, NW5 3RR02073 0172514, 7
Russell Automotive Centre LimitedUnit 15 Kingsbury Trading Estate, Barningham Way, Church Lane, NW9 8AU02082 0009954, 7
S P AutosUnit 1 Artesian Close, Brentfield Road, Willesden, NW10 8RW02084 5153694
Sae Ltd3 Norbreck Parade, NW10 7HR02089 9782324
Sdl Motors LtdGround Floor Premises Known As Kwik Fit Building, Adjacent To 858 Coronation Road, NW10 7QE07788 279959Not listed
Shine Motors Limited7a Coronation Road, Park Royal, NW10 7PQ02089 6305734
Spares Direct Limited861 Harrow Road, College Park, Harrow, NW10 5NH02089 601000Not listed
Speed Motorcycles16 Cricklewood Broadway, Camden, NW2 3HD02088 305658Not listed
Speedway Autos LimitedThe Arches 3 - 6 Exeter Parade, Exeter Road, NW2 3UH02084 5207393, 4
Speedwell Autos LimitedUnit 33 Capitol Industrial Park, Capitol Way, NW9 0EQ02083 5846004, 5, 7
Speedy Motors LimitedUnit N23 Prince Charles Drive, Brent Cross Estate, Hendon, NW4 3FB02082 0283834
Spiros Motor Technicians Limited4 Sunbeam Road, NW10 6JL02089 6152534
The Automobile Centre LimitedUnit 18 Capitol Way, Colindale, NW9 0EQ02082 0066524, 5, 7
The Car Surgery LtdUnits 2-4, Arctic Street, Kentish Town, NW5 4DJ02074 8534694
The Park Royal Garage31 Disraeli Road, NW10 7AX02089 6577054
The Techmaster22 Carlisle Road, NW9 0HL02033 421240Not listed
Top German TyresUnit B, 11a Carlisle Road, NW9 0HD07858 5525564, 5, 7
Trustford Edgware319 The Hyde, Edgware Road, Colindale, NW9 6TH02083 5886004, 5, 7
Uk TyreUnit 8 Mill Hill Industrial Estate, Flower Lane, NW7 2HU02086 1670094, 7
Vale Wedding Cars Ltd66 The Vale, Golders Green, NW11 8SJ02084 5587351, 2, 4
Vr Motorcycles (nw2) LimitedUnit 9b Atlas Business Centre, Oxgate Lane, NW2 7HJ02082 0849501, 2
W & M Motors Ltd29b Minerva Road, Park Royal, NW10 6HJ02089 6543074, 5, 7
Willesden Auto Services Centre21a Goodson Road, Willesden, NW10 9LR02088 3820054
Willesden Mot And Service CentreUnit 33 Sapcote Trading Centre, 374 Willesden High Road, Willesden, NW10 2DJ07850 1873974
Ealing — 1 centre
Park Royal Taxi Centre Limited7 Johnsons Way, Park Royal, NW10 7PF02088 3863994
Greater London — 1 centre
Ealing Tyres & Servicing216 Church Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 8SN02082 0553704, 5, 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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