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MOT Test Centres in Lancaster
52 MOT test stations in Lancaster, Lancashire (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (15%) test motorcycles, 19 (37%) test Class 7 vans and 29 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
52
#23 of 35 districts in North West
Test motorcycles
8
15% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
19
37% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
10 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Lancaster Stations Can Test
Of the 52 listed stations, 52 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 Lancaster. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 19; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. The stations are spread across Morecambe (25), Lancaster (16), Carnforth (9), Bolton le Sands (1) and 1 other post towns. 4 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 15% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 15% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 2% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 52 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 10 | 19% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 19 | 37% | £58.60 |
Where the 52 Lancaster stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (23)
Stations in Lancaster 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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & A MotorsUnit 1 | Morecambe | LA3 3BT | 01524 555710 | 123457 |
| Arnold ClarkMiddlegate · Arnold Clark | Morecambe | LA3 3BN | 01524 969464 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LimitedNorthgate · ATS Euromaster | Morecambe | LA3 3PA | 01524 68075 | 123457 |
| Bay MOT Centre Ltd17 Lune Industrial Estate | Lancaster | LA1 5QP | 01524 555888 | 123457 |
| Billy Smith Garage Services LtdUnit 2E | Lancaster | LA2 0PX | 01524 874660 | 123457 |
| Carnforth Service & MOT Centre LtdUnit 2 | Carnforth | LA5 9XP | 01524 732804 | 123457 |
| D A France Motor Services LtdStoney Lane | Lancaster | LA2 0JY | 01524 751251 | 123457 |
| Dsg MorecambeFellgate | Morecambe | LA3 3PE | 01524 848000 | 123457 |
| Excel Vehicle SalesUnit 3 | Morecambe | LA3 3AZ | 01524 388844 | 123457 |
| H G & Vehicle ServicesUnit 2 | Morecambe | LA3 3NT | 01524 851304 | 123457 |
| J Howard MOT CentreRear Of 2 Alexandra Road | Lancaster | LA1 2DE | 01524 32646 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitThurnam Street · Kwik Fit | Lancaster | LA1 1XU | 01524 64916 | 123457 |
| Lancaster City CouncilVehicle Maintenance Unit · council-run | Morecambe | LA3 3BS | 01524 582781 | 123457 |
| Lancaster VolkswagenMellishaw Lane | Morecambe | LA3 3FB | 01524 415833 | 123457 |
| Michael O'Connor Testing LimitedWhitegate | Morecambe | LA3 3BT | 01524 388287 | 123457 |
| Mick's GarageUnit 2A | Kirkby Lonsdale | LA6 2HP | 01524 237785 | 123457 |
| MOT Service Centre Ltd3A Westgate Works | Morecambe | LA3 3AZ | 01524 33387 | 123457 |
| Piccadilly Garage LtdCarr House Lane | Lancaster | LA1 1SW | 01524 65726 | 123457 |
| Pye Motors LtdOvangle Road | Morecambe | LA3 3PF | 01524 598598 | 123457 |
| Vantage Honda BradfordNorthgate | Morecambe | LA3 3AZ | 01524 831163 | 123457 |
| Wellington Road Garage LtdUnit 7 | Lancaster | LA1 3QY | 01524 66644 | 123457 |
| Wilsons Mot'sUnit 1A Ironworks | Carnforth | LA5 9EX | 01524 917450 | 123457 |
| Woodlands MOT & Repair Centre Ltd15 Woodlands Drive | Morecambe | LA3 1LZ | 01524 903852 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (29)
Stations in Lancaster 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; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & B & A & A WalkerBeach Garage | Carnforth | LA5 0TP | 01524 701600 | 123457 |
| Ajax Motors30 Hornbeam Road | Lancaster | LA1 5TQ | 01524 381313 | 123457 |
| Bowerham Garage LtdWellington Road | Lancaster | LA1 4DN | 01524 951844 | 123457 |
| Broadgate GarageMiddleton Road | Morecambe | LA3 3JJ | 01524 852409 | 123457 |
| Central Car & van Sales LtdUnit 1, Westgate Works | Morecambe | LA3 3BS | 01524 69722 | 123457 |
| D C Autos (Morecambe) LimitedUnit 11 Heysham Business Park | Morecambe | LA3 3PP | 01524 854409 | 123457 |
| D C WilsonRutland Avenue | Lancaster | LA1 4EA | 01524 67494 | 123457 |
| David Hayton LtdMellishaw Lane | Morecambe | LA3 3FB | 01524 62939 | 123457 |
| Gmb MOT Centre LtdUnit 3 | Morecambe | LA3 3PD | 01524 420817 | 123457 |
| Gudgeon's Repairs Ltd23 Scotland Road | Carnforth | LA5 9JZ | 01524 951900 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 1 Standfast Industrial Estate · Halfords Autocentre | Lancaster | LA1 3PE | 01524 69568 | 123457 |
| Hiq Tyres and AutocareHigh Road | Lancaster | LA2 6PS | 01524 811063 | 123457 |
| Jubilee GarageMain Road | Carnforth | LA5 8DH | 01524 822806 | 123457 |
| Lansdowne MotorsLansdowne Road | Morecambe | LA4 6AL | 01524 419270 | 123457 |
| Lodge Quarry GarageLodge Quarry | Carnforth | LA5 9DW | 01524 733119 | 123457 |
| Lune View Garage LtdMelling | Carnforth | LA6 2RB | 01524 221457 | 123457 |
| Main Street Garage97B Main Road | Bolton le Sands | LA5 8EQ | 01524 823936 | 123457 |
| McGuires Tyres & MOT LtdGrand Garage | Morecambe | LA4 5PB | 01524 420420 | 123457 |
| Porsche Centre South Lakes1 Electric Drive | Carnforth | LA6 1FW | 01524 911911 | 123457 |
| Progressive GarageAddle Street | Lancaster | LA1 4EQ | 01524 65220 | 123457 |
| R M Fisher LimitedCentral Garage | Lancaster | LA2 0JL | 01524 751250 | 123457 |
| Regent Garage Heysham Ltd38 Woborrow Road | Morecambe | LA3 2PW | 01524 851005 | 123457 |
| Station Garage (Caton) LtdGreenbank | Lancaster | LA2 9JD | 01524 770321 | 123457 |
| Station Garage Caton LimitedLancaster Road | Lancaster | LA2 9QJ | 01524 770321 | 123457 |
| Warton Hall GarageMain Street | Carnforth | LA5 9NT | 01524 732107 | 123457 |
| Westgate ServicesMiddlegate | Morecambe | LA3 3BN | 01524 841154 | 123457 |
| Whitefield ServicesUnit 19 | Morecambe | LA3 3EA | 01524 844293 | 123457 |
| Whitegate Motors LtdNew Alice Works | Morecambe | LA3 3BS | 01524 69259 | 123457 |
| York Bridge MOT Centre LtdBridge Road Garage | Morecambe | LA4 5NA | 01524 874900 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Lancaster
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
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 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| 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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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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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