Whitings Garage

Whitings Garage is an MOT test station at The Old Sandpit, Southwold Road, Holton, Halesworth, IP19 8PW, in East Suffolk, Suffolk (East of England). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 1ALS84, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 21 authorised stations in the district and one of 8 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 96 of the district's 99 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Alan Curtis Independent Land Rover Technician in Suffolk, at the same postcode (Class 4). 10 other stations sit within 5 miles and 43 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.1 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price across the UK according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 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 WHITINGS GARAGE LIMITED (company number 04849346) 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 29 Jul 2003 (22 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 01986 875742. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.