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Orchard Garage Limited
MOT test station 11600 at 159- 161 Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent DA1 2TW, in Dartford. 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
137
435 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.6 miles
Mays Two Stroke Service
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 11600
- 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
- 159- 161 Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent
- Postcode
- DA1 2TW
- Council district
- Dartford, Kent (38 listed stations)
- Region
- South East
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.4380, 0.1989
What Orchard Garage 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
Orchard Garage Limited is an MOT test station at 159- 161 Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2TW, in Dartford, Kent (South East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 11600, 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: 8 of the 38 stations listed in Dartford hold Class 1 or 2, and 63 of the 435 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 37 of the district's 38 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Mays Two Stroke Service in Dartford, 0.6 miles away (Classes 1 and 2). 137 other stations sit within 5 miles and 435 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.9 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: £35-50 is the typical Class 4 car price in South East 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 ORCHARD GARAGE LIMITED (company number 04428469) 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 30 Apr 2002 (24 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. 1 outstanding charge is registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01322 271000. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Orchard Garage Limited and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Orchard Garage Limited, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to DA1 2TW, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mays Two Stroke Service11 Dartford Road, DA1 3EF | Dartford | 0.6 miles | 123457 |
| Beadles Group Limited (district list)370 Princes Road, DA1 1LN | Dartford | 0.8 miles | 123457 |
| M G S Autos (district list)Unit 3 Progress House, DA1 1NT | Dartford | 0.9 miles | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit (district list)30-32 Westgate Road, DA1 2AS | Dartford | 0.9 miles | 123457 |
| A1 Carriages Ltd (district list)Fairfield Service Station, DA1 4AW | Crayford | 0.9 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
- ORCHARD GARAGE LIMITED
- Company number
- 04428469
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 30 Apr 2002 (24 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 30 Apr 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Registered office
- DARTFORD, DA1
- Outstanding charges
- 1
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 East
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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 [email protected]. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.