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MOT Test Centres in East Lindsey

72 MOT test stations in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 15 (21%) test motorcycles, 26 (36%) test Class 7 vans and 33 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

72

#6 of 35 districts in East Midlands

Test motorcycles

15

21% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

26

36% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

18 / 6

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the East Lindsey Stations Can Test

Of the 72 listed stations, 68 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 East Lindsey. Motorcycle riders have 15 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 26; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 18; three-wheelers can be tested at 6. 4 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Louth (17), Skegness (15), Spilsby (6), Boston (5) and 14 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc1521%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc1521%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg68%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats6894%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1825%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg2636%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (39)

Stations in East Lindsey 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 East Lindsey
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Abc Service LtdJasmine HouseSpilsbyPE23 5PT01754 830682123457
All-Terrain Automotive LtdUnit 3 Beaubridge Business ParkSkegnessPE25 3ST01754 767463123457
Autotech Lincs LimitedThe BeachesLincolnshirePE23 4PY07824 995302123457
BeautomotiveUnit 1LouthLN11 0WB01507 600212123457
Black & White Bikes LtdThe Old Filling StationHagworthinghamPE23 4LE01507 588149123457
Bromleys Vehicle Servicing & Repairs LtdUnit 8 The Meridian CentreLouthLN11 0LQ01507 602494123457
Burdetts Automotive LimitedUnit 1SkegnessPE25 3ST01754 766927123457
Cadwell Motorcycles LtdUnit 12LouthLN11 0JQ07780 451012123457
Chris Fairburn MOT CentreUnits 1 & 2Louth LincolnshireLN11 0WA01507 602608123457
East End GarageEast StreetAlfordLN13 9EH01507 463240123457
East Lindsey District CouncilVehicle Maintenance Unit · council-runLouthLN11 0YB01507 608703123457
Fulletby Motors (2002) LimitedFulletbyHorncastleLN9 6JY01507 533217123457
G & S Oliver LtdG & S OliverSpilsbyPE23 5BJ01754 830202123457
Greenards Garage LtdKeeling StreetLouthLN11 7PL01507 358402123457
Haltham GarageMain RoadHorncastleLN9 6JQ01507 568313123457
Harrisons MotorsHarrisons MotorsSkegnessPE24 5JT01754 810949123457
Hewson Smith & SonsOld Main RoadLouthLN11 9XG01507 343249123457
Hudson Motors Ltd1 Clifton GroveSkegnessPE25 3HB01754 766217123457
Jd Birch LtdAlford Road GarageSutton on SeaLN12 2RL01507 441522123457
Lomax Corner GarageCroft BankSkegnessPE24 4RH01754 763101123457
Louth Volksworld LtdUnit 3 New EstateLouthLN11 0YZ01507 607007123457
M B Garages LimitedCoronation GarageSpilsbyPE23 4BA01790 752260123457
M.a. Stephenson Autos LtdLegbourne RoadLouthLN11 8LQ01507 602723123457
Manby Motors LtdDowlands Business ParkLouthLN11 8UT01507 327222123457
N T Shaw of LouthN T Shaw Of LouthLouthLN11 0HQ01507 603382123457
N&J MOT CentreUnit 2 Grantham DriveSkegnessPE25 3RN01754 879008123457
National MOT Skegness LtdThe Motor Hub CentreSkegnessPE25 3SB07903 058128123457
R and Y Auto Repairs LtdUnit 1 & 2 Station EstateLouthLN11 0JT01507 606977123457
Revesby GarageBoston RoadBostonPE22 7NE01507 568345123457
S & S Garage Service Ltd119 Victoria RoadMablethorpeLN12 2AL01507 477929123457
Seacroft Garage LimitedSeacroft RoadMablethorpeLN12 2DT01507 472333123457
Slipstream Motorcycles117 Roman BankSkegnessPE25 2SW01754 767879123457
Smiths GarageCalceby LaneSouth ThoresbyLN13 0AT01507 480372123457
Star GarageLouth RoadMarket RasenLN8 5LF01673 858326123457
Steve Wood Motors LtdHigh StreetSutton on SeaLN12 2HE01507 441215123457
Stratton 4 X 4Devereux WayHorncastleLN9 6AU01507 524050123457
T & L Garage Services LimitedUnit 8 Hardwick CourtAlfordLN13 9BU01507 462854123457
Wildmans Motorcycles15 Halton RoadLincolnshirePE23 5JZ01790 753219123457
Xl Garage LtdNew EnglandSkegnessPE24 4AN01754 880111123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (33)

