Class 7 MOT — Vans 3,000–3,500kg
The Class 7 MOT is the test for goods vehicles between 3,000kg and 3,500kg design gross weight. Enter your registration to see the vehicle's MOT history and the class used at previous tests.
There is no MOT grace period. The day after expiry you are already driving illegally.
Free check — see MOT history, advisories and test results.
3,000–3,500kg
Design gross weight
£58.60 max
DVSA fee cap
Larger Vans
LWB & high-roof
Fewer Centres
Specialist stations
How Class 7 Differs from Class 4
Class 7 is the heavier-van counterpart to the standard Class 4 test. The split is set by the vehicle's design gross weight, not its load.
| Class 4 | Class 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight range (DGW) | Up to 3,000kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg |
| DVSA maximum fee | £54.85 | £58.60 |
| Typical vehicles | Cars, light vans | Larger / LWB vans |
| Test station availability | Widely available | Specialist centres |
Driving a lighter car or van instead? See our Class 4 MOT guide, or read the full Class 4 vs Class 7 comparison.
What a Class 7 MOT Tests
The test covers the same safety and emissions areas as a car MOT, applied to a heavier goods vehicle. It is an inspection, not a service.
Brakes and braking performance
Steering and suspension
Tyres, wheels and load rating
Lights, indicators and reflectors
Windscreen, wipers and washers
Seatbelts and their security
Exhaust, emissions and fuel system
Body, structure and chassis corrosion
Horn, number plates and VIN
Mirrors and the driver's view
Set by Design Weight
Class is decided by the plated design gross weight on the V5C — not how much you load the van on the day.
Heavier-Vehicle Scope
Brake and structure checks are tailored to the heavier vehicle, so the equipment and authorisation differ from a car MOT.
Book the Right Class
Turning up at a Class 4-only centre with a Class 7 van means the test can't be done — confirm the class before booking.
Class 7 MOT — FAQ
Common questions about the Class 7 MOT test.
What is a Class 7 MOT?
How much does a Class 7 MOT cost?
What is the difference between Class 4 and Class 7 MOT?
Which vans need a Class 7 MOT?
Can I take a Class 7 van to any MOT centre?
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Check Your Van's MOT History
Enter any UK registration to see every MOT test, advisory and the class used — free and instant.
A dangerous defect is up to £2,500, 3 penalty points and a possible ban — even with a valid MOT certificate.
See what a tester already flagged on this van
Advisories are the faults a tester saw and let pass. On a working van they turn into failures fast — and they are free to read.
- Every advisory ever logged against this registration
- Every failure and the exact defect that caused it
- The real expiry date, so you can book inside the free window
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