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MOT Test Centres in East Lothian
46 MOT test stations in East Lothian (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (9%) test motorcycles, 12 (26%) test Class 7 vans and 31 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
46
#20 of 32 districts in Scotland
Test motorcycles
4
9% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
12
26% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
10 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the East Lothian Stations Can Test
Of the 46 listed stations, 44 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in East Lothian. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 12; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Haddington (7), Tranent (7), North Berwick (6), East Lothian (5) and 10 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 4 | 9% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 9% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 2% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 44 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 10 | 22% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 12 | 26% | £58.60 |
Where the 46 East Lothian stations are
Every listed station in East Lothian on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (1)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (15)
Stations in East Lothian authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Black LtdNo 3 Hangar Drem Airfield | North Berwick | EH39 5AW | 01620 850263 | 123457 |
| Bradbury Motors LtdUnit 23 | Port Seton | EH32 9SF | 01875 819646 | 123457 |
| Customized Choppers6-8 Station Yard | Haddington | EH41 3PP | 01620 820377 | 123457 |
| D & G Autocare LtdUnit 7/2 | Edinburgh | EH21 6SY | 0131 665 5224 | 123457 |
| Dh AutosUnit 6 Hospital Road | East Lothian | EH41 3AD | 01620 248228 | 123457 |
| Dh AutosTomtorium Unit 2 | North Berwick | EH39 5AW | 01620 248210 | 123457 |
| Dunbar MOT Centre LtdUnit 3/2E Spott Road Industrial Estate | Dunbar | EH42 1RS | 01875 619904 | 123457 |
| East Lothian CouncilVpmu Unit 1 · council-run | East Lothian | EH33 1RD | 01875 618608 | 123457 |
| F S Motorhomes LtdF2 Gilmerton Camp | East Lothian | EH39 5LQ | 0330 229 1660 | 123457 |
| G R Autocare LtdUnit 2 East Fenton Farm Sheds | North Berwick | EH39 5AH | 01620 849144 | 123457 |
| Howard Selby Auto ServicesHeugh Road | North Berwick | EH39 5PS | 01620 893906 | 123457 |
| Macmerry Service and MOT LtdUnit 5 Merryfield Business Centre | Macmerry | EH33 1ET | 0131 440 0201 | 123457 |
| Rv Autos Limited2A Elphinstone Road | Tranent | EH33 2HR | 01875 615006 | 123457 |
| