MOT pass rates in South East London

260,886 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the SE postcode area in 2025. The SE postcode area covers South East 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
75.5%
3.2 points above the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
260,886
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
10.9 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
5.3%
of SE-area first tests; national 7.3%

How South East 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
#23 highest
75.5% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#40 oldest
average 10.9 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#4 highest
4.6% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#56 busiest
260,886 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at SE-area test centres, Nissan is the one tested furthest above its national share: 9.0% of SE-area first tests against 5.0% of tests nationally — 1.8 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

South East London and its neighbours

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

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
SE (South East London)260,88675.5%10.9 yrs4.6%
BR (Bromley)120,17379.0%9.6 yrs3.3%
CR (Croydon)225,83377.8%10.5 yrs3.6%
DA (Dartford)244,50277.8%10.1 yrs2.4%
E (East London)268,23977.7%10.3 yrs4.8%
SW (South West London)143,59177.2%10.3 yrs4.4%

Pass rate by car age — SE area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

South East London (SE) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)SE area, vehicle age 3: 87.6%SE area, vehicle age 4: 86.9%SE area, vehicle age 5: 86.2%SE area, vehicle age 6: 84.2%SE area, vehicle age 7: 82.1%SE area, vehicle age 8: 80%SE area, vehicle age 9: 78%SE area, vehicle age 10: 77.4%SE area, vehicle age 11: 73.6%SE area, vehicle age 12: 71.3%SE area, vehicle age 13: 69.3%SE area, vehicle age 14: 67.6%SE area, vehicle age 15: 66.4%SE area, vehicle age 16: 65.4%SE area, vehicle age 17: 63.4%SE area, vehicle age 18: 64.1%SE area, vehicle age 19: 63.8%SE area, vehicle age 20: 63.3%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%SE area 63.3%All of Britain 57.6%
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Age (years)SE area testsSE area pass rateAll cars
311,10587.6%88.5%
413,24786.9%87.2%
512,91986.2%86.0%
619,85684.2%83.5%
720,87382.1%80.9%
822,36780.0%78.2%
921,84878.0%74.9%
1018,66577.4%71.9%
1113,69873.6%68.6%
1212,34571.3%65.8%
1311,66869.3%63.5%
1411,00067.6%61.2%
1511,59666.4%59.3%
1611,10965.4%58.3%
179,75463.4%57.2%
189,35064.1%57.4%
197,46363.8%57.0%
205,54563.3%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

SE area aheadSE area behind
-8-4+0+4+8Age 3: -0.9 points vs the average car3Age 4: -0.3 points vs the average carAge 5: +0.2 points vs the average car5Age 6: +0.7 points vs the average carAge 7: +1.2 points vs the average car7Age 8: +1.8 points vs the average carAge 9: +3.1 points vs the average car9Age 10: +5.5 points vs the average carAge 11: +5.0 points vs the average car11Age 12: +5.5 points vs the average carAge 13: +5.8 points vs the average car13Age 14: +6.4 points vs the average carAge 15: +7.1 points vs the average car15Age 16: +7.1 points vs the average carAge 17: +6.2 points vs the average car17Age 18: +6.7 points vs the average carAge 19: +6.8 points vs the average car19Age 20: +5.7 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-0.9
4-0.3
5+0.2
6+0.7
7+1.2
8+1.8
9+3.1
10+5.5
11+5.0
12+5.5
13+5.8
14+6.4
15+7.1
16+7.1
17+6.2
18+6.7
19+6.8
20+5.7

The cars tested around South East London, by age

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

07k15k22k30kAge 3: 11k3Age 4: 13kAge 5: 12k5Age 6: 19kAge 7: 20k7Age 8: 22kAge 9: 21k9Age 10: 18kAge 11: 13k11Age 12: 12kAge 13: 11k13Age 14: 11kAge 15: 11k15Age 16: 11kAge 17: 9k17Age 18: 9kAge 19: 7k19Age 20: 5k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
311,105
413,247
512,919
619,856
720,873
822,367
921,848
1018,665
1113,698
1212,345
1311,668
1411,000
1511,596
1611,109
179,754
189,350
197,463
205,545

