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Arnold Clark
MOT test station 1ALT28 at 361 Annan Road, Dumfries DG1 3JR, in Dumfries and Galloway. 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
30
34 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Grierson & Graham Ltd
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 1ALT28
- 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
- 361 Annan Road, Dumfries
- Postcode
- DG1 3JR
- Council district
- Dumfries and Galloway (80 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Operator type
- Arnold Clark branch
- Map position
- full postcode · 55.0693, -3.5726
What Arnold Clark 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
Arnold Clark is an MOT test station at 361 Annan Road, Dumfries, DG1 3JR, in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 1ALT28, 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 26 authorised stations in the district and one of 9 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 77 of the district's 80 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Grierson & Graham Ltd, at the same postcode (Class 4). 30 other stations sit within 5 miles and 34 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.8 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 in Scotland 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.
Arnold Clark is part of the Arnold Clark network, operated by ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED (company number SC036386), whose Companies House status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 28 Apr 1961 (65 years on the register) and files group accounts.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01387 261437. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to DG1 3JR, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grierson & Graham Ltd (district list)365 Annan Road, DG1 3JR | Dumfries | same postcode | 123457 |
| Oaktree Garage, MOT, Service & Repair (district list)Unit 3, DG1 3JU | Dumfries | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Brasswell Car Sales (district list)Unit 2, DG1 3JX | Dumfries | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Glebe GarageUnit 2 Building 3, DG1 4HF | Dumfries | 0.6 miles | 123457 |
| Arnold Clark (district list)Mini Roundabout, DG1 3EW | Dumfries | 0.8 miles | 123457 |
All 80 stations in Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · All regions
Operating company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by the chain's operating company. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Operated by
- ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED
- Company number
- SC036386
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 28 Apr 1961 (65 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files group accounts; last made up to 31 Dec 2024
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Registered office
- GLASGOW, G52
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 Scotland
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Scotland
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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. 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.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email [email protected]. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.