Stations in East Lindsey 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 East Lindsey
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
B Eyre and Son Limited11 High StreetLincolnLN4 4LE01526 342204123457
B.A.bush & Son LimitedStation YardHorncastleLN9 5AQ01507 623688123457
Banhams Garage & MOT CentreUnit 7F Vale RoadSpilsbyPE23 5HE01790 754682123457
Beltons Auto ServiceBeltons Auto ServiceSkegnessPE24 5RF01754 872333123457
Binbrook MotorsBinbrook MotorsMarket RasenLN8 6DH01472 398248123457
Brelsford Tyre & Exhaust CentreBurgh RoadSkegnessPE25 2RA01754 765383123457
C P AutosLincoln RoadLouthLN11 0QU01507 609700123457
Cooleys4 Dogdyke RoadLincolnLN4 4TD01526 342445123457
Corten Miller Garages LimitedThe EaudykesBostonPE22 8NL01754 820341123457
D & S Tyres & Exhausts Ltd7 Enterprise RoadMablethorpeLN12 1NB01507 472345123457
Drayton MotorsNorth Holme RoadLouthLN11 0HQ01507 307060123457
Fendyke GarageFenside RoadSpilsbyPE23 5DB01790 753647123457
Fenland Commercial & Agricultural ServicesFenland Commercial & Agr ServBostonPE22 7AQ01205 280692123457
Finneys GarageLangrick RoadConingsbyLN4 4RU01526 342665123457
G. Harniess (Louth) LtdBolingbroke RoadLouthLN11 0WA01507 603341123457
Hall Motor Services LtdBilsby GarageBilsbyLN13 9PY01507 490477123457
Huttoft Service StationMumby RoadAlfordLN13 9RF01507 490283123457
John Darke LimitedA16 GarageLouthLN11 0EA01507 603451123457
KingsKingsBostonPE22 8EE01205 480241123457
Kwik Fit (GB) Ltd50 Roman Bank · Kwik FitSkegnessPE25 2SP01754 761188123457
Laurels Service StationA158 Spilsby RoadHorncastleLN9 6NH01507 522533123457
M J Watts Motor EngineersCentral GarageLouthLN11 8SZ01507 327231123457
Malcolm Padley and Sons49 Sleaford RoadLincolnLN4 4JG01526 344668123457
Marshchapel Service StationMarshchapel Service StationGrimsbyDN36 5SX01472 388774123457
N/ANorth Holme RoadLouthLN11 0HS01507 608080123457
Pullons GarageSea View RoadSkegnessPE25 1BT01754 762435123457
Roman Bank Garage124 Roman BankSkegnessPE25 1RX01754 761091123457
S Cropley & Company LimitedFrith BankBostonPE22 7BD01205 362230123457
Spilsby GarageMasonic LaneSpilsbyPE23 5LR01790 753392123457
Srautomotive69 Alexandra RoadLincolnshirePE25 3QY01754 228010123457
Taylors of SkegnessWainfleet RoadSkegnessPE25 3QS01754 766019123457
Thurlby MotorsTattershall WayLouth,lincolnshireLN11 0YZ01507 602602123457
Tnc MotorsHorncastle RoadMarket RasenLN8 5QE01673 857555123457

What an MOT costs in East Lindsey

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

Midlands typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

From this site's regional guide for East Midlands

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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Bostonabout 19 miles between district centres46North East Lincolnshireabout 24 miles between district centres69North Kestevenabout 25 miles between district centres63Lincolnabout 26 miles between district centres54West Lindseyabout 29 miles between district centres29South Hollandabout 31 miles between district centres39

All districts in East Midlands · All regions

Related MOT cost guides

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