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Jims Garage MOT Testing Station
MOT test station 96024 at No 6 Gremista Industrial Estate, Lerwick ZE1 0PX, in Shetland Islands. Authorised for Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
4 of 6
Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
6
6 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Shetland Islands Council
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 96024
- 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 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- No 6 Gremista Industrial Estate, Lerwick
- Postcode
- ZE1 0PX
- Council district
- Shetland Islands (10 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Map position
- full postcode · 60.1694, -1.1661
What Jims Garage MOT Testing Station 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 |
| 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
Jims Garage MOT Testing Station is an MOT test station at No 6 Gremista Industrial Estate, Lerwick, ZE1 0PX, in Shetland Islands (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 96024, and is authorised for 4 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 4 of the 10 stations listed in Shetland Islands hold Class 1 or 2, and 2 of the 6 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 6 authorised stations in the district and one of 4 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 10 of the district's 10 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Shetland Islands Council, at the same postcode (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 6 other stations sit within 5 miles and 6 within 10 miles, which makes this a moderately served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 2.5 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, 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. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 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 JIM'S GARAGE(SHETLAND) LIMITED (company number SC083633) against this station, matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 22 Jun 1983 (42 years on the register), files full accounts, and its registered activity is 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles. 8 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01595 695202. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to ZE1 0PX, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shetland Islands CouncilGremista, ZE1 0PX | Lerwick | same postcode | 123457 |
| Leask Motor Garage (Lerwick) Ltd (district list)Gremista, ZE1 0PX | Lerwick | same postcode | 123457 |
| Jrj Shetland LtdPort Business Park, ZE1 0TW | Lerwick | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| MmwVeensgarth, ZE2 9SB | Tingwall | 2.5 miles | 123457 |
| Shetland MOT & RepairBallister, ZE2 9SB | Shetland | 2.5 miles | 123457 |
All 10 stations in Shetland Islands · Scotland · All regions
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- JIM'S GARAGE(SHETLAND) LIMITED
- Company number
- SC083633
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 22 Jun 1983 (42 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files full accounts; last made up to 31 Oct 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
- Registered office
- SHETLAND, ZE1
- Outstanding charges
- 8
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, 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 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 |
| 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
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
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.
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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