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MOT in Maesteg

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

Maesteg MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. Llynfi high-street and Saturday 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

Maesteg is the Llynfi valley town — Bridgend County Borough taxi table shared with Porthcawl, but this is a valley high street, not a beach.

MOT in Maesteg

Book a Class 4 slot ahead. Independent sites sit on industrial and station edges rather than on Talbot Street.

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

What to check

From Maesteg station to the town centre. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: Llynfi, valley, Bridgend, County.

Maesteg station to the town centre — book MOT; fee cap.

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 Maesteg

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

  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 in Porthcawl instead of Maesteg?
You can. The Class 4 cap is still £54.85. The Llynfi valley high street shares Bridgend County Borough’s table with the beach — it is not a Rest Bay garage. Book the slot you can collect from.
How much is an MOT in Maesteg?
Maesteg is the Llynfi valley town — Bridgend County Borough taxi table shared with Porthcawl, but this is a valley high street, not a beach. A typical hop is Maesteg station to the town centre.
How much does MOT cost in Maesteg?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Maesteg station to the town centre.
Is an MOT a service in Maesteg?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Maesteg station to the town centre.
Do you rank MOT in Maesteg?
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 Maesteg station to the town centre.

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