MOT pass rates in West London

89,463 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the W postcode area in 2025. The W postcode area covers 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
77.6%
5.3 points above the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
89,463
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
10.1 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
5.5%
of W-area first tests; national 7.3%

How 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
#15 highest
77.6% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#90 oldest
average 10.1 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#1 highest
8.3% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#110 busiest
89,463 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at W-area test centres, Porsche is the one tested furthest above its national share: 3.5% of W-area first tests against 0.6% of tests nationally — 6.0 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

West London and its neighbours

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

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
W (West London)89,46377.6%10.1 yrs8.3%
HA (Harrow)200,04078.5%10.5 yrs4.0%
NW (North West London)222,60578.7%9.6 yrs7.8%
SW (South West London)143,59177.2%10.3 yrs4.4%
TW (Twickenham)243,72578.5%10.5 yrs3.5%
UB (Southall)204,59979.3%10.7 yrs3.7%

Pass rate by car age — W area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

West London (W) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)W area, vehicle age 3: 89.8%W area, vehicle age 4: 88.8%W area, vehicle age 5: 86.1%W area, vehicle age 6: 84.8%W area, vehicle age 7: 81.7%W area, vehicle age 8: 81%W area, vehicle age 9: 78.3%W area, vehicle age 10: 77.1%W area, vehicle age 11: 74.8%W area, vehicle age 12: 71%W area, vehicle age 13: 69.4%W area, vehicle age 14: 68.6%W area, vehicle age 15: 65.8%W area, vehicle age 16: 64.1%W area, vehicle age 17: 64.4%W area, vehicle age 18: 65.5%W area, vehicle age 19: 63.1%W area, vehicle age 20: 61.9%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%W area 61.9%All of Britain 57.6%
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Age (years)W area testsW area pass rateAll cars
35,70989.8%88.5%
46,08788.8%87.2%
55,45586.1%86.0%
67,98184.8%83.5%
77,81381.7%80.9%
88,02481.0%78.2%
97,35778.3%74.9%
105,91077.1%71.9%
114,15074.8%68.6%
123,65171.0%65.8%
133,30769.4%63.5%
143,01468.6%61.2%
153,09565.8%59.3%
162,89164.1%58.3%
172,38064.4%57.2%
182,56665.5%57.4%
191,92363.1%57.0%
201,47161.9%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

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

W area ahead
-10-5+0+5+10Age 3: +1.3 points vs the average car3Age 4: +1.6 points vs the average carAge 5: +0.1 points vs the average car5Age 6: +1.3 points vs the average carAge 7: +0.8 points vs the average car7Age 8: +2.8 points vs the average carAge 9: +3.4 points vs the average car9Age 10: +5.2 points vs the average carAge 11: +6.2 points vs the average car11Age 12: +5.2 points vs the average carAge 13: +5.9 points vs the average car13Age 14: +7.4 points vs the average carAge 15: +6.5 points vs the average car15Age 16: +5.8 points vs the average carAge 17: +7.2 points vs the average car17Age 18: +8.1 points vs the average carAge 19: +6.1 points vs the average car19Age 20: +4.3 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3+1.3
4+1.6
5+0.1
6+1.3
7+0.8
8+2.8
9+3.4
10+5.2
11+6.2
12+5.2
13+5.9
14+7.4
15+6.5
16+5.8
17+7.2
18+8.1
19+6.1
20+4.3

The cars tested around West London, by age

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

02k4k6k9kAge 3: 5k3Age 4: 6kAge 5: 5k5Age 6: 7kAge 7: 7k7Age 8: 8kAge 9: 7k9Age 10: 5kAge 11: 4k11Age 12: 3kAge 13: 3k13Age 14: 3kAge 15: 3k15Age 16: 2kAge 17: 2k17Age 18: 2kAge 19: 1k19Age 20: 1k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
35,709
46,087
55,455
67,981
77,813
88,024
97,357
105,910
114,150
123,651
133,307
143,014
153,095
162,891
172,380
182,566
191,923
201,471

What cars fail on around West London

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

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment31.7%
Tyres16.3%
Suspension12.2%
Brakes11.4%
Visibility11.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.8%
Body, chassis, structure4.7%
Steering2.5%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (96.8% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

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

Tyres: 34.6% of advisories34.6%Brakes: 25.2% of advisories25.2%Suspension: 19.3% of advisories19.3%Non-component advisories: 5.5% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 5.2% of advisoriesIdentification of the vehicle: 2.9% of advisories
TyresBrakesSuspensionNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaksIdentification of the vehicle
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CategoryShare of advisories
Tyres34.6%
Brakes25.2%
Suspension19.3%
Non-component advisories5.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.2%
Identification of the vehicle2.9%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the four most-tested fuel types in the W 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: 74.3% of 55,805 tests74.3%Petrol55,805 testsDiesel: 77.7% of 15,659 tests77.7%Diesel15,659 testsHybrid electric: 87.0% of 10,203 tests87.0%Hybrid10,203 testsElectric: 88.9% of 7,432 tests88.9%Electric7,432 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol55,80574.3%
Diesel15,65977.7%
Hybrid electric10,20387.0%
Electric7,43288.9%

What mileage is normal around West London?

