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London Dolphin Cars Ltd
MOT test station S002391 at Unit 2A, Goldolphin Road, London W12 8JE, in Hammersmith and Fulham. Authorised for Classes 1, 2 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
3 of 6
Classes 1, 2 and 4
Stations within 5 miles
251
876 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.1 miles
Reg Orpin Motor Cycles
Station details
- DVSA site number
- S002391
- 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 seats
- Address
- Unit 2A, Goldolphin Road, London
- Postcode
- W12 8JE
- Council district
- Hammersmith and Fulham (23 listed stations)
- Region
- London
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.5022, -0.2323
What London Dolphin Cars Ltd can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
London Dolphin Cars Ltd is an MOT test station at Unit 2A, Goldolphin Road, London, W12 8JE, in Hammersmith and Fulham (London). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S002391, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 8 of the 23 stations listed in Hammersmith and Fulham hold Class 1 or 2, and 136 of the 876 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 18 of the district's 23 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Reg Orpin Motor Cycles, 0.1 miles away (Classes 1 and 2). 251 other stations sit within 5 miles and 876 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.5 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. Garages can charge less and most do: £40-55 is the typical Class 4 car price in London according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records LONDON DOLPHIN CARS LTD (company number 09896352) against this station, matched by a unique registered name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 1 Dec 2015 (10 years on the register), files micro-entity accounts, and its registered activity is 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 96090 Other service activities n.e.c..
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 020 3490 1020. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
London Dolphin Cars Ltd and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- London Dolphin Cars Ltd, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to W12 8JE, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reg Orpin Motor Cycles145 Goldhawk Road, W12 8EN | London | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Loftus Motors Limited (district list)Rear Of 56 Loftus Road, W12 7EN | London | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
| Collins Motors232 Trussley Road, W6 7PS | London | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
| Central Bikes134 Macfarlane Road, W12 7LA | London | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
| High Tech Services and MOT (district list)150 Railway Arches, W12 7LA | London | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
All 23 stations in Hammersmith and Fulham · London · All regions
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- LONDON DOLPHIN CARS LTD
- Company number
- 09896352
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 1 Dec 2015 (10 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files micro-entity accounts; last made up to 31 Dec 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 96090 Other service activities n.e.c.
- Registered office
- LONDON, NW10
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 and 4 station in London
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
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 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
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. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
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.
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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