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MOT Test Centres in Dumfries and Galloway

80 MOT test stations in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 11 (14%) test motorcycles, 26 (33%) test Class 7 vans and 47 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.

Stations listed

80

#10 of 32 districts in Scotland

Test motorcycles

11

14% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

26

33% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

15 / 4

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Dumfries and Galloway Stations Can Test

Of the 80 listed stations, 77 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Dumfries and Galloway. Motorcycle riders have 11 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 26; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 15; three-wheelers can be tested at 4. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Dumfries (32), Annan (7), Newton Stewart (7), Stranraer (7) and 9 other post towns. 6 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 2 are council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc1114%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc1114%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg45%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats7796%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1519%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg2633%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (33)

Stations in Dumfries and Galloway authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.

Specialist MOT test stations in Dumfries and Galloway
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A & G Motorcycles3C Garroch Business ParkDumfriesDG2 8PN01387 751152123457
Arnold Clark361 Annan Road · Arnold ClarkDumfriesDG1 3JR01387 261437123457
B Marshall Motor Engineers LtdBishopton GarageNewton StewartDG8 8DE01988 401231123457
Car and Truck Services LtdDryfe RoadLockerbieDG11 2RF01576 204424123457
Castle Douglas MOT CentreUnit 6Castle DouglasDG7 2LH01556 503090123457
Deals 4 Wheels MOT Centre3 Commerce RoadStranraerDG9 7DE01776 889164123457
Dumfries & Galloway CouncilCargen Tower · council-runDumfriesDG2 8PN01387 274184123457
Dumfries & Galloway CouncilCommerce Road · council-runStranraerDG9 7DD01776 706948123457
Dumfries Scooters and MotorcyclesRear Of 28 Friars VennelDumfriesDG1 2RL01387 254004123457
Erskine Automotive ServicesCairnryan RoadStranraerDG9 8QJ01776 859162123457
Glebe GarageUnit 2 Building 3DumfriesDG1 4HF01387 250217123457
Houston's Mini CoachesUnit 1LockerbieDG11 2RZ01576 203874123457
I M AutosUnit 4Newton StewartDG8 6ND01671 402987123457
Irongray Autocentre LtdUnit 3 Irongray HouseDumfriesDG2 0HS01387 721728123457
J H Glen Motor EngineersThe GarageDumfriesDG1 3NB01387 860346123457
J V S EngineerUnit 5DalbeattieDG5 4NA01556 612183123457
Jardine Motors LtdCraignair StreetDalbeattieDG5 4AX01556 610804123457
Jnj AutosUnit 3C Creca Business ParkAnnanDG12 6RP07919 370475123457
Keith Faulds Motor EngineerUnit 1, Downsway 3DumfriesDG1 3RS01387 279790123457
Kevin Thornhill Motor Engineer LtdUnit 3DalbeattieDG5 4AZ01556 610567123457
Martins Tyre & Auto Services LtdHigh StreetLangholmDG13 0DJ01387 380246123457
McDougall Commercials LimitedUnit 3, Dargavel StoresDumfriesDG1 3PG01387 262052123457
Morton Motors2 Victoria RoadLockerbieDG11 2BH01576 202779123457
Nxn Auto Repairs & MOT Centre5-7 Glen StreetStranraerDG9 7EP01776 700010123457
Paterson and Parker LtdMillo Place Service StationDalbeattieDG5 4DP01556 610659123457
Robertson Gemini Ltd96-98 Cotton StreetCastle DouglasDG7 1AN01556 502560123457
Robin Hyslop MotorsUnit 14-15DumfriesDG1 3PH07803 129973123457
Sandmill MOT Centre LtdBlackparks Industrial EstateStranraerDG9 7DE01776 889635123457
Townhead GarageBuccleugh RoadSanquharDG4 6BX01659 50349123457
W A BarclayLow Vennel GarageNewton StewartDG8 9HW01988 402303123457
W B GallowayRedfield Filling StationKirkcudbrightDG6 4NT01557 860240123457
Wigton VW LtdSwordwell CottageAnnanDG12 6QZ07736 543939123457
Wilson Auto RepairsFountain WayStranraerDG9 7UD01776 700018123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (47)