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

Typical car, W area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 13,750–51,250)Age 4: typical 28,750 miles (middle half 18,750–48,750)Age 5: typical 33,750 miles (middle half 21,250–48,750)Age 6: typical 41,250 miles (middle half 26,250–61,250)Age 7: typical 46,250 miles (middle half 31,250–66,250)Age 8: typical 53,750 miles (middle half 36,250–76,250)Age 9: typical 58,750 miles (middle half 38,750–81,250)Age 10: typical 61,250 miles (middle half 43,750–86,250)Age 11: typical 61,250 miles (middle half 43,750–86,250)Age 12: typical 66,250 miles (middle half 46,250–88,750)Age 13: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 48,750–93,750)Age 14: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 53,750–98,750)Age 15: typical 76,250 miles (middle half 53,750–101,250)Age 16: typical 81,250 miles (middle half 56,250–103,750)Age 17: typical 83,750 miles (middle half 61,250–108,750)Age 18: typical 86,250 miles (middle half 61,250–113,750)Age 19: typical 86,250 miles (middle half 63,750–111,250)Age 20: typical 88,750 miles (middle half 61,250–118,750)88k mi

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

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
313,75023,75051,250
418,75028,75048,750
521,25033,75048,750
626,25041,25061,250
731,25046,25066,250
836,25053,75076,250
938,75058,75081,250
1043,75061,25086,250
1143,75061,25086,250
1246,25066,25088,750
1348,75068,75093,750
1453,75073,75098,750
1553,75076,250101,250
1656,25081,250103,750
1761,25083,750108,750
1861,25086,250113,750
1963,75086,250111,250
2061,25088,750118,750

What the W area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at W-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
Volkswagen8,57273.6%
Mercedes-Benz8,22581.1%
BMW6,78781.9%
Honda5,32676.9%
Toyota5,28977.3%
Audi5,22179.9%
Ford4,76369.7%
Nissan3,81272.0%
Vauxhall3,68867.0%
MINI3,43177.9%
Porsche3,11189.6%
Volvo3,10979.4%