What cars fail on around South East London

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment34.7%
Tyres13.3%
Suspension12.5%
Visibility10.7%
Brakes9.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.4%
Body, chassis, structure5.0%
Steering2.6%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (95.9% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Tyres: 33.4% of advisories33.4%Brakes: 22.1% of advisories22.1%Suspension: 19.9% of advisories19.9%Non-component advisories: 7.2% of advisories7.2%Noise, emissions and leaks: 5.3% of advisoriesLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 3.8% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksLamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres33.4%
Brakes22.1%
Suspension19.9%
Non-component advisories7.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.3%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.8%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the five most-tested fuel types in the SE 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: 73.2% of 176,939 tests73.2%Petrol176,939 testsDiesel: 77.9% of 49,976 tests77.9%Diesel49,976 testsHybrid electric: 83.7% of 21,029 tests83.7%Hybrid21,029 testsElectric: 85.3% of 11,945 tests85.3%Electric11,945 testsElectric diesel: 84.8% of 783 tests84.8%Electric diesel783 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol176,93973.2%
Diesel49,97677.9%
Hybrid electric21,02983.7%
Electric11,94585.3%
Electric diesel78384.8%

What mileage is normal around South East London?

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

Typical car, SE area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–41,250)Age 4: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 21,250–51,250)Age 5: typical 36,250 miles (middle half 23,750–53,750)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 28,750–63,750)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 33,750–73,750)Age 8: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 41,250–83,750)Age 9: typical 63,750 miles (middle half 43,750–88,750)Age 10: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 48,750–93,750)Age 11: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 48,750–93,750)Age 12: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 53,750–96,250)Age 13: typical 78,750 miles (middle half 56,250–101,250)Age 14: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 61,250–106,250)Age 15: typical 86,250 miles (middle half 63,750–111,250)Age 16: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 63,750–113,750)Age 17: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 71,250–118,750)Age 18: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 73,750–123,750)Age 19: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 73,750–126,250)Age 20: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 71,250–123,750)98k mi

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

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
316,25023,75041,250
421,25031,25051,250
523,75036,25053,750
628,75043,75063,750
733,75051,25073,750
841,25058,75083,750
943,75063,75088,750
1048,75068,75093,750
1148,75068,75093,750
1253,75073,75096,250
1356,25078,750101,250
1461,25083,750106,250
1563,75086,250111,250
1663,75088,750113,750
1771,25093,750118,750
1873,75096,250123,750
1973,75098,750126,250
2071,25098,750123,750

What the SE area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at SE-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
Ford25,37171.8%
Nissan23,39371.6%
Vauxhall22,78769.4%
Mercedes-Benz22,73780.1%
Volkswagen21,26975.3%
BMW19,39582.0%
Toyota17,19174.5%
Audi12,59781.3%
Honda8,17670.0%
Peugeot7,17370.8%
Hyundai6,96177.6%
Kia6,92879.3%

