MOT Testing

[Simon W700]

Hi all, I’m looking for suggestions for a Westy friendly MoT tester in Aidrie /Coatbridge area. It’s that time of year, and it’s the first time I’ve put mine through the process. TIA. 

[Exitus]

No specific recommendations, but I’ve always found that the small independent places are more likely to be Westfield friendly. Even more so if they know you face from MOT’ing your other cars…

[Simon W700]

18 minutes ago, Exitus said:

No specific recommendations, but I’ve always found that the small independent places are more likely to be Westfield friendly. Even more so if they know you face from MOT’ing your other cars…

I was thinking this too. Good to know the thinking is valid 

[John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO]

Q plates have an easier time at MOT's. No emissions test required, just visible smoke.

Is yours a Q or age related?

[Simon W700]

10 hours ago, John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO said:

Q plates have an easier time at MOT's. No emissions test required, just visible smoke.

Is yours a Q or age related?

Was on an age related plate (2013),  now on a personal plate, so not a q plate either way. 

[dvd8n]

I take mine to my local garage in Crossford; he does my cars but he doesn't give them any leniency.  

 

To be honest I'd take it to an independent local to you that you have or can build up some sort of relationship with.

 

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[DeanMegaS2000]

I've lost my usual MOT tester. I'm now booked into another local independent tomorrow at 0900. Very nervous haha. I did take the family bus a little while back though to try and start building a regular MOT test relationship. 

I'm also testing the water before me old man books his Locost in at the same place. 

 

I've a new Cat, new lambda, reset valve gaps and new plugs, since the last test.  Fingers crossed for a pass. 

[Buzzz]

Plus 1 for finding a small garage. Even is it’s out of your way. I found calling round some of the local “classic car repair type” businesses in the area will have a good understanding of who to go to if they don’t offer it them selves. 

[DeanMegaS2000]

Sailed through this morning. Very pleased. Even emissions was a breeze.

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman)]

On 12/04/2026 at 10:34, Buzzz said:

Plus 1 for finding a small garage. Even is it’s out of your way. I found calling round some of the local “classic car repair type” businesses in the area will have a good understanding of who to go to if they don’t offer it them selves. 

 

Yep, if in doubt, old school garages doing old school cars are usually the best starting point, if you have no other info available.

[Exitus]

On 10/04/2026 at 20:31, Simon W700 said:

I was thinking this too. Good to know the thinking is valid 

 

Yeah. I'm really lucky that I've got a proper, old-school independent place down the road from me. The guy who runs it actually cares, really puts the effort in, and likes seeing less ordinary cars. So he's more than happy to see the Westfield either for an MOT or for anything else tbh. I take all the families cars there for MOTs and servicing.