Does my van need a Class 4 or Class 7 MOT?
It depends on your van's weight, not its make or model. Class 4 covers cars and smaller vans. Class 7 covers heavier goods vehicles. ONEFIX tests Class 4 vehicles — cars and small vans — at our workshop at Plas Acton, 282 Chester Road, Wrexham. If your van falls into Class 7, we can't test it here, so it's worth checking before you turn up.
What's the actual difference between Class 4 and Class 7?
The two classes exist because heavier vans need different testing equipment and a different set of checks than a car or small van. A ramp and kit set up for Class 4 work isn't approved to test a Class 7 goods vehicle, and the other way round. That's a rule about the test centre's approval, not something a garage can choose to flex. So the real question isn't "which MOT is cheaper" or "which is quicker" — it's simply which one your specific van is legally required to have.
How do I find out which class my van is?
The most reliable way is to check your own vehicle paperwork, which will show its weight. If you're not sure what you're looking at, the quickest route is to call ONEFIX with your registration number. We'll be able to tell you which class applies before you book anything, so you don't turn up on the wrong day for the wrong test.
Can ONEFIX test my van if it's Class 7?
No. ONEFIX tests Class 4 vehicles only — that's cars and small vans. If your van needs a Class 7 test, you'll need a testing station set up for goods vehicles. We'd rather tell you that up front than have you drive over to Plas Acton and be turned away.
Does a van MOT cost the same as a car's?
If your van is Class 4, it's tested on exactly the same basis as a car. The price at ONEFIX is £54.95, and like a car's MOT, the test fee itself sits outside the scope of VAT, so there's no VAT line added to it. You'll see the same fixed price whether you're booking a hatchback or a small panel van, as long as it's Class 4.
What happens if my van fails, or gets an advisory?
An advisory isn't a failure — it's a note that something will need attention before too long, not a reason on its own to stop driving. A failure is different: if the fault recorded is dangerous, the van must not be driven until it's fixed. Either way, if your van fails with us and comes back within 10 working days for the same work, the retest is free — there's no second £0.00 charge for that follow-up visit.
What if I'm not sure and just need an answer quickly?
Call ONEFIX with your registration to hand, or book online and we'll confirm the class before your appointment is locked in. It costs nothing to ask, and it's a five-minute question for us — much less hassle than finding out when you arrive. You can also check your van's own MOT history for free using the government's online service, which will show you which class it was tested as last time, if it's had one before.
Ready to book your van's MOT?
ONEFIX is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00, at Plas Acton, 282 Chester Road, Wrexham. If your van is Class 4, book your MOT online in a couple of minutes, or give us a call with your reg and we'll get it in the diary.