MOT test centres in the SE area

131 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the SE postcode area, 101 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 — 122 centres
A V AutosUnit 2, Broomsleigh Business Park, Worsley Bridge Road, Lower Sydenham, SE26 5BN02086 7028284
Abbey Auto Services35 Nightingale Grove, Lewisham, SE13 6HE02088 523652Not listed
Abbey Autos1-2-3 Hillreach, Woolwich, SE18 4AJ02088 5438904
Abbey Mot Station LtdUnit 6 Abbey Trading Estate, Bell Green Lane, Sydenham, SE26 5TW02086 5932331, 2
Adam Autos48a Saxon Road, SE25 5EH02086 8444434
Alton Motors London Ltd78 Norwood High Street, SE27 9NW02086 7043434
Amc Vehicle Maintenance Services7 Baring Road, Lee, SE12 0JP02088 5172454
Ancaster Group Limited61 Croydon Road, Penge, SE20 7TF02087 6892004
Ancaster Group Limited43-45 Eltham High St, Eltham, SE9 1DH02083 3169004
Anchor Mot CentreUnit 10, Ropery Business Park, Anchor And Hope Lane, SE7 7RX02082 939070Not listed
Andrews Garage30-36 Padfield Road, Camberwell, SE5 9AA02072 7424104
Ardgowan GarageR/o 112-114 Ardgowan Road, Catford, SE6 1UU02086 9811241, 2, 4
Automechse Limited6 Sedgemere Road, SE2 9SW02083 1068004
Avantgarde Auto Centre Limited155a Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, SE25 6RB02086 5382284
Beckenham Mot LtdUnit 6, The Bronze Works, Kangley Bridge Road, Sydenham, SE26 5AY02087 7864744, 7
Beehive Motor WorksRear Of 369 Footscray Road, New Eltham, SE9 2EH02088 5035141, 2, 3
Blackhorse Service Station2-10 Woodside Green, SE25 5DT02086 5431264
Blenheim Motors Ltd50 Blenheim Grove, Peckham, SE15 4QL02035 183062Not listed
Bravos Garage195a Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1HP02086 9919521, 2
Brixton Auto RepairUnit 6 Building 6, 87 Westmoor Street, Ashleigh Industrial Estate, SE7 8NQ07832 3716274, 5, 7
Brockley Mot Centre LimitedShardeloes Road, SE4 1DN02086 9166333
C&e Motors (greenwich) LimitedUnit 8 Brookmarsh Trading Estate, Norman Road, SE10 9QE02082 9350004
Car Tech Autospeed LimitedUnit 1-2 Milkwood Road, Mahatma Ghandi Industrial Estate, SE24 0JF07861 2582754, 5, 7
Catford Hill Motor Company27 Catford Hill, Catford, SE6 4NU02086 9079334
Charlton Auto Repair Centre117-119 Charlton Road, Charlton, SE3 8TL02084 655000Not listed
Chas Bikes Ltd111-113 Kennington Road, SE11 6SF02075 8278781, 2
Chl Ltd86 Herbert Road, Plumstead, SE18 3PP02088 5512344
Clifton Autos Ltd35a Clifton Way, SE15 2LH02072 5297574, 7
Creekside Auto Repair CentreUnit 7 Brookmarsh Trading Estate, 70 Norman Road, Greenwich, SE10 9QE02082 9358561, 2
Croxted Motors Of Dulwich204 Croxted Road, Herne Hill, SE24 9DG02086 740034Not listed
D And S Auto Solutions1 Holland Road, South Norwood, SE25 5RF02086 5465554
D D Autos (london) LtdArch 4, 195 Auckland Hill, West Norwood, SE27 9PD02086 8234344, 5, 7
Dartmouth Service Station Ltd201-213 Dartmouth Road, Sydenham, SE26 4QY02086 9900774
De Machanic Valley Limited16-20 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, SE9 4QW02086 9486871, 2, 4
Deptford Mot & Service Centre1-2 Blackhorse Road, Blackhorse Business Park, Deptford, SE8 5HZ02086 9100801, 2, 4, 5, 7
Derby Autos2a Griffin Road, Plumstead, SE18 7QF02088 5516364
Direct Garage ServicesReynolds Place, Blackheath, SE3 8SX02088 582636Not listed
Drive X Automotive Solutions LtdUnit 6, 108 Nathan Way, Thamesmead Business Park, SE28 0AU07588 2140494, 7
Dundalk Motors (london)2a Dundalk Road, Brockley, SE4 2JL02076 395861Not listed
Eden Park Motorist Centre Ltd243-251 Bromley Road, Catford, SE6 2RA02086 9779274
Elliotts Motor Company55 Meadowcourt Road, Blackheath, SE3 9DU02083 1876764
Eltham Test Centre1 Avery Hill Road, New Eltham, SE9 2BD02088 5000154
Euro Car Centre150a Norwood Road, SE24 9AY02086 7471054
