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Ivybridge MOT Centre
MOT test station 8886BC at Blachford Road, Downside, Ivybridge PL21 0AE, in South Hams. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
20
117 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Victoria Garage Ivybridge Ltd
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 8886BC
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 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
- Blachford Road, Downside, Ivybridge
- Postcode
- PL21 0AE
- Council district
- South Hams, Devon (52 listed stations)
- Region
- South West
- Map position
- full postcode · 50.3928, -3.9273
What Ivybridge MOT Centre can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Ivybridge MOT Centre is an MOT test station at Blachford Road, Downside, Ivybridge, PL21 0AE, in South Hams, Devon (South West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 8886BC, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 15 authorised stations in the district and one of 37 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 49 of the district's 52 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Victoria Garage Ivybridge Ltd, at the same postcode (Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7). 20 other stations sit within 5 miles and 117 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.5 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. 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. 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 VICTORIA GARAGE IVYBRIDGE LTD (company number 11224893) 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 26 Feb 2018 (8 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01752 698835. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Ivybridge MOT Centre and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Ivybridge MOT Centre, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to PL21 0AE, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Garage Ivybridge LtdBlachford Road, PL21 0AE | Ivybridge | same postcode | 123457 |
| Filham Moor Garage MOT Centre (district list)Unit 2, PL21 0UR | Devon | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
| Stumps MotorcyclesUnit 6, PL21 0UR | Ivybridge | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
| Gks Service Centre Ltd (district list)Unit 15, Blair Road, PL21 0UR | Ivybridge | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
| David May Motor ServicesErmington Road, PL21 9ES | Ivybridge | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
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
- VICTORIA GARAGE IVYBRIDGE LTD
- Company number
- 11224893
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 26 Feb 2018 (8 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 30 Jun 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
- Registered office
- IVYBRIDGE, PL21
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 4 and 7 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 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. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
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.
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.
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