MOT pass rates in Taunton

217,052 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the TA postcode area in 2025. The TA postcode area covers Taunton and the towns around it — Bridgwater, Minehead, Wellington and Burnham-on-Sea 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
67.3%
5.0 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
217,052
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
12.2 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
8.0%
of TA-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Taunton 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
#104 highest
67.3% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#3 oldest
average 12.2 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#110 highest
1.2% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#75 busiest
217,052 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at TA-area test centres, Land Rover is the one tested furthest above its national share: 4.4% of TA-area first tests against 2.8% of tests nationally — 1.6 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Taunton and its neighbours

Taunton and four neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
TA (Taunton)217,05267.3%12.2 yrs1.2%
BA (Bath)281,12366.7%11.7 yrs1.9%
BS (Bristol)575,55666.0%11.1 yrs2.2%
DT (Dorchester)130,37566.8%12.7 yrs1.1%
EX (Exeter)374,48464.8%12.0 yrs1.5%

Pass rate by car age — TA area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Taunton (TA) areaAll of Britain
40%50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)TA area, vehicle age 3: 88.3%TA area, vehicle age 4: 87.1%TA area, vehicle age 5: 86.4%TA area, vehicle age 6: 84.3%TA area, vehicle age 7: 82.2%TA area, vehicle age 8: 78.6%TA area, vehicle age 9: 74.8%TA area, vehicle age 10: 71.5%TA area, vehicle age 11: 68%TA area, vehicle age 12: 64.2%TA area, vehicle age 13: 61.1%TA area, vehicle age 14: 58.3%TA area, vehicle age 15: 55%TA area, vehicle age 16: 53.5%TA area, vehicle age 17: 50.8%TA area, vehicle age 18: 50%TA area, vehicle age 19: 50%TA area, vehicle age 20: 49.2%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%TA area 49.2%
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Age (years)TA area testsTA area pass rateAll cars
37,51688.3%88.5%
48,24587.1%87.2%
58,12986.4%86.0%
611,90384.3%83.5%
712,78182.2%80.9%
814,22878.6%78.2%
915,83874.8%74.9%
1016,05971.5%71.9%
1115,58968.0%68.6%
1214,43464.2%65.8%
1312,66661.1%63.5%
1411,72558.3%61.2%
1511,06955.0%59.3%
169,89253.5%58.3%
178,85050.8%57.2%
188,51050.0%57.4%
196,56150.0%57.0%
205,18149.2%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

TA area aheadTA area behind
-10-5+0+5+10Age 3: -0.2 points vs the average car3Age 4: -0.1 points vs the average carAge 5: +0.4 points vs the average car5Age 6: +0.8 points vs the average carAge 7: +1.3 points vs the average car7Age 8: +0.4 points vs the average carAge 9: -0.1 points vs the average car9Age 10: -0.4 points vs the average carAge 11: -0.6 points vs the average car11Age 12: -1.6 points vs the average carAge 13: -2.4 points vs the average car13Age 14: -2.9 points vs the average carAge 15: -4.3 points vs the average car15Age 16: -4.8 points vs the average carAge 17: -6.4 points vs the average car17Age 18: -7.4 points vs the average carAge 19: -7.0 points vs the average car19Age 20: -8.4 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-0.2
4-0.1
5+0.4
6+0.8
7+1.3
8+0.4
9-0.1
10-0.4
11-0.6
12-1.6
13-2.4
14-2.9
15-4.3
16-4.8
17-6.4
18-7.4
19-7.0
20-8.4

The cars tested around Taunton, by age

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

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 7k3Age 4: 8kAge 5: 8k5Age 6: 11kAge 7: 12k7Age 8: 14kAge 9: 15k9Age 10: 16kAge 11: 15k11Age 12: 14kAge 13: 12k13Age 14: 11kAge 15: 11k15Age 16: 9kAge 17: 8k17Age 18: 8kAge 19: 6k19Age 20: 5k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
37,516
48,245
58,129
611,903
712,781
814,228
915,838
1016,059
1115,589
1214,434
1312,666
1411,725
1511,069
169,892
178,850
188,510
196,561
205,181

