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MOT Test Centres in West Lindsey
29 MOT test stations in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire (East Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (28%) test motorcycles, 11 (38%) test Class 7 vans and 14 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
29
#32 of 35 districts in East Midlands
Test motorcycles
8
28% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
11
38% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the West Lindsey Stations Can Test
Of the 29 listed stations, 27 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 West Lindsey. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 11; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Gainsborough (12), Lincoln (9), Market Rasen (6), Glentham,lincolnshire (1) and 1 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 28% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 28% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 27 | 93% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 17% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 11 | 38% | £58.60 |
Where the 29 West Lindsey stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (15)
Stations in West Lindsey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centurion GarageLincoln Road | Lincoln | LN2 3QB | 01673 866548 | 123457 |
| Dexel Tyre Co LtdJameson Bridge Street | Market Rasen | LN8 3EW | 01673 843302 | 123457 |
| Dexel Tyre Cy LtdDexel Tyre Company Ltd | Gainsborough | DN21 1LR | 01427 612808 | 123457 |
| Eastments Garage LtdNewark Road | Lincoln | LN1 2EJ | 01427 718638 | 123457 |
| Eden Tyres & Servicing GainsboroughEden Tyres & Servicing | Gainsborough | DN21 1XY | 01427 420777 | 123457 |
| George F Green and SonThe Garage | Lincoln | LN1 2SG | 01522 730258 | 123457 |
| Lovell LandroversGainsborough Road | Lincoln | LN1 2LX | 01522 703762 | 123457 |
| Macs MOTS LtdUnit 1 Wembley Street | Gainsborough | DN21 2AJ | 01427 610111 | 123457 |
| Mpvs LtdBrigg Road | Lincoln | LN7 6RX | 01472 852266 | 123457 |
| Parkview Market Rasen LtdGallamore Lane Industrial Estate | Market Rasen | LN8 3HZ | 01673 844068 | 123457 |
| R and A Scott Autoservices Ltd5 Sandars Road | Gainsborough | DN21 1RZ | 01427 612210 | 123457 |
| Ray Hamblin Limited47 49 North Street | Gainsborough | DN21 2HS | 01427 612887 | 123457 |
| Ray Law Motor Engineers LtdBurton Cliff Farm | Lincoln | LN1 2RG | 01522 546434 | 123457 |
| Rd Motorcycles LimitedUnit 7 | Lincoln | LN1 2FU | 01522 704740 | 123457 |
| The Garage (Gainsborough) Ltd82 Bridge Street | Gainsborough | DN21 1LS | 01427 610818 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (14)
Stations in West Lindsey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Garages (Lincs) LtdNorth End Garage | Gainsborough | DN21 5AA | 01427 718216 | 123457 |
| Barbers Garage Ltd37 Wragby Road | Lincoln | LN2 2QU | 01522 750330 | 123457 |
| Blyton Service StationLaughton Road | Gainsborough | DN21 3LG | 01427 628808 | 123457 |
| Cherry Willingham Garage LtdLaburnham Drive | Lincoln | LN3 4AS | 01522 752220 | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw Ford GainsboroughLea Road · Evans Halshaw | Gainsborough | DN21 1AF | 01427 677000 | 123457 |
| Gainsborough MOT & Service Centre Ltd30 North Street | Gainsborough | DN21 2HU | 01427 617519 | 123457 |
| Glentham MotorsHigh Street | Glentham,lincolnshire | LN8 2EQ | 01673 878591 | 123457 |
| Jm Automotive Services LimitedUnit 16 Riverside Enterprise Park | Lincs | LN1 2FU | 07999 094676 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit39 Trinity Street · Kwik Fit | Gainsborough | DN21 1HS | 01427 677768 | 123457 |
| Market Rasen Motor Company LtdWaterloo Street | Market Rasen | LN8 3EP | 07491 874608 | 123457 |
| Martin Duckworth LtdRacecourse Garage | Market Rasen | LN8 3RE | 01673 842101 | 123457 |
| Pitstop Rasen Limited32/33 Willingham Road | Market Rasen | LN8 3DX | 01673 844688 | 123457 |
| Star CoachesSandars Road | Gainsborough | DN21 1RZ | 07943 182520 | 123457 |
| Youngs Garage (Tealby) LtdMarket Rasen Road | Market Rasen | LN8 3XH | 01673 838213 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in West Lindsey
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for East Midlands
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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Related MOT cost guides
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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