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Loch Shiel Garage 2010 Limited
MOT test station 96372 at Acharacle, Argyll PH36 4JL, in Highland. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
0
0 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
14 miles
Harbour Garage
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 96372
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Acharacle, Argyll
- Postcode
- PH36 4JL
- Council district
- Highland (124 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Map position
- full postcode · 56.7416, -5.7876
What Loch Shiel Garage 2010 Limited can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods 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
Loch Shiel Garage 2010 Limited is an MOT test station at Acharacle, Argyll, PH36 4JL, in Highland (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 96372, 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 49 authorised stations in the district and one of 0 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 120 of the district's 124 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Harbour Garage in Isle of Mull, 14 miles away (Class 4). 0 other stations sit within 5 miles and 0 within 10 miles, which makes this a sparsely served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 20 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 in Scotland 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 LOCH SHIEL GARAGE 2010 LIMITED (company number SC380883) 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 23 Jun 2010 (15 years on the register), files unaudited abridged accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. 2 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01967 431246. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Loch Shiel Garage 2010 Limited and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Loch Shiel Garage 2010 Limited, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to PH36 4JL, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Garage (district list)Ledaig, PA75 6NR | Isle of Mull | 14 miles | 123457 |
| Morar Motors Ltd (district list)The Garage, PH40 4PA | Mallaig | 16 miles | 123457 |
| A I Kennedy & Son (district list)Kennedys Garage, PA72 6JF | Isle of Mull | 17 miles | 123457 |
| Bowmans Test Centre5 Duisky, PH33 7AW | Fort William | 20 miles | 123457 |
| Gunns GarageThe Garage, PA38 4DB | Appin | 20 miles | 123457 |
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
- LOCH SHIEL GARAGE 2010 LIMITED
- Company number
- SC380883
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 23 Jun 2010 (15 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files unaudited abridged accounts; last made up to 30 Jun 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Registered office
- ACHARACLE, PH36
- Outstanding charges
- 2
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 4 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
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 7 | Goods 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.
Related MOT cost guides
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
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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