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John Robb & Son

MOT test station 95079 at 37 High Street, Neilston, Glasgow G78 3HJ, in East Renfrewshire. Authorised for Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

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Classes authorised

5 of 6

Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7

Stations within 5 miles

64

289 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

0.3 miles

Neilston MOT Centre

Phone

0141 881 1759

as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
95079
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 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
37 High Street, Neilston, Glasgow
Postcode
G78 3HJ
Council district
East Renfrewshire (26 listed stations)
Region
Scotland
Map position
full postcode · 55.7837, -4.4250

What John Robb & Son can test

ClassVehiclesDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods 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

John Robb & Son is an MOT test station at 37 High Street, Neilston, Glasgow, G78 3HJ, in East Renfrewshire (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 95079, and is authorised for 5 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), 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: 3 of the 26 stations listed in East Renfrewshire hold Class 1 or 2, and 28 of the 289 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 6 authorised stations in the district and one of 83 within 10 miles. It is one of 3 stations in East Renfrewshire authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 46 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 26 of the district's 26 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Neilston MOT Centre, 0.3 miles away (Class 4). 64 other stations sit within 5 miles and 289 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.8 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Scotland 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.

Companies House records JOHN ROBB & SON LIMITED (company number SC443150) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 19 Feb 2013 (13 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 0141 881 1759. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to G78 3HJ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
Neilston MOT Centre (district list)5 Holehouse Brae, G78 3LXGlasgow0.3 miles123457
Angus MotorsUnit 5, G78 1LGBarrhead1.1 miles123457
Kwik Fit (district list)Crossarthurlie Street, G78 1QYGlasgow1.5 miles123457
C & M Motors (district list)Sydney Cottage, G78 1RLGlasgow1.6 miles123457
Glenmuir Motors Ltd (district list)16 Glen Street, G78 1QAGlasgow1.8 miles123457

All 26 stations in East Renfrewshire · Scotland · All regions

Registered company

Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.

Registered name
JOHN ROBB & SON LIMITED
Company number
SC443150
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active
Incorporated
19 Feb 2013 (13 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Dec 2024
Registered activity (SIC)
45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Registered office
GLASGOW, G78

Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.

What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 station in Scotland

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 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.

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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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