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MOT Test Centres in Midlothian
35 MOT test stations in Midlothian (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (17%) test motorcycles, 7 (20%) test Class 7 vans and 23 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
35
#24 of 32 districts in Scotland
Test motorcycles
6
17% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
20% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
2 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Midlothian Stations Can Test
Of the 35 listed stations, 33 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 Midlothian. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 2; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Dalkeith (10), Loanhead (8), Bonnyrigg (4), Penicuik (4) and 6 other post towns. 2 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 | 6 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 33 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 2 | 6% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 20% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Midlothian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D MOT Centre Ltd14 Craigesk | Dalkeith | EH22 4TP | 0131 663 6123 | 123457 |
| A F Noble and Son Ltd2A Eastfield Farm Road | Penicuik | EH26 8EZ | 01968 672003 | 123457 |
| Allans GarageNewtonloan Garage | Gorebridge | EH23 4LZ | 01875 820533 | 123457 |
| Bumper to Bumper CommercialUnit 2/1 Butlerfield Industrial Estate | Bonnyrigg | EH19 3JQ | 01875 821924 | 123457 |
| Central CustomsUnit 4C (Otherwise 1H) | Newtongrange | EH22 4QN | 07968 425636 | 123457 |
| Edmonstone Garage Ltd109 Edmonstone Road | Dalkeith | EH22 1QX | not listed | 123457 |
| Ferguson Park Garage43 Carnethie Street | Rosewell | EH24 9AP | 0131 440 2172 | 123457 |
| Lothian Motors68 Lothian Street | Bonnyrigg | EH19 3AQ | 0131 663 1076 | 123457 |
| Meadowfield Garage Ltd11A Newbattle Road | Newtongrange | EH22 4RN | 0131 454 0010 | 123457 |
| Midlothian Council80B High Street · council-run | Bonnyrigg | EH19 2AE | 0131 660 3486 | 123457 |
| Midlothian MOT CentreUnit 7/1 | Loanhead | EH20 9TB | 0131 440 3892 | 123457 |
| Motorrad Central East226 High Street | Dalkeith | EH22 1AZ | 0131 654 2777 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (23)
Stations in Midlothian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajs Motor CompanyUnits 4/5, Mayfield Business Centre | Dalkeith | EH22 4AD | 0131 663 6763 | 123457 |
| Balmoral Motor Company56 Easthouses Road | Dalkeith | EH22 4EL | 0131 663 3454 | 123457 |
| Dalkeith Ford Centre15 Old Edinburgh Road | Dalkeith | EH22 1JL | 0131 660 2229 | 123457 |
| Dlp AutosUnit 7 | Midlothian | EH22 4DJ | 07743 614579 | 123457 |
| G A AutosUnit 4 | Loanhead | EH20 9RF | 0131 440 4727 | 123457 |
| Gilmerton Service StationUnit 14 | Loanhead | EH20 9HN | 0131 440 1900 | 123457 |
| Greenbank Garage Services7A Nivensknowe Road | Loanhead | EH20 9AU | 0131 440 1099 | 123457 |
| Ironmills GP Autoservice10-12 Edinburgh Road | Dalkeith | EH22 1JZ | 0131 663 2439 | 123457 |
| K and I LtdHardengreen Coachworks | Dalkeith | EH22 3LD | 0131 663 4545 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitEastfield Farm Road · Kwik Fit | Penicuik | EH26 8EZ | 01968 678008 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit6 Croft Street · Kwik Fit | Dalkeith | EH22 3BA | 0131 663 1897 | 123457 |
| Leadburn GarageLeadburn | West Linton | EH46 7BE | 01968 677143 | 123457 |
| M Y Auto Services Ltd T/A Car Tech Solutions3 A Borthwick View | Loanhead | EH20 9QH | 0131 629 3353 | 123457 |
| McLennans Garage1B Park Avenue | Loanhead | EH20 9AS | 0131 440 0597 | 123457 |
| Penicuik Motor Company20 Carlops Road | Penicuik | EH26 0EZ | 01968 677878 | 123457 |
| Rizzo's Auto Repairs Ltd1 Gardenfield | Penicuik | EH26 9LT | 01968 676634 | 123457 |
| Robin Hamilton Autos LtdUnit 6/3 | Bonnyrigg | EH19 3JQ | 01875 825511 | 123457 |
| Springfield MotorsNivensknowe Road | Loanhead | EH20 9AU | 0131 448 2239 | 123457 |
| Station Garage9 Station Road | Gorebridge | EH23 4JX | 01875 820445 | 123457 |
| The Inn Garage Ltd27 Hunterfield Road | Gorebridge | EH23 4TP | 01875 820350 | 123457 |
| W and J Short39 To 41 Bonnyrigg Road | Dalkeith | EH22 3HF | 0131 663 3375 | 123457 |
| Western Edinburgh (Straiton)Swinton Place | Loanhead | EH20 9FB | 0131 440 5353 | 123457 |
| Wright AutomotiveUnit A3 | Pentlandfield | EH25 9RE | 0131 440 2472 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Midlothian
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 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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. 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.
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- 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.
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