Kick the Tyres
Kick the Tyres

MOT test centre

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Council-run

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Council centres don’t sell repairs. Some only test council vehicles, so call first.

DVSA test station S006005. You book direct with the centre. We don’t take bookings or fees. Is this your garage?

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What fails most in Wakefield

26.1% of cars in WF postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, lower than the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Damaged tyres
  2. 2
    Worn tyre tread
  3. 3
    Worn brake pads
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Questions people ask

How much is an MOT at Wakefield Metropolitan District Council?

The most any centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85. Many charge less, so call 01924 306303 and ask their price, and whether the retest is free.

Does Wakefield Metropolitan District Council test vans?

Yes. It tests cars and vans up to 3,000 kg, and bigger vans up to 3,500 kg (class 7).

Is Wakefield Metropolitan District Council approved by DVSA?

Yes. It is on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026, as station S006005.

From DVSA’s list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Map position from postcodes.io. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or to Wakefield Metropolitan District Council.

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