What cars fail on around Taunton

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.7%
Suspension21.9%
Brakes13.1%
Tyres11.4%
Visibility7.9%
Body, chassis, structure6.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.0%
Steering4.0%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (97.2% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Tyres: 29.1% of advisories29.1%Suspension: 25.1% of advisories25.1%Brakes: 24.4% of advisories24.4%Non-component advisories: 5.1% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 4.6% of advisoriesBody, chassis, structure: 3.7% of advisories
TyresSuspensionBrakesNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksBody, chassis, structure
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres29.1%
Suspension25.1%
Brakes24.4%
Non-component advisories5.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.6%
Body, chassis, structure3.7%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the four most-tested fuel types in the TA 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%Diesel: 64.1% of 104,806 tests64.1%Diesel104,806 testsPetrol: 69.0% of 102,902 tests69.0%Petrol102,902 testsHybrid electric: 86.7% of 6,287 tests86.7%Hybrid6,287 testsElectric: 85.0% of 2,523 tests85.0%Electric2,523 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Diesel104,80664.1%
Petrol102,90269.0%
Hybrid electric6,28786.7%
Electric2,52385.0%

What mileage is normal around Taunton?

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

Typical car, TA area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–36,250)Age 4: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 21,250–46,250)Age 5: typical 38,750 miles (middle half 26,250–53,750)Age 6: typical 43,750 miles (middle half 31,250–61,250)Age 7: typical 51,250 miles (middle half 36,250–71,250)Age 8: typical 61,250 miles (middle half 41,250–81,250)Age 9: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 48,750–91,250)Age 10: typical 76,250 miles (middle half 53,750–101,250)Age 11: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 61,250–108,750)Age 12: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 66,250–116,250)Age 13: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 71,250–123,750)Age 14: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 76,250–131,250)Age 15: typical 103,750 miles (middle half 78,750–133,750)Age 16: typical 106,250 miles (middle half 78,750–136,250)Age 17: typical 111,250 miles (middle half 83,750–143,750)Age 18: typical 116,250 miles (middle half 86,250–146,250)Age 19: typical 113,750 miles (middle half 83,750–146,250)Age 20: typical 116,250 miles (middle half 83,750–148,750)116k mi

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

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
316,25023,75036,250
421,25031,25046,250
526,25038,75053,750
631,25043,75061,250
736,25051,25071,250
841,25061,25081,250
948,75068,75091,250
1053,75076,250101,250
1161,25083,750108,750
1266,25091,250116,250
1371,25096,250123,750
1476,250103,750131,250
1578,750103,750133,750
1678,750106,250136,250
1783,750111,250143,750
1886,250116,250146,250
1983,750113,750146,250
2083,750116,250148,750

What the TA area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at TA-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
Ford30,74964.0%
Volkswagen22,97066.9%
Vauxhall15,36160.6%
Peugeot12,17763.8%
Nissan11,32864.9%
BMW10,36972.8%
Audi10,29973.5%
Land Rover9,62170.6%
Toyota9,09870.8%
Mercedes-Benz8,44471.1%
Citroen8,37861.7%
Hyundai5,99670.6%

