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MOT in Porthmadog

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

Porthmadog MOT stations charge up to the £54.85 Class 4 cap — many charge less. Cob and harbour traffic can delay same-week slots in summer; this is not a local-garage shortlist yet.

Source: GOV.UK — MOT test fees and what is checked · 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

Porthmadog is the cob-and-harbour town at the Glaslyn — Gwynedd taxi table; Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways, not Tenby’s walled resort.

MOT in Porthmadog

Independents and tyre centres on the A487 industrial estates handle Class 4 tests for touring traffic through Gwynedd. Book ahead in summer — walk-ins are optimistic when campervans stack up.

Legal maximum £54.85 UK-wide. Bring previous advisories. Useful if you are doing a Ffestiniog + Welsh Highland car-free loop and need the vehicle sorted before you leave.

What to check

From Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob. Class 4 MOT cap, not a service; ask about retest if it fails.

Local markers for this chapter: cob-and-harbour, Glaslyn, Gwynedd, Ffestiniog.

Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob — fail; book MOT.

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 Porthmadog

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

  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 is an MOT in Porthmadog?
Porthmadog is the cob-and-harbour town at the Glaslyn — Gwynedd taxi table; Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways, not Tenby’s walled resort. A typical hop is Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob.
How much does MOT cost in Porthmadog?
We publish a checked figure only when we have one. Otherwise confirm on the venue, council table or operator site. A typical hop is Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob.
Is an MOT a service in Porthmadog?
No. An MOT test is a legal inspection. Servicing is extra. Ask about retest rules if the car fails. A typical hop is Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob.
Do you rank MOT in Porthmadog?
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 Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob.

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