F.w.r.330 Kennington Road, SE11 4LD02078 207818Not listed
First Step TrustUnit 9 Kingside Business Estate, Ruston Road, Woolwich, SE18 5BX02084 6578484, 5, 7
Fiveways Mot Service Centre Ltd729 Sidcup Road, New Eltham, SE9 3AQ02088 5102724
Gauden Motors193c Auckland Hill, West Norwood, SE27 9PD02086 700897Not listed
General Autos171 Abbey Street, Bermondsey, SE1 3GR02072 3734444, 7
Gj Motors17 Plough Way, SE16 2LS02072 3188614
Gonnella Brothers5a Catford Hill, Catford, SE6 4NU02086 9000604, 5, 7
Gordon Grove Garage Ltd418-419 Gordon Grove, Camberwell, SE5 9DU02072 7448093, 4
Government Car Service306 St James Road, Bermondsey, SE1 5JX02079 4438574
Gps Testing LtdUnits 17 & 18 Bolina Road, Enterprise Industrial Estate, Rotherhithe, SE16 3LF02072315837/020739473234, 5, 7
Greenwich Scooters And MotorbikesUnit 1, Peterboat Close, Greenwich, SE10 0PX02088 5386801, 2
Greenwich Service Plus LtdFleet Management Birchmere Depot, Eastern Way, Thamesmead, SE28 8BF02089 2145644, 5, 7
Halfords Autocentre40 Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4JD02080 9281154
Halfords Autocentre157 Greenwich High Street, Greenwich, SE10 8JH02088 5852884
Halfords AutocentreUnit 2 Woolwich Trade Park, Pettman Crescent, Woolwich, SE28 0BJ02083 1798894
Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 15 Meridian Trading Estate, Bugsby Way, Charlton, SE7 7SJ02088 5842404, 7
Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 1, 160 Bromley Road, Catford, SE6 2NZ02086 9564954, 7
Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit A4, Bell Green Retail Park, Spine Road, Bell Green, SE26 4PU02086 5963424
Hawstead Garage2 - 6 Rushey Green Road, Catford, SE6 4JF02086 9063634, 7
Ichthus Motor ServicesGrove Close, SE23 1AS02082 9116524
J & K Rackley And Sons Auto RepairsR/o 8/9 Tudor Parade, Well Hall Road, Eltham, SE9 6SX02088 5062434
J F Auto Services LlpArch 206, Penrose Grove, SE17 3EZ02077 0806744
J W Mot CentreUnit 1-3, Bostall Hill, SE2 0RB02083 1230404
Jkk Mots29a Penhall Road, Charlton, SE7 8RX02088 581999Not listed
Kar KlinikUnit 1 Abbey Trading Estate, Bell Green Lane, Sydenham, SE26 5TW02087 7877754
Kimade Services LimitedUnit 3, Building 6, 87 Westmoor Street, Charlton, SE7 8NQ07860 3876864, 5, 7
Knighton Motors Ltd153-161 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, SE26 5HB02087 7831094
Kwik - Fit6 - 42 Blackheath Road, Greenwich, SE10 8EF02086 9100364
Kwik - Fit120 - 128 Walworth Road, SE17 1JL02077 0387444
Kwik - Fit55 - 63 Grove Vale, Dulwich, SE22 8QE02086 9361084
Kwik - FitUnit 1 Lombard Trading Estate, Anchor And Hope Lane, Charlton, SE7 7SN02082 9319445, 7
Kwik Fit684 - 698 Old Kent Road, SE15 1JS02073 5899564
Kwik Fit59 - 63 Knights Hill, West Norwood, SE27 0HN02087 6152614
Kwik Fit193 Sydenham Road, Lower Sydenham, SE26 5HF02086 5954704
Kwik-Fit144 Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5PR02083 1892194
Lcr MotorcyclesUnit 1, Peterboat Close, Greenwich, SE10 0PX02088 5386801, 2
Lions Test Centre LtdUnits 17 & 18 Bolina Road, Enterprise Industrial Estate, Rotherhithe, SE16 3LF02072315837/020739473234, 5, 7
London ScootersLondon Scooters, 13 Crucifix Lane, London Bridge, SE1 3JW02073 7816671, 2
London Star Auto Ltd2a Denmark Road, Camberwell, SE5 9EW02073 2651294
Ltk Garage134 Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4JT02034 4155404
Merlin Mot Centre Ltd16 Lakedale Road, Plumstead, SE18 1PP02083 1611354
Mersh BrothersUnit 21 Bellingham Trading Estate, Franthorne Way, Catford, SE6 3BX02086 9847944, 7
Mick's Garage (bombay Street) Limited16-18 Bombay Street, Bermondsey, SE16 3UX02072 3173004
Millenium Motors Se1 LtdArch 43-47 Kings Bench Street, SE1 0QX02079 2850051, 2