MOT test centres in the TA area

190 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the TA postcode area, 168 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
Taunton — 56 centres
A & M Car Sales LimitedCornishway East, Galmington Trading Estate, TA1 5LZ01823 2892224
A1 Mot CentreUnits 1 2 4 And 5, Watcombe House, Railway Street, TA2 6HF01823 3353374, 5, 7
Abacus Vehicle Services LimitedUnit 2a & 3b, Elite Cameron Premises, Albemarle Road, TA1 1BJ01823 3367297
Bishops Hull MotorsCornishway West, Galmington Trading Estate, TA1 5NA01823 2716764
Calibre Autos Ltd33 Wellington New Road, TA1 5LU01823 3303394
Coast And Country Maintenance SolutionsUnit 4 And 5 Fideoak Mill, Bishops Hull, TA4 1AF01823 5800594, 7
Cook Way Auto Service CentreCook Way, Bindon Road, TA2 6BG01823 3335404
Country Cars & Vans LtdStation Yard, Station Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2LX01984 6244074, 5, 7
Croft Garage LtdMonkton Heathfield, TA2 8NB01823 4123934
Eden TauntonDeangate Avenue, TA1 2UH01823 4444104
Fairwater Garage (taunton) Ltd144a Priorswood Road, TA2 8DN01823 2772684
Fivehead GarageFivehead, TA3 6PX01460 2812304
G V BikesPooles Garage, Whitehall, TA1 1PG01823 2760121, 2
Goddard & Family LtdGreenbrook Terrace, TA1 1UU01823 3380054, 5, 7
Grahams Motorcycles4 Cornishway North, Galmington, TA1 5LY01823 3313971, 2
Halfords AutocentreCastle Street, TA1 4AB01823 3252084
Halfords AutocentreWellington New Road & Junction, Cornishway West, Galmington, TA1 5NA01823 3377844
Harv's Auto RepairsUnit D Rexquote, Broadgauge Business Park, TA4 3RU01823 2894444
Hatch Beauchamp GarageVillage Road, Hatch Beauchamp, TA3 6TH01823 4802704
Hearns Of TauntonBelvedere Trading Estate, TA1 1BH01823 3275554
Hickleys LtdCastle Street, Tangier, TA1 4AU01823 3286001, 2
Howards HondaPriorswood Road, TA2 8DN01823 2734004
Howards Hyundai TauntonBridgwater Road, Bathpool, TA2 8BN01823 3207174
Howards Kia Taunton20 Priorswood Road, TA2 8DN01823 3641504
Howards TauntonPriorswood Road, TA2 8DN01823 3213214
I And M MotorsThe New Workshop, Broad Lane, North Curry, TA3 6EE01823 4909744
Isle Valley TransportThe Garage, Isle Brewers, Fivehead, TA3 6QL01460 2812134
J M AutosUnit 2, Fideoak Mill, Bishops Hull, TA4 1AF01823 3378564, 5, 7
J R Auto Works LtdWalford Cross, A38 Bridgwater Road, TA2 8QR01823 4133334, 7
K & R Auto Services LtdCook Way, Bindon Road, TA2 6BG01823 2899284, 7
Kwik FitPriory Bridge Road, TA1 1PP01823 2849784
Manor GarageTaunton Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2TH01984 6233784
Mercedes Benz ExeterToneway, TA1 2EJ01823 4475554
Mercedes Benz ExeterPlot 2, Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, TA2 8QY07557 6858524, 7
Mill Auto ServicesUnit A Mill Lane, Creech St Michael, TA3 5PX01823 4441174
Mot Centre37a St James Street, TA1 1JR01823 2820904
Mount Street Garage Ltd4 Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LH01823 4322054
P & P Auto Mot Centre LtdUnit 6b Courtlands Industrial Estate, TA2 6NS01823 7773334, 5, 7
Perry & Prouse (south West) LtdUnit 2 Smalls Yard, (rear Of 58 Station Road), TA1 1NU01823 2883514
