Dalston MOT Centre Ltd

Dalston MOT Centre Ltd is an MOT test station at Caldew Garage, Barras Lane, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7LX, in Cumberland (North West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S004928, 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 49 authorised stations in the district and one of 23 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 147 of the district's 151 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Cumberland Council, 0.0 miles away (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 31 other stations sit within 5 miles and 77 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 2.2 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: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England 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 DALSTON MOT CENTRE LTD (company number 15269370) 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 8 Nov 2023 (2 years on the register), files micro-entity accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 07759 229171 (a mobile number). Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.