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Only pay when you pass- as a commitment to unbiased MOT testing, we won't charge you if your vehicle fails its test. If you can't see a date or time you want on our booking system, just drop by as we accept walk-ins. Never miss another renewal date for your vehicle again. Enter in your vehicle details and you'll receive reminders when your MOT, insurance and tax is due.

I have used this place for the past three years after a recommendation from a family member. It's easy to find and the staff are always helpful. They provide nothing but MOT services, so if your vehicle fails it's for a genuine reason. Definitely worth using. It's easy to book online or they will also accept walk in appointments.
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MOT testing is a funny old thing. It's probably the most misunderstood area of the garage trade. When completed properly it can be a valid and worthwhile safety test, to a point, although often it is devalued and discounted. We can never work out why some garages are so quick to heavily discount the test fee, especially given that an MOT Testing bay costs upwards of 50,000 to install.
Due to the introduction of MOT Computerisation it is now possible for us to replace your lost certificate no matter where your car was tested. All we need is your Registration number. We then check the availability of your certificate and e-mail you a request for payment - a one off fee of 10. You will then receive your Duplicate MOT Certificate by first class post.
Collection can be from either your workplace or home, whichever is more convenient for you. We offer a collection service for the MOT on your vehicle direct from your home or workplace. To make your life a little easier, we offer a MOT collection and delivery service. This service enables you to have your vehicle tested with minimum interruption to your day.
Call us at our Deptford, London branch on 0208 691 9827, our Dartford, Kent branch on 01322 907 001 or our Rochester, Kent branch on 01634 505 001. We reserve the right to refuse collection. We can collect from home, work or anywhere you choose. If your vehicle is not insured, we will apply an additional fee to cover our insurance costs.
Reviews (13)
Hilary Brown
Hilary Brown
Jan 30, 2022
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Staff on the forecourt ready to take my keys as I arrived at 7.30am.
I was taken through to the waiting area and coffee machine. Great service, great staff.
Have been getting our MOT's done here for years and won't be going anywhere else. Thank you .
Faith O.
Faith O.
Jan 24, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Value
Receptionist and Michelle very welcoming and friendly. Michelle explained how long it would take and after it was done she explained the minor defects to me in a way that I could understand easily. Thank you. Also the lady at reception was very polite and patient with a difficult customer.
Keith Dowling
Keith Dowling
Jan 18, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
It's so nice to get a mot & know you will not be ripped off whilst knowing that if there are faults you will be informed and if the vehicle fails there is no charge. All completed by professional, friendly & helpfull staff.
Bertrand Van Diemel
Bertrand Van Diemel
Jan 10, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality
Always a pleasant, friendly and professional experience.You can wait and have a coffee while you're car getting MOT'd. I would highly recommend them.
Thank you.
Kostie Kontorravdis
Kostie Kontorravdis
Jan 08, 2022
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Couldn't recommend this place more!
Fantastic customer service and very friendly staff, who made the whole experience absolutely wonderful. Nothing but MOTs means they have no hidden incentive to upsell you unnecessary repairs to pass, which makes them totally unbiased and purely focussed on giving you a fair and thorough inspection. Their slick operation meant that I was in and out in under an hour with a tasty mocha from their coffee machine to keep me company.
My mechanic was kind and informative, offering a few tips on how i could help maintain my car to ensure it can breeze through future
Meilech Landau
Meilech Landau
Jan 03, 2022
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Imagine waking up on Sunday morning, New Year's bank holiday, and realising your MOT has lapsed.
Even at this short notice, I managed to get an appointment within the hour. Once there, it took less than 45 minutes to from start to finish, and all was sorted.
I would recommend this test centre to anyone.
Dapo Alade
Dapo Alade
Jan 01, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Great work and professionalism as always from The Test Centre in Deptford! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, particularly Ali, who dealt with my car! Very friendly and loves a good joke, I’ll see you again in 364 days!
D. Fawibe
D. Fawibe
Dec 08, 2021
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I was running late by 5 minutes but Darryl (I hope I spelt it right) was so kind and courteous and still managed to give me my 7am appointment time. The process was super quick and straightforward literally just handed him my keys and he was off.
I opted to wait in the reception room and when it was done he came in told me I passed *phew* and told me I needed a new reg light thingy! The lady at reception was lovely too and explained everything and the cool app which tells me when my MOT etc is due. Thanks a lot was recommended by my bf and he was correct you’re great! I’ll be back and will
Lavpreet Singh
Lavpreet Singh
Nov 20, 2021
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Great place and fair to your vehicle. Welcoming staff, not much waiting for appointment, operating over weekend, and no stress..
Fair price and by far a better value in terms of whole experience than any other garage I used
Andrea did my motorbike and is very helpful and thorough with the checks. Good suggestion on some areas as well.
Ali did MOT for my Jaguar and was so informative about the vehicle, gave me some good tips to keep it in good order
Very friendly people and by far the least hassle as MOTs go. They don't do repair so they will always be fair to your vehicle
I will always use
Lady Amanda W.
Lady Amanda W.
Sep 01, 2021
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Oh my gosh such lovely staff friendly happy makes for such a pleasant experience. And there is a coffee machine for customers a great great little touch and check out the picture it’s an awesome coffee ☕️ machine 😁. And they have an app you can down load when ur a client so it’s keeps you updated on ur cars mots so amazing love it 😍 Thanku guys and girls keep up the great work
Ronald T.
Ronald T.
Aug 16, 2019
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A london wide brand of MOT testing stations, the one i use is based in Deptford.

The great thing about them is you can book your appointment online which makes it even more convenient.

The staff are helpful and well mannered, the waiting area is comfortable and you can get yourself a hot drink whilst you wait for your cars yearly health check to be completed.

Its a smooth and simple system they have in place if your car fails you don't pay and there is no pressure from them as they do not repair cars, they just test them.
Albin B.
Albin B.
Jan 11, 2016
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Today was my second time using this MOT Centre. They are very efficient, easy to book, they triple confirm everything to you and even at 7am they do it with a smile. Plus now they actually have decent coffee machine which looks really cool formed from the back of a mini (see photo attached)

Tipp: they told me the best time to do an MOT is the middle of any month, that's when they are least busy. This is due to them sending out reminders at the end / 3rd week of the month plus ppl generally realise they need MOT the same time they pay road tax (end of month).
Qype User Callum
Qype User Callum
May 30, 2012
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Made an online booking after reading a recommendation on a forum. Prompt, professional service and even an sms reminder the evening before. They passed my car first time with no problems. Recommended MOT centre.