Protyre TauntonUnit M1/m2, Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, TA2 8QY01823 2824244, 5, 7
Queen Street Garage Taunton LtdQueen Street, TA1 3AX01823 3333854
Silver Street Automotive LimitedPriory Way, TA1 2BB01823 2852004
Silver Street Taunton50 To 52 Silver Street, TA1 3DL01823 2735004
Somerset CollegeWellington Road, TA1 5AX01823 3663661, 2, 4, 5, 7
Somerset County Cars142 Priorswood Road, TA2 8DN01823 2899014
Staplehay Auto Services LtdStaplehay, Trull, TA3 7HB01823 3364954
Taunton FordPriorswood Road, TA2 8DN01823 2810004, 5, 7
The Tyre BayUnit A, The Orchards, West Monkton, TA2 8QN01823 6199324
Total TriumphTotal Triumph, A38 Wellington Road, TA4 1ES01823 3588991, 2
Vertu Land Rover TauntonPriory Way, TA1 2BB01823 6977774
Waterrow Service StationWiveliscombe, TA4 2BA01984 6241403, 4
West Quantoxhead Motor ServicesWest Quantoxhead, Williton, TA4 4DN01984 6324374
Wickens TransportThe Waggon Works, Roughmoor Trading Estate, Williton, TA4 4TA01984 6328854, 5, 7
Williton Autoservices LtdUnit 10, Roughmoor Enterprise Centre, Williton, TA4 4RF01984 6336834
Williton Mot CentreUnit 6-11, Roughmoor Industrial Estate, Williton, TA4 4RF01984 6314663, 4
Wookie Custom CyclesUnit 12, 54 Long Street, Williton, TA4 4QU07775 9112101, 2
Bridgwater — 44 centres
A F B MotorcyclesUnit 2, East Quay Park, TA6 4DB01278 4443031, 2
A L S Service And RepairsUnit 8, Hillside Farm, Cockwood, TA5 1RH01278 6529764, 5, 7
A S G AutosUnit 16, Small Industrial Estate, Dunwear, TA7 0AA01278 4344704, 7
A1 Mot Centre (bridgwater) LimitedUnit G5, Beech Business Park, Bristol Road, TA6 4FF01278 7678384, 5, 7
Anderson & WallChurch Street, TA6 5AS01278 4230891, 2, 3, 4
Audi 4 U LtdUnit 18, Axe Road, Colley Lane Industrial Estate, TA6 5LJ01278 4341414
Bear's Garage LtdUnit 3 Medway Park, Chedzoy Lane, TA7 8QW01278 5705451, 2, 4, 7
Bridgwater Ford18-24 North Street, TA6 3PE01278 7279354, 5, 7
Bridgwater Mot Centre LtdWalton Hall, Salmon Parade, TA6 5JT07715 3057635, 7
Byron Wynn Autos136a St John Street, TA6 5JE01278 4228364
C C MotorsUnit 5a, Phoenix Road, Colley Lane Industrial Estate, TA6 5LZ01278 4555201, 2, 4, 7
C W Feltham LimitedHigherlands, Kilve, TA5 1DZ01278 7413724, 5, 7
Causeway 4 X 4Bristol Road, Dunball, TA6 4TN01278 6833453, 4, 5, 7
Central Motor CoEast Quay, TA6 5AZ01278 4232894
Chris BlakeUnion Street, TA6 4BY01278 4237434
Greinton Service StationTaunton Road, Greinton, TA7 9BP01458 2100944
Halfords AutocentreUnit 2, East Quay Mews, East Quay, TA6 4DB01278 4565507
Halfords AutocentreUnit D, Wylds Road, TA6 4BH01278 5553484
Hickleys LtdUnit 1, East Quay, TA6 4DB01278 4235704
Inwood Workshop LimitedInwood Workshop, Nether Stowey, TA5 1HY01278 7331454
Keenthorne GarageNether Stowey, TA5 1HZ01278 7322564
Kwik FitSt Johns Street, TA6 5HY01278 4584214
Mason Auto Services LimitedTaunton Road Service Station, Taunton Road, TA6 6LD01278 4200774
N NichollsUnits 2 - 5, Wireworks Estate, Bristol Road, TA6 4AP01278 4279974, 7
N R K ServicesUnit 1, 13 Kidsbury Road, TA6 7AG01278 4506104