Morgan Richards Garage Ltd12 Anchorage Point, Anchor And Hope Lane, Charlton, SE7 7SQ02088 5425501, 2, 4, 5, 7
Mot Warehouse145 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, SE28 0AB02083 059636Not listed
Motor MedicsUnit 5, 19-21 Penhall Road, Charlton, SE7 8RX02082 9339991, 2, 4, 7
N E M MotorsArch 219, Blenheim Grove, Peckham, SE15 4QL02076 356531Not listed
Nathan Way Garage LtdUnit 4, 71-73 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, SE28 0BQ02088 545449Not listed
Neguinho Motors Ltd9-13 Catford Hill, SE6 4NU07429 5545391, 2
Ozzie Motors35a Clifton Way, SE15 2LH02072 5297574, 7
Park Row Garage LtdThe Garage, Hoskins Street, Greenwich, SE10 9PB02083 0508704
Phoenix Autotech Ltd23 Wilton Road, Abbeywood, SE2 9RH02083 1222221, 2
Plumstead GaragesUnit 1, Old Tramyard, Lakedale Rd, Plumstead, SE18 1PP02088 554802Not listed
Plumstead Mot CentreUnit 19, Old Tramyard, Lakedale Road, Plumstead, SE18 1PP02088 5548024, 5, 7
Portmill Auto Engineers109 Nathan Way, SE28 0AQ02088 5426441, 2, 4
Raihan Auto CenterUnit 17, 71-73 Nathan Way, Thamemead, SE28 0BQ02034 4144604
Riverside Garage2b Rathmore Road, Charlton, SE7 7QW02088 5800414
Rodney Garages LtdUnit 6 Dulwich Business Centre, Malham Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1AG02086 9977033, 4
South London Clutch & GearboxArch 200-234, Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 4BX02072 5287044
South Norwood Mot Test Centre LimitedUnit 3, 67 Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4JD02086 568593Not listed
Spray Street Autos31a Spray Street, Woolwich, SE18 6AP02088 5581114
St Georges Mot CentreR/o 8-14 George Lane, Lewisham, SE13 6HH02086 9888754
St Mildreds Garage110 St Mildreds Road, Lee, SE12 0RG02084 6146244
Stewie Autos38a Laleham Road, Catford, SE6 2HT02084 6145234
Suerose Motors LtdBloomfield Service Station, 1 Bloomfield Road, Plumstead, SE18 7JJ02088 5515264
Terrys Autos2 Horn Lane, Greenwich, SE10 0RT02083 0517444
The Great Automobiles Limited22 Franklin Road, Penge, SE20 8HW02087 7822664
The Test Centre Deptford193-197 Edward Place, Edward Street, Deptford, SE8 5HD02086 9198271, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Top Gear MotorsArch 438, Gordon Grove, Camberwell, SE5 9DU02077 3316221, 2, 4
Total Auto CareRear Of 228 Portland Road, South Norwood, SE25 4SL02086 5656654
Turners Test Centre Ltd11a Barry Road, SE22 0HX02086 9311751, 2, 4
Volvo Cars South East London701-725 Sidcup Road, New Eltham, SE9 3AQ01689 8780005, 7
Wali MotorsArches 225-226 Edward Place, SE8 5HD02086 9239804
Wali MotorsSilk Mills Path, Lewisham, SE13 7BG02088 521755Not listed
Waytune Auto Services40a Culmore Road, Peckham, SE15 2RQ02076 3916804
Wj King Garages Ltd40-43 Artillery Place, Woolwich, SE18 4AE02088 5481614
Yannis Motors Mot CentreUnit 5, Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 4RF02077 3262421, 2, 4
Zaks Mot & Service Centre255 Hardess Street, SE24 0HN02077 3717081, 2, 4
Sydenham — 4 centres
Mercedes-Benz13-15 Sydenham Road, Bell Green Retail Park, SE26 4PR02086 6398484
Mercedes-Benz13-15 Sydenham Road, Bell Green Retail Park, SE26 4PR02086 6398004
Mercedes-Benz13-15 Sydenham Road, Bell Green Retail Park, SE26 4PR07768 8354964
Sydenham Auto Services Ltd104b Newlands Park, SE26 5NA02070 1846404
Abbey Wood — 1 centre
Clarkes Vehicle Service LtdUnit 1, Lyndean Industrial Estate, Felixstowe Road, SE2 9SG02034 8928824, 7
Brockley — 1 centre
Brockley Rise Mot Ltd129 Brockley Rise, SE23 1NJ02086 9955484, 7
Catford — 1 centre
We Fix Any CarFordmill Depot, 27 Fordmill Road, SE6 3JH02084 6148794
Thamesmead — 1 centre
One Stop Auto CentreUnit 1, 71-73 Nathan Way, SE28 0BQ02088 5483824, 5, 7
Woolwich — 1 centre
Hedin Automotive WoolwichUnit 10m, The Io Centre, Skeffington Street, SE18 6SR02033 1868684

