Taxi and private hire car (PHC) vehicle inspections

Fees

Vehicle inspection fees
Type Cost Breakdown
Inspection £114 £95 + 20% VAT (£19)
Inspection with MOT £134 £95 + VAT (£19) + MOT (£20, non-VAT)
Vehicle re-test fees
Type Information Cost Breakdown
Re-test - inspection only
  • Applies if vehicle is re-presented after the next day following the original inspection
  • Valid for 14 days from original inspection. After that, a full inspection and fee is required
 £54 £45 + 20% VAT
Re-test - with MOT
  • Applies if the vehicle is re-presented after the next day following the original inspection
  • Valid for 14 days from original inspection. After that, a full inspection and fee are required
 £59 £45 + 20% VAT + MOT (£5, non-VAT)
Re-test
  • If not completed within 14 days of the original inspection
 £114 £95 + 20% VAT (£19)
Re-test - with MOT
  • If not completed within 14 days of the original inspection
 £134 £95 + VAT (£19) + MOT (£20, non-VAT)

Page last modified: 21 September 2026