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MOT in Blackwood

Class 4 MOT — cap £54.85; book around Saturday peak.

Blackwood MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. High-street and Saturday shopping traffic can delay same-week slots; this is not a local-garage shortlist yet.

Source: GOV.UK — MOT test fees · Checked: 2026-09-06 · Class 4 cars and light vehicles in England, Scotland and Wales

£54.85
Class 4 maximum fee
DVSA-authorised only
Who can issue an MOT
£29.65
Class 1/2 motorcycle MOT maximum

Statutory maximum for Class 4 (cars). Stations set their own price up to this cap. Class 7 (heavier vans) and motorcycle classes have different caps.

What to know

Blackwood (Coed Duon) is a Sirhowy valley town with a high-street shopping core — Caerphilly CBC taxi table, not Newport’s.

MOT in Blackwood

Book a Class 4 slot ahead. Independent sites sit on the industrial edges rather than on the shopping high street.

The legal Class 4 maximum is £54.85 UK-wide. Bring previous advisory sheets. This is a Sirhowy garage hop — not a Newport dealer strip.

What to check

From Blackwood bus station to the high street. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: Sirhowy, valley, high-street, shopping.

Blackwood bus station to the high street — Class 7; DVSA.

The Class 4 MOT fee shown is the statutory maximum in Great Britain. Stations set their own price up to that cap. An MOT is not a service — ask separately about repairs and servicing.

How to book an MOT in Blackwood

A Class 4 MOT is a roadworthiness test, not a service. The national fee cap applies in Blackwood.

  1. Check when it is dueUse the GOV.UK reminder. An MOT is annual for most cars — it is not a service.
  2. Find a DVSA-authorised stationOnly a vehicle testing station with an Authorised Examiner can issue a certificate. Look for the blue MOT sign; check the station on GOV.UK if you are unsure.
  3. Ask the priceThe Class 4 maximum is £54.85. Stations in this town may charge less.
  4. Ask about a fail and retestMany stations offer a free or reduced retest if you return within their window. You do not have to accept repairs at the same place that failed the car.

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Common questions

Is a Blackwood MOT the same as Newport?
The Class 4 cap is £54.85 everywhere. Coed Duon is on the Caerphilly CBC side of the Sirhowy, not Newport’s licensing area. Book the high-street station you can collect from.
How much is an MOT in Blackwood?
Blackwood (Coed Duon) is a Sirhowy valley town with a high-street shopping core — Caerphilly CBC taxi table, not Newport’s. A typical hop is Blackwood bus station to the high street. Coed Duon is the Welsh name for the same town.
How much does MOT cost in Blackwood?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Blackwood bus station to the high street.
Is an MOT a service in Blackwood?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Blackwood bus station to the high street.
Do you rank MOT in Blackwood?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain MOT cost and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Blackwood bus station to the high street.

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