Pat Watts Motorcycles40 St Marys Street, TA6 3LY01278 4471651, 2
Pawlett Service Station Ltd7 Bristol Road, Pawlett, TA6 4SW01278 6832164
Riders Of Bridgwater LtdRiders House, Wylds Road, TA6 4BH01278 4576521, 2
Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance ServicesShowground Road, Huntworth, Somerset, TA6 6LQ01278 4413804
S.l.automotiveUnit Y-20, Carvers Mill Business Park, Wylds Road, TA6 4BH01278 4455854, 5, 7
Silver Street Bridgwater193 Bristol Road, TA6 4BJ01278 4449994, 7
Somerset Vehicle Services LtdUnit C, 66 Bath Road, Ashcott, TA7 9QJ01458 2104024, 7
Staceys MotorsQuantock Terrace, The Drove, TA6 4BA01278 4584004
Stogursey Motors7 High Street, Stogursey, TA5 1TB01278 7322371, 2, 4
Tech24 Auto Services LtdUnit B Thistle Park, Crossways Road, TA6 6LS01278 2563004
Tsr Performance1 Stockmoor Park, Taunton Road, TA6 6LD01278 4530364
Vertu Bmw BridgwaterThe Showground, Taunton Road, TA6 6DD01278 4291224
Waterman's GarageFour Forks, High Street, Spaxton, TA5 1BW01278 6712544, 5, 7
Wembdon MotorsChurch Road, Wembdon, TA6 7RR01278 4566904
West Country Garage LtdMarsh Lane, Huntworth Gate, TA6 6LQ01278 4551554
Witchell Auto ServicesUnit 8 Fothergill House, Fothergill Business Park, Colley Lane, TA6 5JJ01278 2388274
Wjh Auto LtdUnit 16b, Wireworks Estate, Bristol Road, TA6 4AP01278 5740505
Ye Olde Compass Garage Ltd13-15 Wembdon Road, TA6 7DJ01278 4212371, 2, 4
Yeomans LimitedMarket Way, North Petherton, TA6 6DF01278 6649004
Somerset — 19 centres
A B Auto RepairsFurnham Road, Chard, TA20 1AB01460 2391704
Aardvark Motors LtdWheelwrights Yard, Catsgore, Somerton, TA11 7HY01458 2417984
Automania (south West) Ltd30 Berrow Road, Burnham On Sea, TA8 2EX01278 7847924
Beaver GaragesVulcan Road, Minehead, TA24 6DG01643 7068921, 2, 4
Central Motors Chard LtdEast Street, Chard, TA20 1EP01460 647474
Chelston Motor HomesChelston Business Park, Wellington, TA21 9JE01823 6620754, 5, 7
Exford Service Station LtdChapel Street, Exford, Minehead, TA24 7PU01643 8316064
Falcon Vehicle SolutionsShowground Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6AJ01278 4222214, 5, 7
J Brake & Son Limited63 Station Road, Ilminster, TA19 9BQ01460 543314, 5, 7
J F Auto Repairs LtdUnit 3 Crewkerne Station Business Park, Station Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8AU01460 2474464, 7
P & N Motor Repairs LtdUnit B & C, Cornishway North, Taunton, TA1 5LY01823 3307554, 7
Polden Vehicle Services LtdUnit 18 Suprema Commercial Estate, Broadway, Edington, Bridgwater, TA7 9BF07808 5443484
Protyre Bridgwater130-140 Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4BP01278 4245234
Quirke Street Motors5 To 7 Quirke Street, Minehead, TA24 5TZ01643 7065094
S C Blew Automotive Services LimitedUnit 8 Cornishway East, Galmington Trading Estate, Taunton, TA1 5LZ01823 2826144
Somerset Motor ServicesUnit 41 Axe Road, Colley Lane Industrial Estate, Bridgwater, TA6 5LN01278 4392371, 2, 4, 5, 7
Timpson's Garage8a South Street, Burnham - On - Sea, TA8 1BS07791 0810664
