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The Test Centre Deptford
MOT test station S001330 at Unit 19, Applegarth Drive, Dartford DA1 1JD, in Dartford. Authorised for Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
6 of 6
Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
116
370 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.1 miles
M G S Autos
Station details
- DVSA site number
- S001330
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200ccClass 3: Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kgClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 5: Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Unit 19, Applegarth Drive, Dartford
- Postcode
- DA1 1JD
- Council district
- Dartford, Kent (38 listed stations)
- Region
- South East
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.4332, 0.2210
What The Test Centre Deptford can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
The Test Centre Deptford is an MOT test station at Unit 19, Applegarth Drive, Dartford, DA1 1JD, in Dartford, Kent (South East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S001330, and is authorised for 6 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), three-wheelers up to 450kg (Class 3), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 8 of the 38 stations listed in Dartford hold Class 1 or 2, and 57 of the 370 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 11 authorised stations in the district and one of 118 within 10 miles. It is one of 7 stations in Dartford authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 79 stations within 10 miles hold it. Three-wheeler (Class 3) testing is rarer still, with 2 stations in the district. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 37 of the district's 38 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is M G S Autos, 0.1 miles away (Class 4). 116 other stations sit within 5 miles and 370 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.7 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 3 £37.80, Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £35-50 is the typical Class 4 car price in South East according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
No Companies House company was matched to this trading name and postcode on 1 May 2026. That is common for MOT garages, many of which trade as sole traders or partnerships, and it says nothing about the station's authorisation, which comes from the DVSA list above.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 0333 358 9777. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
The Test Centre Deptford and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- The Test Centre Deptford, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to DA1 1JD, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| M G S Autos (district list)Unit 3 Progress House, DA1 1NT | Dartford | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Hawley Road Garage87 To 99 Hawley Rd, DA1 1PB | Dartford | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Hopfields Auto RepairsUnit 3A, DA1 1JS | Dartford | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Beadles Group Limited (district list)370 Princes Road, DA1 1LN | Dartford | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Orchard Garage Limited (district list)128 Park Road, DA1 1SZ | Dartford | 0.7 miles | 123457 |
What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 station in South East
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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