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MOT Test Centres in Lincoln
54 MOT test stations in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (11%) test motorcycles, 14 (26%) test Class 7 vans and 34 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
54
#13 of 35 districts in East Midlands
Test motorcycles
6
11% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
14
26% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Lincoln Stations Can Test
Of the 54 listed stations, 51 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 Lincoln. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. 8 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 6 | 11% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 11% | £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 | 51 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 11% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 14 | 26% | £58.60 |
Where the 54 Lincoln stations are
Every listed station in Lincoln on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (20)
Stations in Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby MOT Testing StationUnit 9 Cornwallis Road | Lincoln | LN3 4PD | 01522 540013 | 123457 |
| B & B MotorcyclesThe Spa Showroom | Lincoln | LN3 4NH | 01522 545879 | 123457 |
| Bathurst Motors LtdBathurst Service Station | Lincoln | LN2 5PY | 01522 529018 | 123457 |
| Dave Clark Vehicle ServicesUnit 22 Wainer Close | Lincoln | LN6 3RY | 01522 686860 | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw Ford LincolnEvans Halshaw · Evans Halshaw | Lincoln | LN2 4HZ | 01522 530101 | 123457 |
| Kennings Auto CentreUnit 1 Sunningdale Trading Estate | Lincoln | LN6 7UB | 01522 449911 | 123457 |
| Lincoln MOT CentreOuter Circle Road | Lincoln | LN2 4HU | 01522 527342 | 123457 |
| Lincs MOTUnit 1 Allenby Industrial Estate | Lincoln | LN3 4NR | 01522 441186 | 123457 |
| Nick Welton Motor Engineer2 Murdock Road | Lincoln | LN5 8RG | 01522 542401 | 123457 |
| Pentagon Citroen LincolnTritton Road | Lincoln | LN6 7QY | 01522 850000 | 123457 |
| R W H MotorcyclesR W H Motorcycles | Lincoln | LN5 8LQ | 01522 523820 | 123457 |
| Riccardo Emiliani LimitedWrightsway | Lincoln | LN2 4JY | 01522 531735 | 123457 |
| S & P Garages LtdWrightsway | Lincoln | LN2 4JY | 01522 521777 | 123457 |
| Sandicliffe LincolnOuter Circle Road | Lincoln | LN2 4LD | 01522 458912 | 123457 |
| Tanvic Tyre and Service Centre61-63 Carholme Road | Lincoln | LN1 1RS | 01522 534839 | 123457 |
| Taylor's Autos6/8 Wavell Road | Lincoln | LN3 4PB | 01522 394827 | 123457 |
| Toyotek Limited7 George Street | Lincoln | LN5 8LG | 01522 538844 | 123457 |
| Tyre & Tech Lincoln Limited16 Crofton Road | Lincoln | LN3 4NL | 01522 529555 | 123457 |
| We Only MOTUnit 14 Sunningdale Trading Estate | Lincoln | LN6 7UB | 01522 532999 | 123457 |
| Wrightway Motorcycles & CarsUnit 5 | Lincoln | LN6 3RS | 01522 698487 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (34)
Stations in Lincoln 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; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Robinson MOT CentreMoorland Way | Lincoln | LN6 7JW | 01522 509800 | 123457 |
| Andrews Car CentreDixon Close | Lincoln | LN6 7UB | 01522 520747 | 123457 |
| Auto Exhaust & Tyres Ltd47-53 Chieftain Way | Lincoln | LN6 7RY | 01522 530414 | 123457 |
| Autostar 2000 LimitedUnit 9 Dean Road | Lincoln | LN2 4DR | 01522 244434 | 123457 |
| Bls AutomotiveUnit 1 | Lincoln | LN5 8XF | 01522 531529 | 123457 |
| Boundary GarageBoundary Garage (Lincoln) Limited | Lincoln | LN5 9AF | 01522 721006 | 123457 |
| Dennis Horton and Son LtdKingsley Road | Lincoln | LN6 3RS | 01522 508650 | 123457 |
| Dexel Tyre Company Ltd170 Scorer Street | Lincoln | LN5 7SX | 01522 533937 | 123457 |
| Dexel Tyre Company LtdMoorland Way | Lincoln | LN6 7JW | 01522 693183 | 123457 |
| Formula 1 Autocentre LincolnTritton Road · Formula One Autocentres | Lincoln | LN6 7QY | 01522 522422 | 123457 |
| Foster & Sims LimitedUnit 1 Crofton Drive | Lincoln | LN3 4NR | 01522 528537 | 123457 |
| Ft Auto Repairs Lincoln99 Sadler Road | Lincoln | LN6 3RS | 01522 500533 | 123457 |
| Gearchange of Lincoln8 Cornwallis Road | Lincoln | LN3 4PD | 01522 537660 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreThe Winning Post · Halfords Autocentre | Lincoln | LN1 1RU | 01522 526208 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreTritton Road · Halfords Autocentre | Lincoln | LN6 7AN | 01522 512892 | 123457 |
| In N Out Centres Retail LimitedMorrisons Car Park | Lincoln | LN6 7QL | 0333 247 9999 | 123457 |
| Just Automotive Solutions LimitedOuter Circle Road | Lincoln | LN2 4JA | 01522 246777 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitOuter Circle Road · Kwik Fit | Lincoln | LN2 4HU | 01522 514488 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit148 Newark Road · Kwik Fit | Lincoln | LN5 8QJ | 01522 536957 | 123457 |
| Lincoln Audi950 Doddington Road | Lincoln | LN6 3RS | 01522 696900 | 123457 |
| Lincoln HondaOuter Circle Road | Lincoln | LN2 4JA | 01522 536444 | 123457 |
| Motor Depot Limited118 Newark Road | Lincoln | LN5 8NU | 01522 708893 | 123457 |
| Mr Tyre Ltd3 Proctors Road | Lincoln | LN2 4HQ | 01522 530477 | 123457 |
| N/A170 Sadler Road | Lincoln | LN6 3RG | 01522 508650 | 123457 |
| P G Mitchell Motor EngineersThe Lawn Garage, Allison Street | Lincoln | LN1 1PX | 01522 539137 | 123457 |
| Pentagon Vauxhall LincolnTritton Road | Lincoln | LN6 7QY | 01522 850000 | 123457 |
| Pk Automotive SolutionsUnit 2 & 3 Deacon Business Park | Lincoln | LN2 4JB | 01522 589696 | 123457 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet & Maintenance ServicesFirth Road | Lincoln | LN5 7NU | 01522 344216 | 123457 |
| Shakespeare Street Garage Ltd9 Shakespeare Street | Lincoln | LN5 8JX | 01522 543148 | 123457 |
| StoneacreStoneacre · Stoneacre | Lincoln | LN6 7DA | 01522 576366 | 123457 |
| Stoneacre Volvo LincolnLincoln Fields · Stoneacre | Lincoln | LN6 3RS | 01522 501701 | 123457 |
| T C Motor SpecialistsT C Motor Specialists | Lincoln | LN6 7RY | 01522 541580 | 123457 |
| Vertu Volkswagen LincolnOuter Circle Road | Lincoln | LN2 4HX | 01522 545900 | 123457 |
| Zr Tyres LtdUnit 7 The Pelham Centre | Lincoln | LN5 8HE | 01522 533335 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Lincoln
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for East Midlands
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. 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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