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Paterson and Parker Ltd

MOT test station 95858 at Millo Place Service Station, High Street, Dalbeattie DG5 4DP, in Dumfries and Galloway. Authorised for Classes 3 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

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Classes authorised

2 of 6

Classes 3 and 4

Stations within 5 miles

6

8 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

0.3 miles

Kevin Thornhill Motor Engineer Ltd

Phone

01556 610659

as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
95858
Register status
Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
Classes authorised
Class 3: Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kgClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats
Address
Millo Place Service Station, High Street, Dalbeattie
Postcode
DG5 4DP
Council district
Dumfries and Galloway (80 listed stations)
Region
Scotland
Map position
full postcode · 54.9288, -3.8195

What Paterson and Parker Ltd can test

ClassVehiclesDVSA max
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80
Class 4Cars, 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

Paterson and Parker Ltd is an MOT test station at Millo Place Service Station, High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4DP, in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 95858, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: three-wheelers up to 450kg (Class 3) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).

Three-wheeler (Class 3) testing is rarer still, with 4 stations in the district. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 77 of the district's 80 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Kevin Thornhill Motor Engineer Ltd, 0.3 miles away (Classes 4 and 7). 6 other stations sit within 5 miles and 8 within 10 miles, which makes this a moderately served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 4.4 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 3 £37.80, Class 4 £54.85. 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. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records PATERSON AND PARKER LIMITED (company number SC068937) against this station, matched by a unique registered name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 26 Jul 1979 (46 years on the register), files small company accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01556 610659. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to DG5 4DP, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
Kevin Thornhill Motor Engineer LtdUnit 3, DG5 4AZDalbeattie0.3 miles123457
Jardine Motors LtdCraignair Street, DG5 4AXDalbeattie0.3 miles123457
J V S EngineerUnit 5, DG5 4NADalbeattie1.3 miles123457
Bryan Swales Auto Repairs Ltd (district list)Station Yard Industrial Estate, DG7 1LACastle Douglas4.2 miles123457
Balmoral Road Car Sales and Service Ltd (district list)26A King Street, DG7 1AACastle Douglas4.4 miles123457

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Registered company

Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.

Registered name
PATERSON AND PARKER LIMITED
Company number
SC068937
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active
Incorporated
26 Jul 1979 (46 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
Files small company accounts; last made up to 31 Mar 2025
Registered activity (SIC)
45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; 47640 Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles
Registered office
LIVINGSTON, EH54

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 3 and 4 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

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, 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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

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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.

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Updated 2026-06-11