Tlc Garage Services LimitedCompound 2, Foxmoor Business Park, Wellington, TA21 9RF01823 4449994, 5, 7
Yandles Garage LtdNorth Street, Martock, TA12 6ER01935 8225044, 5, 7
Wellington — 14 centres
Aplins Practical ServicesSpypost Garage, Rockwell Green, TA21 9PY01823 6644324
Bulford Garage LtdStation Road, TA21 8NJ01823 6677424
D & N Autocare22 Knights Road, Chelston Business Park, TA21 9JH01823 6686684
D&c Car Sales And RepairsUnit 5c Wellington Business Park, Chelston, TA21 9HP07424 0259844, 7
Grants Of WellingtonUnit 5, Blackdown Business Park, Sylvan Road, TA21 8ST01823 6620674
Holcombe GarageHolcombe Rogus, TA21 0PJ01823 6726934
Kcs Auto's LtdUnit 3, Blackdown Business Park, Sylvan Road, TA21 8ST01823 6645484, 5, 7
Okee LimitedUnit C3 & C4, Monument View, TA21 9ND01823 6177904
Rgm GarageUnit 17 Foxmoor Business Park, Foxmoor Business Park Road, TA21 9RF01823 7244671, 2
South Street Motors Avr LimitedUnit 7 Blackdown Bus Park, Scotts Lane, TA21 8TS01823 6648834, 5, 7
South Street Motors Avr Ltd27 - 31 South Street, TA21 8NR01823 6648834
Tone Gate Motors LtdUnit 6, Tone Dale Industrial Estate, Milverton Road, TA21 0AN01823 6673734
Wellington Mot And Service CentreChelston Business Park, Summerfield Avenue, TA21 9JF01823 216196Not listed
Wellington Motors LtdTaunton Vale House, Summerfield Way, Chelston Business Park, TA21 9JE01823 6675114, 5, 7
Chard — 13 centres
Adams Mot Centre LtdThe Myrtles, Forton, TA20 4HB01460 667884
Bartlett Park GarageChard Business Park, Thorndun Park Drive, TA20 1FF01460 676064, 5, 7
Hibbard AutomotiveHorseshoe Road, Thorncombe, TA20 4PS01460300444
John Beer Motor RepairsFore Street, TA20 1EP01460 2472224, 5, 7
John Beer Motor Repairs14b Millfield Industrial Estate, TA20 2BB01460 656714, 5, 7
Lewis MotorsMillfield Trading Estate, TA20 2BB01460630951, 2, 4
Paul Church Motor RepairsUnits 4 - 6, Millfield Industrial Estate, TA20 2BB01460 644684, 5, 7
R & D MotorsUnit 3 Yonder Hill, TA20 4QR01460 2200234, 5, 7
Roxboro GarageHornsbury Hill, TA20 3DB01460621743, 4
Slades Garage23 Leach Road, TA20 1FA01460 659784, 5, 7
Vancon Conversions LtdUnit 8b, Millfield Industrial Estate, TA20 2BB01460 4974854, 5, 7
Victoria Garage Mot Testing Centre3 Willoughby Place, Millfield Industrial Estate, TA20 2BB01460657004, 5, 7
Yarcombe CoachworksUnit 2, Yonder Hill Industrial Estate, Chard Junction, TA20 4QR01460 2200414
Minehead — 10 centres
Beaver GaragesBrunel Way, Enterprise Park, TA24 5BY01643 7068684, 5, 7
Bilbrook Garage LtdBilbrook, TA24 6HD01984 6400774
Blue Anchor Bay GarageCarhampton Road, Blue Anchor, TA24 6JZ01643 8215714
C & C MotorsHawksworth Road, TA24 5BZ01643 7060124
Derek MersonThe Metropole Garage, North Road, TA24 5QW01643 7023454
Jack Robinson Autocare Ltd3 Hawksworth Road, TA24 5BZ01643 8292724
Minehead Mot Centre LtdMobile Autos, Mart Road, TA24 5BJ01643 7060051, 2, 4, 5, 7
Minehead Motors71 Alcombe Road, Alcombe, TA24 6BD01643 7070645
Neil Arnold Tyres LimitedStaddons Garage, Bampton Street, TA24 5TR01643 7077884
West Coast MotorcyclesUnit 4, Hawksworth Road, TA24 5BZ01643 7025111, 2
Highbridge — 8 centres
