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MOT Test Centres in South Hams
52 MOT test stations in South Hams, Devon (South West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (17%) test motorcycles, 15 (29%) test Class 7 vans and 28 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
52
#18 of 26 districts in South West
Test motorcycles
9
17% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
15
29% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
8 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the South Hams Stations Can Test
Of the 52 listed stations, 49 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 South Hams. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 15; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 8; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Totnes (14), Ivybridge (12), Plymouth (8), Kingsbridge (6) and 5 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 9 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 9 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 6% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 49 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 8 | 15% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 15 | 29% | £58.60 |
Where the 52 South Hams stations are
Every listed station in South Hams 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.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (2)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (24)
Stations in South Hams 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 & K Auto ServicesUnit 5 Central Court | Ivybridge | PL21 9DQ | 01752 895522 | 123457 |
| Allbright AutosUnit 14 | Plymouth | PL6 7EZ | 01752 660539 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LimitedOak Place · ATS Euromaster | Kingsbridge | TQ7 1EQ | 01548 853247 | 123457 |
| AutomasterLongcombe Cross | Totnes | TQ9 6PL | 01803 862152 | 123457 |
| Churchstow MOT CentreUnit 4C South Hams Business Park | Kingsbridge | TQ7 3QH | 01548 856777 | 123457 |
| DarmechThe Old Abattoir | Dartmouth | TQ6 0JZ | 01803 834234 | 123457 |
| David May Motor ServicesErmington Road | Ivybridge | PL21 9ES | 01752 698500 | 123457 |
| Dms Wrangaton Motors LtdWrangaton | South Brent | TQ10 9HD | 01364 73503 | 123457 |
| Full Circle MotorsErmington Road | Ivybridge | PL21 9DG | 01752 698282 | 123457 |
| Harrisons Garage Totnes LtdBabbage Road | Totnes | TQ9 5JA | 01803 862247 | 123457 |
| Ivybridge MOT CentreBlachford Road | Ivybridge | PL21 0AE | 01752 698835 | 123457 |
| Kingsbridge Auto Repair and Rescue LtdUnit 10 Halwell Business Park | Devon | TQ9 7LQ | 01803 712300 | 123457 |
| Kingsbridge MOT Centre LtdTorr Quarry Industrial Estate | Totnes | TQ9 7QQ | 01548 312332 | 123457 |
| Macpherson Motorcycles LtdEagle Road | Plymouth | PL7 5JY | 01752 710177 | 123457 |
| Moorside Garage (SW) LtdUnit 4 | South Brent | TQ10 9JT | 01364 72353 | 123457 |
| Snows PlymouthEagle Road | Plymouth | PL7 5JY | 01752 332777 | 123457 |
| South Hams Clutch CentreSouth Hams Business Park | Kingsbridge | TQ7 3QH | 01548 857300 | 123457 |
| South West 4X4 LtdUnit 1 Torr Trade Park | Devon | TQ9 7FA | 07737 557475 | 123457 |
| Station Garage Totnes LtdUnit 1 The Paddocks | Totnes | TQ9 5XT | 01803 866699 | 123457 |
| Stumps MotorcyclesUnit 6 | Ivybridge | PL21 0UR | 07584 354252 | 123457 |
| Totnes Auto ServicesMalt Mill Road | Totnes | TQ9 5NH | 01803 867240 | 123457 |
| Totnes Cross Filling StationHalwell | Totnes | TQ9 7JG | 01803 712533 | 123457 |
| Victoria Garage Ivybridge LtdBlachford Road | Ivybridge | PL21 0AE | 01752 892408 | 123457 |
| W G Friend and Son LtdUnits 8 To 10 | Ivybridge | PL21 0BE | 01752 690586 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (28)
Stations in South Hams 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbow Garage LtdArbow Garage | Totnes | TQ9 5XL | 01803 866668 | 123457 |
| Avon Garage LtdAvonwick | South Brent | TQ10 9NB | 01364 73152 | 123457 |
| Battisborough Cross GarageHolbeton | Plymouth | PL8 1JQ | 01752 830280 | 123457 |
| Blackler Auto RepairsUnits 5 & 6 Loddiswell Business Park | Devon | TQ7 4QG | 01548 859274 | 123457 |
| Dart Motors LtdBroadmarsh Park | Totnes | TQ9 5XN | 01803 864973 | 123457 |
| Eg Autos LtdUnit 2-6 Barley Row | Totnes | TQ9 7QQ | 01548 521698 | 123457 |
| Erme Valley Autos LtdChurch Road | Ivybridge | PL21 9NJ | 01548 830410 | 123457 |
| Ermington MOT CentreUnit 4 | Plymouth | PL21 9NT | 01548 831444 | 123457 |
| Euroservice Garage LtdLee Mill Services | Ivybridge | PL21 9EE | 01752 690313 | 123457 |
| Filham Moor Garage MOT CentreUnit 2 | Devon | PL21 0UR | 01752 894822 | 123457 |
| Frl AutoservicesUnit 12 | Dartmouth | TQ6 9LA | 01803 833181 | 123457 |
| Gillard Motors1 And 2 The Butts | Kingsbridge | TQ7 4SL | 01548 550112 | 123457 |
| Gks Service Centre LtdUnit 15, Blair Road | Ivybridge | PL21 0UR | 01752 896398 | 123457 |
| Marldon Service Station LtdChurscombe Cross | Paignton | TQ3 1NA | 01803 558860 | 123457 |
| Murray Newton AbbotThe Avenue | Newton Abbot | TQ12 2DE | 01626 202205 | 123457 |
| Plymstock Garage LtdEast Central House | Ivybridge | PL21 9PE | 01752 481580 | 123457 |
| Quay Garage Co LtdHigher Union Road | Kingsbridge | TQ7 1EQ | 01548 852323 | 123457 |
| R & G AutorepairsUnit 1 Orchard Industrial Estate | Kingsbridge | TQ7 1SF | 01548 858994 | 123457 |
| Racecourse Garage (Totnes) LtdBabbage Road | Totnes | TQ9 5JA | 01803 862297 | 123457 |
| Rodgers of Plymouth LimitedBrixton Road Garage | Plymouth | PL8 2BL | 01752 402623 | 123457 |
| Silver Street Motors LtdLangage Business Park | Plymouth | PL7 5HZ | 01752 202515 | 123457 |
| South Devon Auto Repair LtdBrooklands Garage | South Brent | TQ10 9DF | 01364 72845 | 123457 |
| Stoke Gabriel GaragePaignton Road | Totnes | TQ9 6QE | 01803 782283 | 123457 |
| Torr GarageUnit 7 | Totnes | TQ9 7QQ | 01548 521322 | 123457 |
| Totnes and South Hams Tyre Services LtdUnit 8 | Totnes | TQ9 6JY | 01803 866407 | 123457 |
| Ugborough Garages LtdWell Cross | Ivybridge | PL21 0PH | 01752 892428 | 123457 |
| Woodford GarageBabbage Road Industrial Estate | Totnes | TQ9 5JA | 01803 863490 | 123457 |
| Yealm Motor Services LtdMarket Street | Plymouth | PL8 2EB | 01752 880336 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in South Hams
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 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. 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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