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Cheddar Motors Limited
MOT test station 78174 at Tweentown, Cheddar BS27 3JE, in Somerset. Authorised for Classes 1, 2 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
3 of 6
Classes 1, 2 and 4
Stations within 5 miles
12
106 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.5 miles
Auto-Mech Cheddar Ltd
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 78174
- 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 seats
- Address
- Tweentown, Cheddar
- Postcode
- BS27 3JE
- Council district
- Somerset (312 listed stations)
- Region
- South West
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.2796, -2.7767
What Cheddar Motors Limited 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 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Cheddar Motors Limited is an MOT test station at Tweentown, Cheddar, BS27 3JE, in Somerset (South West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 78174, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 48 of the 312 stations listed in Somerset hold Class 1 or 2, and 13 of the 106 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 294 of the district's 312 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Auto-Mech Cheddar Ltd, 0.5 miles away (Class 4). 12 other stations sit within 5 miles and 106 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 3.1 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. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price across the UK according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Companies House records CHEDDAR MOTORS LIMITED (company number 01189336) 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 4 Nov 1974 (51 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45400 Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories. 3 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01934 742955. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to BS27 3JE, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Mech Cheddar Ltd (district list)Unit 5 Mendip Vale Trading Estate, BS27 3EL | Cheddar | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
| Ian Studley Cars Shipham Ltd (district list)The Square, BS25 1TN | Winscombe | 2.5 miles | 123457 |
| Rodney Stoke Garage (district list)Wells Road, BS27 3XE | Cheddar | 2.5 miles | 123457 |
| Shipham Motor Company (district list)Turnpike Road, BS25 1TX | Winscombe | 2.6 miles | 123457 |
| S W MotorsNew Road Garage, BS26 2JE | Axbridge | 3.1 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
- CHEDDAR MOTORS LIMITED
- Company number
- 01189336
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 4 Nov 1974 (51 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Mar 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45400 Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories; 47300 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
- Registered office
- SOMERSET, BS27
- Outstanding charges
- 3
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 and 4 station in South West
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
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 |
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. 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.
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.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email questions@motcost.com. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.