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MOT in Builth Wells

Class 4 MOT — cap £54.85; book around show week.

Builth Wells MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. Show-week and Wye-bridge traffic can delay same-week slots; this is not a local-garage shortlist yet.

Source: GOV.UK — MOT test fees · Checked: 2026-10-01 · 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

Builth Wells (Llanfair-ym-Muallt) is the Wye spa town that hosts the Royal Welsh — Powys taxi table; show week is a different town from a quiet Tuesday.

MOT in Builth Wells

Book a Class 4 slot ahead. Independent sites sit on town and Wye approaches rather than on the showground.

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

What to check

From Town centre to the showground / Wye bridge. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: Llanfair-ym-Muallt, different, Tuesday, showground.

Town centre to the showground / Wye bridge — 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 Builth Wells

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

  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

Should I MOT around Royal Welsh week in Builth Wells?
If you can, book off show week. The Class 4 cap is still £54.85. Llanfair-ym-Muallt is a Wye spa town; showground traffic is a wait, not a different fee.
How much is an MOT in Builth Wells?
Builth Wells (Llanfair-ym-Muallt) is the Wye spa town that hosts the Royal Welsh — Powys taxi table; show week is a different town from a quiet Tuesday. A typical hop is Town centre to the showground / Wye bridge. Llanfair-ym-Muallt is the Welsh name for the same town.
How much does MOT cost in Builth Wells?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Town centre to the showground / Wye bridge.
Is an MOT a service in Builth Wells?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Town centre to the showground / Wye bridge.
Do you rank MOT in Builth Wells?
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 Town centre to the showground / Wye bridge.

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