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Class 7

Class 7 MOT — vans over 3,000kg, up to 3,500kg

The MOT for 3.5-tonne vans and light goods vehicles — the long-wheelbase, high-roof and Luton end of the van world.

Who needs it

Vehicles in Class 7

  • Goods vehicles over 3,000kg and up to 3,500kg design gross weight
  • Larger panel vans — many 3.5-tonne long-wheelbase and high-roof vans
  • Lutons, dropsides and tippers built on a 3.5-tonne chassis

It’s the design gross weight that decides, not the size: check the manufacturer’s plate or the V5C’s maximum permissible mass. Up to 3,000kg is Class 4.

What’s checked

  • Brakes
  • Steering and suspension
  • Tyres, wheels and axles
  • Lights, reflectors and electrics
  • Seatbelts and seats
  • Body, chassis and structure
  • Windscreen, wipers, washers and mirrors
  • Exhaust, emissions and fuel system
  • Horn, registration plates and VIN

Where — and what it costs

Class 7 MOTs at our branches

Magna MOT doesn’t book Class 7 MOTs online.

FAQs

Class 7 MOT questions

When is my van's first MOT due?
By the third anniversary of its registration, then every year.
Do I need to empty the van?
Please bring it in unloaded. The DVSA’s rules let a tester refuse a vehicle that can’t be inspected properly — and a load in the back can stop that.
How early can I get my MOT done?
Up to a month (minus a day) before your current MOT runs out — and you keep the same renewal date. Not sure when yours is due? Use our free MOT check.
What happens if my vehicle fails?
You’ll get a refusal of an MOT certificate listing each defect, and we’ll talk you through them. You can drive the vehicle away only if your old MOT is still valid and nothing was marked ‘dangerous’ — otherwise it needs repairing first. Retests are charged in line with the DVSA’s rules, and we’ll tell you the cost before any retest.
What if I disagree with the result?
Talk to the branch first — they’ll go through it with you. You can also appeal to the DVSA within 14 working days of the test.

Book your MOT online

www.bookmymot.online

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