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Robertson Gemini Ltd
MOT test station 7314AK at 96-98 Cotton Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1AN, in Dumfries and Galloway. Authorised for Classes 4, 5 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
3 of 6
Classes 4, 5 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
7
11 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.2 miles
Balmoral Road Car Sales and Service Ltd
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 7314AK
- 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 5: Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- 96-98 Cotton Street, Castle Douglas
- Postcode
- DG7 1AN
- Council district
- Dumfries and Galloway (80 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Map position
- full postcode · 54.9412, -3.9316
What Robertson Gemini Ltd 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 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| 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
Robertson Gemini Ltd is an MOT test station at 96-98 Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AN, in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 7314AK, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) 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 5 within 10 miles. It is one of 15 stations in Dumfries and Galloway authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 2 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 77 of the district's 80 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Balmoral Road Car Sales and Service Ltd, 0.2 miles away (Class 4). 7 other stations sit within 5 miles and 11 within 10 miles, which makes this a moderately served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 4.2 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, 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.
Companies House records ROBERTSON GEMINI LIMITED (company number SC144441) against this station, matched by a unique registered name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 18 May 1993 (32 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles. 2 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01556 502560. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to DG7 1AN, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Road Car Sales and Service Ltd (district list)26A King Street, DG7 1AA | Castle Douglas | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Bryan Swales Auto Repairs Ltd (district list)Station Yard Industrial Estate, DG7 1LA | Castle Douglas | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
| Castle Douglas MOT CentreUnit 6, DG7 2LH | Castle Douglas | 1.0 miles | 123457 |
| Kevin Thornhill Motor Engineer LtdUnit 3, DG5 4AZ | Dalbeattie | 4.2 miles | 123457 |
| Jardine Motors LtdCraignair Street, DG5 4AX | Dalbeattie | 4.2 miles | 123457 |
All 80 stations in Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland · All regions
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
- ROBERTSON GEMINI LIMITED
- Company number
- SC144441
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 18 May 1993 (32 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 May 2025
- 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; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
- Registered office
- DUMFRIES, DG1
- Outstanding charges
- 2
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, 5 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 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. 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).
Bus and PSV MOT Cost
Class 5 £59.55-£80.65 by seat count; Class 5a up to £124.50.
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.
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.