Stations in Dumfries and Galloway authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Dumfries and Galloway
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A & D WilsonDalwhat GarageThornhillDG3 4HN01848 200216123457
A W Dill Motor EngineerWillow GroveAnnanDG12 6NJ01461 40449123457
Akers GarageUnit 6DumfriesDG1 3RS01387 711663123457
Allison MotorsSouth StreetNewton StewartDG8 9SG01988 700277123457
Annantown GaragePort StreetAnnanDG12 6BJ01461 202832123457
Arnold ClarkMini Roundabout · Arnold ClarkDumfriesDG1 3EW01387 253473123457
Balmoral Road Car Sales and Service Ltd27-29 Balmoral RoadDumfriesDG1 3BE01387 248700123457
Balmoral Road Car Sales and Service Ltd26A King StreetCastle DouglasDG7 1AA01556 509125123457
Bnr Motorworx LtdUnit 8 Broom Industrial EstateAnnanDG12 5PF01461 335663123457
Brasswell Car SalesUnit 2DumfriesDG1 3JX01387 251517123457
BrownriggsThe GarageThornhillDG3 5LZ01848 330203123457
Bryan Swales Auto Repairs LtdStation Yard Industrial EstateCastle DouglasDG7 1LA01556 502918123457
Crosbie & BatemanBeaconsfield GarageKirkcudbrightDG6 4DP01557 330558123457
D A AndersonAnnan RoadAnnanDG12 6PB01461 40898123457
Downsway GarageDownsway Industrial EstateDumfriesDG1 3QL01387 266000123457
Dumfries Tyres and AutocareUnit 5, Huntingdon Business ParkDumfriesDG1 1NF01387 701538123457
E A ClarkThe GarageDumfriesDG2 9RL01387 262013123457
Focus Motor Store Ltd130-132 Terregles StreetDumfriesDG2 9DX01387 252919123457
G & T Moffat & Co LtdSmithfieldLockerbieDG11 3AU01461 800233123457
Grierson & Graham Ltd365 Annan RoadDumfriesDG1 3JR01387 257800123457
H A HarknessGarageSanquharDG4 6JT01659 67082123457
Halfords Autocentre46 Academy Street · Halfords AutocentreDumfriesDG1 1DA01387 254104123457
Halfords Autocentre1 Commerce Road · Halfords AutocentreStranraerDG9 7DX01776 702922123457
Huntingdon GarageHuntingdon RoadDumfriesDG1 1NF01387 249929123457
Huntly's Garage77 College StreetDumfriesDG2 0AD01387 262845123457
James F RobertsonPenpont GarageThornhillDG3 4BZ01848 330235123457
James Haugh (Dumfries) Limited2 St Mary's StreetDumfriesDG1 1HD01387 255291123457
Kempleton Cars LtdUnit 1, Old Council Roads DepotKirkcudbrightDG6 4NB01557 330571123457
Klic Cars Ltd90-94 Annan RoadDumfriesDG1 3EQ01387 268777123457
Kwik FitLaurieknowe Garage · Kwik FitDumfriesDG2 7DA01387 255943123457
Kwik Fit1 Brooms Road · Kwik FitDumfriesDG1 2SH01387 269219123457
L & P Motors LtdThe Old HatcheryAnnanDG12 6TF01461 700080123457
Lochthorn Car SalesLochthorn GarageDumfriesDG1 1XL01387 265444123457
Mcm Garage ServicesLochhouse YardMoffatDG10 9SG01683 300200123457
Minnigaff MOT CentreUnit 1, Block 2Newton StewartDG8 6AW01671 404080123457
Nithsdale Garage95-105 High StreetSanquharDG4 6DX01659 50838123457
Oaktree Garage, MOT, Service & RepairUnit 3DumfriesDG1 3JU01387 257281123457
Park's DumfriesEdinburgh RoadDumfriesDG1 3NU01387 263817123457
Parkdale Garage LtdDalbeattie RoadDumfriesDG2 8LW01387 251778123457
R F McCreadie & Co Ltd45 Queen StreetNewton StewartDG8 6JR01671 402112123457
R ThomsonThe GarageThornhillDG3 4DH01848 330766123457
S McDowell Mechanical EngineerUnit 1MinnigaffDG8 6AW01671 404434123457
St John's GarageSt John StreetNewton StewartDG8 8PF01988 500203123457
The Bridge End Garage54 Edinburgh RoadDumfriesDG1 1JU01387 257773123457
Tommy's Garage LtdUnit 2LockerbieDG11 3LG01576 300412123457
Troqueer GarageTroqueer RoadDumfriesDG2 7DF01387 254446123457
William Paul Motor EngineerThe GarageKirkcudbrightDG6 4NJ01557 860414123457

What an MOT costs in Dumfries and Galloway

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

Scotland typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

From this site's regional guide for Scotland

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Cumberlandabout 32 miles between district centres151South Ayrshireabout 43 miles between district centres52East Ayrshireabout 44 miles between district centres53South Lanarkshireabout 51 miles between district centres120North Ayrshireabout 56 miles between district centres46East Renfrewshireabout 57 miles between district centres26

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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class

The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.

Cheapest MOT

Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.

Average MOT Cost 2026

£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.

When Is My MOT Due?

Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.

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.
  • 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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Updated 2026-06-11