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.

How these figures are computed. Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from the DVSA anonymised MOT results dataset (every MOT test in Great Britain — 2025 for single-year figures; trend figures state their span, currently 2023–2025). Where a figure comes from a sample or uses banded values (mileage is banded to 2,500 miles), the page says so beside the figure. Test class 4 only, first tests only — retests are excluded. Class 4 is the car MOT class and also covers car-derived vans, pickups and motorhomes tested to the same standard; where this page says "cars" it means class 4. Pass rate = passes ÷ (passes + failures + pass-after-rectification): a vehicle that failed and was fixed during the visit counts as a fail. Pass rates describe fleets, not individual machines: they reflect how cars were driven, maintained and used as well as how they were built, and beyond recorded mileage none of that is in the data. A well-kept example of a model with a weak average can still pass; a neglected example of a strong one can still fail. No figure is shown for any group with fewer than 500 tests. Location is the test centre's postcode area, not where any car is kept. Alias spellings of a make in the DVSA file are counted under one make name, using SortedCars' grouping tables. “Dangerous” is DVSA's statutory defect category (in force since May 2018): a defect posing an immediate risk to road safety — driving the vehicle before repair is an offence. What these figures are for. These statistics are general information about groups of vehicles. They are not advice, a valuation or a recommendation to buy, avoid or price any particular vehicle, and no decision about one car should rest on them alone — check the car itself and its own records. We take care over the calculations, but we cannot guarantee they are complete, current or free of error, and we accept no liability for loss arising from reliance on them. This does not limit any liability that cannot lawfully be limited — see our Terms & Conditions. If you believe any figure on this page is inaccurate, contact us. SortedCars is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the DVSA or DVLA. DVSA publishes the raw test records; the statistics on this page are SortedCars' own calculations from them. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.