MOT

An MOT is an annual inspection of your vehicle, primarily focused on ensuring it is safe to be on the road and also that it is compliant with environmental regulations. S&B Motors have been an MOT testing station in Watford for over 50 years. With fully equipped, up-to-date testing bays and a team of VOSA nominated testers. At S&B Motors we cater for:

Class 4 vehicles
Light commercial vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes)
Diesel & petrol vehicles

For our busy customers, we also offer 1-hour ‘while-you-wait’ appointments. We have a comfortable viewing room and our friendly staff will provide you with refreshments and magazines to help minimise the inconvenience. At S&B Motors we offer free re-tests providing any rectifications are carried out within 10 working days.

When is my MOT due?

You must get an MOT for your vehicle by either:

The third anniversary of its registration
The anniversary of its last MOT, if it’s over 3 years old

An MOT lasts for a year, the date it runs out is printed on the last pass certificate. You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and the renewal date will remain the same. It is illegal to drive your vehicle on the road if the MOT has run out and you can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT. The only exceptions are:

To drive to or from somewhere to be repaired
To drive to a pre-arranged MOT test

There are some simple things you can do to help keep your vehicle in good condition so that it will pass its MOT first time, the most important of which is regular servicing. An MOT test is not the same as having your vehicle serviced and does not check its general mechanical condition. The best way to avoid costly repair bills at MOT test time is to keep your vehicle in tip-top condition with regular checks and servicing.

Another way to improve your vehicle’s chances of passing its MOT the first time is to check your lights. This may sound obvious but one in five vehicles fail their MOT due to an inoperative light bulb. Walk around to check your car’s indicators and headlights, front and back. Ask for help from a friend or neighbour with checking your brake lights.

At S&B Motors, our vision has always been to provide exceptional and outstanding service at a fair price and so we have invested heavily in our workshop in Watford. We are proud to be a Bosch Car Service Centre, and we ensure our technicians have all the latest automotive tools, equipment, and regular training, to keep up with industry developments. In Watford, S&B Motors is the obvious choice for garage services that you can trust.

To find out more about MOT in Watford, contact us online or call us directly on 020 8952 3560