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As an authorised MOT test centre, St. Paul’s Garage SOBO provides efficient, reliable MOT testing for vehicles over three years old. Our MOT service includes:

  • Pre-checks to identify potential issues
  • Thorough testing to ensure your vehicle meets legal standards
  • Any repairs or replacements required for a pass

The MOT covers vital checks on your vehicle’s lights, mirrors, brakes, exhaust, and more, ensuring it’s safe to drive. Book your MOT with us today, and we’ll get you back on the road in no time.

MOT vs. Servicing
Please note that an MOT is different to a service. While the MOT test ensures your vehicle meets essential legal standards and safety requirements, it doesn’t cover routine maintenance or address issues that may arise outside of those key checks. If you’re looking for comprehensive care to keep your vehicle running smoothly, we recommend visiting our Servicing page to find out more about our service options. We would ask our customers to routinely check oil and water levels prior to the MOT and as good practice as part of vehicle maintenance.

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Eric G.
13:25 12 Sep 25
I take my VW Polo for a service and MOT every year and always receive an excellent service. They are honest and straightforward and do not carry out unnecessary repairs. I would highly recommend.
Tony H.
10:03 08 Aug 25
Great garage great knowledge and advice. Really great value service and MOT outstanding Customer service
n w (.
13:57 29 Jul 25
Best garage in Southbourne. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else.
Richard O.
11:00 25 Jul 25
We would not entrust our cars to any other garage. This is a wonderful and personable team with a truly professional service to match. I've been driving for over 40 years: trust me, I know a good business when I see one. We simply wouldn't go anywhere else. Thanks again guys 🤗
Michael
12:51 24 Jul 25
Steves a good guy, very helpful, got the problem with the truck sorted quickly and at a reasonable cost , I dread to think what Nissan would have charged, wouldn’t hesitate to use again or recommend .
Cheers. Michael
Max S.
09:13 24 Jul 25
Been using this garage for years. Always had amazing service with great value. Was very impressed by their new MOT bay especially the ability to watch your MOT being carried out whilst you wait.
Scott B.
17:26 17 Jul 25
St.Paul's Gargage Sobo did our car MOT and we received excellent customer service from Paul and Steve. Would highly recommend them!
Zane C.
17:08 02 Jul 25
I dropped by to see if they could fit me in for a relatively large job on my vw polo. The guys were great, not only gave some good advice but fitted me in on the earliest opportunity and did a great job 👍
Sarah B.
16:52 02 Jul 25
Recommended by a friend. Honestly one of the best garages around. Super service and great prices.
Vegeek 1
06:37 14 Jun 25
Outstanding service on my new van. Cambelt and water pump charge as well as a full service. Identified and eliminated a few further potential problems. Polite, honest and trustworthy.
Richard P.
09:16 09 Jun 25
Minor issue with wing mirror sorted quickly. Friendly as well.
Avril L.
10:26 06 Jun 25
Excellent service and very helpful. Would highly recommend
Zantop737
10:10 31 May 25
Trustworthy, friendly garage.
I've been using St Pauls Garage for a number of years now to MOT and service both of our cars and they've always been great. Recently brough my VW in for a door lock issue, their supplier let them down but they pulled out all the stops to get all four door locks replaced in good time, on price and fixed, a window winder at no extra cost. Any minor issues quickly resolved. Can't recommend St Pauls enough.
Kristina J.
21:58 23 May 25
This is the 2nd time that I have used St Pauls. The first time they did my MOT and a little bit of extra work I requested. Halfords quoted me £450 for new brake pads & discs to get my car through it's MOT, St Pauls said it didn't need them yet and it flew through its MOT no problem.
This time I took my little Mini for a major service. They had a look and I didn't need a few of the major service items yet, so honest. Great service for my service from the lads and an impressive, clean, modern workshop to boot, 4 ramps/workstations.
This is not your typical backstreet garage...(though technically it's down a backstreet).
Highly recommended if you want good, honest, experienced mechanics and not rip off merchants.
Matt W.
18:36 21 May 25
I've been using St Pauls Garage for a number of years now and they've always been fantastic. Whether it's for a service and MOT, or for a bigger job they've always done great work at a reasonable price. Steve and the rest of the great team at St Pauls have always provided an excellent service.
K C
15:58 08 May 25
Can't recommend St Pauls enough for prices, service, knowledge,friendliness. Was actually welcomed with a smile dropping car off. Instantly felt validated and valued as a customer. My previous private garage, I was given the impression that I was was a hassle, they didn't want my business, couldn't fit me in and they missed major parts during an MOT. As well as this. The main dealer workshop at Mercedes (office staff were good, just to be clear) after a major recall, replacement rear subframe, put broken rear springs back on the car 🤦‍♂️. That says it all really. I'm not a difficult person, quite the opposite in fact but don't like to be messed around, and I was. St Pauls filled me with confidence, replaced the rear springs, pads, drop links. The bill was very respectable considering a Merc. It's very hard to find a trustworthy, knowledgeable and friendly garage nowadays. I will be going back and recommending.
Alan B.
19:04 26 Feb 25
Fantastic service and workmanship again today!
I honestly don’t think you can go wrong with St Paul’s Garage.