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MOT in Porthcawl

Class 4 MOT — cap £54.85; book before August peak.

Porthcawl MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. August esplanade traffic 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

MOT in Porthcawl

Porthcawl is Bridgend county’s seaside town — Rest Bay and the fairground, not the Ogmore market town; same council taxi table as Bridgend.

Esplanade / Rest Bay to the town centre — use that hop when you think about MOT cost, Class 4 and MOT test.

What to check

From Esplanade / Rest Bay to the town centre. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: Bridgend, county’s, seaside, fairground.

Esplanade / Rest Bay to the town centre — fee cap; retest.

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 Porthcawl

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

  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

How much does MOT cost in Porthcawl?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Esplanade / Rest Bay to the town centre.
How much is an MOT in Porthcawl?
Porthcawl is Bridgend county’s seaside town — Rest Bay and the fairground, not the Ogmore market town; same council taxi table as Bridgend. A typical hop is Esplanade / Rest Bay to the town centre.
Is an MOT a service in Porthcawl?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Esplanade / Rest Bay to the town centre.
Do you rank MOT in Porthcawl?
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 Esplanade / Rest Bay to the town centre.

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