MOT test centres in the W area

64 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the W postcode area, 53 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 — 54 centres
Acton Car Care LimitedUnit 8, 11 Colville Road, Acton, W3 8BL02089 9365394
Acton Service Centre Limited17/18 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, W3 8HR02089 9223234
Ama Motors Limited62 Rylett Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 9SU02087 4987874
Auto Workshop103 Elers Road, Ealing, W13 9QE02085 6719074
Autotech West LondonUnit 5, 37 Colville Road, W3 8BL02089 9237374
Ben Scooter West LimitedGround Floor Shop, 48 Lower Boston Road, Hanwell, W7 2NP02085 7999581, 2
Big Jims Motorcycles6b Florence Road, Ealing, W5 3TX02089 9703031, 2
Bill Bunn Motorcycles Ltd194 South Ealing Road, W5 4RJ02085 6063961, 2
Bodytech West London Ltd82-86 Churchfield Road, Acton, W3 6DH02039 1225904
Boston Manor Service Station312 Boston Road, Hanwell, W7 2AR02085 6701444
Budget Tyres Sales Limited173 Old Oak Road, Acton, W3 7HH02087 4366114
Burlington52 Birkbeck Road, Acton, W3 6BQ02089 9269714
Capital Motor Company1 Prince Of Wales Terrace, Chiswick, W4 2EY02089 9597894
Car Care Of KensingtonUnits 4/5/7/8, 67 St Marks Road, North Kensington, W11 1RE02072 2992921, 2, 3, 4
Central Bikes134 Macfarlane Road, W12 7LA02033 1928001, 2
Chiswick Honda4 Power Road, Chiswick, W4 5YT02089 9681001, 2, 4
Collins Motors232 Trussley Road, Hammersmith, W6 7PS02087 4197661, 2, 4
Ealing Tyres & Servicing2 Ecclestone Road, West Ealing, W13 0RL02085 6607074
Five Star Continental Car Services17a Springvale Terrace, West Kensington, W14 0AE02073 7115834
G M Motorserve Limited11a Boston Road, Hanwell, W7 3SJ02085 7999944
Galena GarageGlenthorne Road, Hammersmith, W6 0LX02087 4894484
Halfords Autocentre129 Power Road, Chiswick, W4 5PY02039 7813847
Halfords AutocentreHastings Road, West Ealing, W13 8QH02085 7924484
Halfords Autocentre161 Boston Road, Hanwell, W7 3QL02039 7813894
High Tech Services And Mot150 Railway Arches, Macfarlane Road, W12 7LA02087 4996634
Holland Park Autos (london) Limited24 Silchester Road, W10 6SE02077 2789764
Jaguar Land Rover West London3 Concord Way, Acton, W3 0TH02089 3813004
Kensington Autocare Ltd10 Malton Road, W10 5UP02089 6022884
Ks & J Auto Limited68b Fermoy Road, W9 3NJ02089 6999764
Kundi Motors Ltd173 Boston Road, Hanwell, W7 3QJ02089 9723404
Loftus Motors LimitedRear Of 56 Loftus Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 7EN02087 4381234
London Dolphin Cars LtdUnit 2a, Goldolphin Road, W12 8JE02034 9010201, 2, 4
London Motorcycles Limited90-91 Railway Arches, Studland Street, W6 0LZ02087 4133331, 2, 3, 4
Mam Auto Electricians9 Mitre Bridge Ind Park, Mitre Way, W10 6AU02076 0739154
Mga AutosUnit 2 Latimer Industrial Estate, Latimer Road, North Kensington, W10 6RQ02089 6969914
Motor Cycle Giant Limited131-132 Railway Arches, Macfarlane Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 7LA02087 4314151, 2
Motorcycle Service Centre541 Harrow Road, North Kensington, W10 4RH02089 6064341, 2
Mpr Motors Limited279 The Vale, Acton, W3 7QA02088 1128284
Mr Clutch AutocentreMurtex House, Bollo Lane, Acton, W3 8QU02089 9267454
Netherwood Autos LtdNetherwood Place, 17a Netherwood Road, Hammersmith, W14 0BL02073 7146774
Octane CarsUnit 8 Cowley Road, Acton, W3 7XA02087 4914001, 2, 4
Olympia Motors7a-7b Russell Garden Mews, Kensington, W14 8EU02076 0282864
Reg Orpin Motor Cycles145 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 8EN02087 4311541, 2
Scooter WorldGround Floor And Basement, 22 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 1TE02087 4206001, 2, 3
Smith & Hunter Ltd17-19 Edge Street, Kensington, W8 7PN02072 2104414
Stellantis &you West London632 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 5RY02089 5730004
Swan AutosUnit 6 & 7, 11 Colville Road, Acton, W3 8BL02089 9319994
Universal21b Stable Way, End Of Latimer Road, W10 6QX02089 6853194
Vip Bike & Scooter Services LimitedArch 31 Blechynden Street, W10 6SA02072 2180001, 2
Volvo Cars West London115 Power Road, Chiswick, W4 5PY02088 3458584
West London Auto Centre Limited8 Bramber Road, West Kensington, W14 9PB02073 8126624
West London Bikes & Scooters12 & 14 The Vale, Acton, W3 7SB02087 4396981, 2
West6 Auto80-81 Galena Road, Hammersmith, W6 0LX02087 4833334
Xavier Auto Clinic166-167 Stamford Brook Arches, Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith, W6 0TQ02087 4122514
Ealing — 3 centres
Ap Motors Ealing Limited50a Overdale Road, W5 4TT02085 6655974, 5, 7
Car Care Ealing193-199 Northfield Avenue, W13 9QU02085 7929694
ImpactBridge Garage, Culmington Road, W13 9NB02085 7933664
Hanwell — 3 centres
Grays Mot And Services Limited164a Uxbridge Road, W7 3TB02088 4040114
Humes Avenue Garage Limited17/19 Humes Avenue, W7 2LJ02085 6745494
W7 Motor Company LimitedUnit 10, Waterside Trading Centre, Trumpers Way, W7 2QD07899 9972694, 5, 7
Acton — 1 centre
W3 Mot Centre Limited219 Horn Lane, W3 9ED07712 1170164, 7
Chiswick — 1 centre
Porsche Retail Group Limited22 Sutton Lane North, W4 4LD02087 4270004
Hammersmith — 1 centre
Kwik - Fit332 - 336 Goldhawk Road, W6 0XF02087 4849554
West Acton — 1 centre
The Jag Workshop7 Kendal Court, Kendal Avenue, W3 0RU02085 6308604

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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