Alpha Classic Motorcycle Restorations LtdUnit 6 Oaktree Park, Bristol Road, Edithmead, TA9 4HA01278 2380901, 2
Averys GarageChurch Street, Mark, TA9 4NF01278 6412034
Derecks Mot CentreBason Bridge Garage, 103 Church Road, East Huntspill, TA9 4RL01278 7852144
Motorfix Auto CentreUnit 5, Walrow Industrial Estate, TA9 4AG01278 2380804
Newroad MotorcyclesUnit 1, 33 Commerce Way, Walrow Industrial Estate, TA9 4AG01278 7806471, 2
Tarnock GarageOak Tree Park South, Bristol Road, Edithmead, TA9 4HA01934 7503204, 5, 7
Vantech Commercials Ltd11 Commerce Way, TA9 4AG01278 4976574, 5, 7
Walrow Tyre ServicesCommerce Way, Walrow Ind Est, TA9 4AG01278 7844274
Crewkerne — 4 centres
Crewkerne Garage Services LimitedUnit 4, Crewkerne Business Park, TA18 7HJ01460 789861, 2
J H Swaffield And Sons8 East Street, TA18 7AB01460720594
Misterton GarageMiddle Street, Misterton, TA18 8LY01460 729973, 4
Rivermead GarageYeovil Road, Haselbury, TA18 7PH01460 788084, 7
Dulverton — 4 centres
Exebridge MotorsUnit 11, Exebridge Industrial Estate, Exebridge, TA22 9BL01398 3230584
G C Stanbury And SonBridge Garage, Bridge Street, TA22 9HJ01398 3235454
J & M Motor RepairsUnit 12, Barle Enterprise Centre, TA22 9BF01398 3229664
Moor Motors42 Jury Road, TA22 9EJ01398323180/3245651, 2, 4
Ilminster — 3 centres
Giles Motors LtdUnit 10a, Rose Mills Industrial Estate, TA19 9PS01460 527981, 2, 4, 7
J Brake And Son LtdStation Road, TA19 9BQ01460 543314
Mynster MotorsUnit 1 Slape Industrial Estate, Station Road, TA19 9BL01460521414, 5, 7
Langport — 3 centres
Shires Garage Auto ServicesSomerton Road, TA10 9SQ01458 2505704
Westover Garage LtdThe Willows Business Park, Westover Trading Estate, TA10 9RB01458 2522521, 2, 4, 7
Wiltown Garage LtdWiltown Garage, Curry Rivel, TA10 0JF01458 2521664
Martock — 3 centres
A Wensley Service & Repairs LtdOld School Farm, Bower Hinton, TA12 6JY01935 8220534
Bridge Garage & Mot CentreWater Street, TA12 6JW01935 8225475, 7
Great Western Auto RepairUnit 5 Oakland Court, Martock Business Park, TA12 6HP07375 537214Not listed
Somerton — 3 centres
Bancombe Auto Services12 Bancombe Court, Somerton Business Park, Bancombe Road, TA11 6SB01458 2744114, 7
H & M MotorsUnit 4 George Wheeler Court, Somerton Business Park, Bancombe Road, TA11 6FW01458 2723954, 5, 7
Somerton Motor CompanyUnit 9, Bancombe Road Trading Estate, TA11 6SB01458 2744554
Burnham On Sea — 1 centre
Dog MotorcyclesUnit 1 & 2, Westmans Industrial Estate, Love Lane, TA8 1EY01278 7850131, 2
Porlock — 1 centre
Central Garage1 High Street, TA24 8PU01643 8623344
South Petherton — 1 centre
Western Engineering ServicesTravers Yard, Silver Street, TA13 5BY01460 2414724
Stoke Sub Hambdon — 1 centre
West End Garage (yeovil) LtdWest Street, TA14 6QL01935 8225664
Watchet — 1 centre
Watchet Mot Centre LtdWatchet Mot Centre, Central Coachworks, Churchill Way, TA23 0JQ01984 6333234
Wiveliscombe — 1 centre
Jones Automobile Engineers Wiveliscombe Ltd17 West Street, TA4 2JP01984 6232164

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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