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MOT in Fishguard

Class 4 MOT — cap £54.85; book around sailings.

Fishguard MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. Ferry-day traffic via Goodwick can delay same-week slots; this is not a local-garage shortlist yet.

Source: GOV.UK — MOT test fees and what is checked · Checked: 2026-08-20 · 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

Fishguard (Abergwaun) is the north-Pembrokeshire harbour town — Lower Town and the square; Pembrokeshire taxi table; ferry actually sails from Goodwick next door.

MOT in Fishguard

Goodwick Motor Services (Unit 7 Goodwick Industrial Estate, SA64 0BD; 01348 874639) and Top of Town Motors (Plot 9 Feidr Castell Business Park, SA65 9BB; 01348 874234) are established Class 4 testing options serving Fishguard and Goodwick.

The legal Class 4 maximum fee is £54.85 UK-wide (GOV.UK); centres may charge less. Book weekday slots ahead around school holidays and ferry peaks. Bring previous advisory sheets.

What to check

From Fishguard square to Goodwick ferry terminal. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: Abergwaun, north-Pembrokeshire, square, Pembrokeshire.

Fishguard square to Goodwick ferry terminal — advisories; Class 7.

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 Fishguard

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

  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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No shortlist yet — the facts above still stand.

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Common questions

How much does MOT cost in Fishguard?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Fishguard square to Goodwick ferry terminal.
Is an MOT a service in Fishguard?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Fishguard square to Goodwick ferry terminal.
Do you rank MOT in Fishguard?
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 Fishguard square to Goodwick ferry terminal.
How much is an MOT in Fishguard?
Fishguard (Abergwaun) is the north-Pembrokeshire harbour town — Lower Town and the square; Pembrokeshire taxi table; ferry actually sails from Goodwick next door. A typical hop is Fishguard square to Goodwick ferry terminal. Abergwaun is the Welsh name for the same town.

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