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NCT test centre · Co. Carlow

NCT Carlow

Old O'Brien Road (via Bradshaws), Pollerton, R93 Y381. Book about 9 days ahead on average. The full test costs €60.

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Before you go to NCT Carlow

Book your testOnline or on 01 413 5992, and how to get on the priority list.How to book What to bringDocuments, ID and the checks that avoid a refused test.Checklist Waiting timeAbout 9 days to a free slot here. Faster centres nearby.See waiting times Pass rate43.7% passed first time in 2025 (Ireland 49.2%). Results since 2013.See results Will my car pass?How your make, model and year usually do, and what to check.Check your car On the dayHow long it takes, what the result means and the retest.Test day guide

NCT Carlow opening hours

Monday00:05 – 22:40
Tuesday00:15 – 22:05
Wednesday07:30 – 21:35
Thursday07:30 – 21:40
Friday07:30 – 20:10
Saturday08:00 – 22:45
Sunday00:15 – 22:50

Usual first and last test times from 101 days of published schedules (13 Jun 2025 – 8 Oct 2026). The NCTS sets times week by week and lanes can pause 12:30–14:00, so check the current week on ncts.ie before a visual retest.

Where is NCT Carlow?

Old O'Brien Road (via Bradshaws), Pollerton, Co. Carlow, R93 Y381. Open in Google Maps

By bus: nearest stop Burrindale, Pollerton Big, about 1150 m (17 min walk). Routes CW1. Plan it on Transport for Ireland.

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NCT Carlow: frequently asked questions

How do I book an NCT in Carlow?

On ncts.ie or by phone on 01 413 5992, choosing Carlow as the centre. You need the registration number and the date of first registration, and you pay when booking. Step-by-step booking guide.

What are the opening hours of NCT Carlow?

Test times move slightly week to week. Usually: Mon 00:05–22:40 · Tue 00:15–22:05 · Wed 07:30–21:35 · Thu 07:30–21:40 · Fri 07:30–20:10 · Sat 08:00–22:45 · Sun 00:15–22:50. The times are the first and last test slots.

How long is the wait for an NCT in Carlow?

About 9 days to the first free appointment in September 2026 (Ireland 11). Waiting times and faster centres nearby.

What do I need to bring?

The vehicle registration book, registration certificate or licensing certificate, and ID (driving licence or Public Services Card) for whoever brings the car. Empty boot, glove box unlocked. Full checklist.

How much is the NCT at Carlow?

€60 for a full test and €40 for a retest with equipment, the same at every centre. A visual-only retest is free.

Is there a phone number for NCT Carlow?

Bookings for every centre go through the NCTS booking line, 01 413 5992 (Monday to Thursday 8am–8pm, Friday 8am–6pm). All NCT phone numbers.

Other NCT centres near Carlow

You can book any centre in Ireland. These are the closest to Carlow:

NCT Kilkenny

Cillin Hill Business & Retail Park, Cillin Hill · 30 km · ~10 days' wait

NCT Portlaoise

Lismard Business Park, Timahoe Road · 33 km · ~12 days' wait

NCT Naas

Toughers Industrial Estate, Newhall · 42 km · ~11 days' wait

NCT Enniscorthy

Wexford Farmers Co-Op Society · 43 km · ~7 days' wait

NCT Arklow

Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road · 50 km · ~10 days' wait

NCT Tullamore

Cloncollig Industrial Estate, Portarlington Road · 60 km · ~11 days' wait

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Address from ncts.ie/locations; waiting times from NCTS booking lead time statistics; fees and rules from the NCTS FAQ; bus routes from Transport for Ireland. Independent guide, not the NCTS: book only on ncts.ie. Reviewed 2 October 2026.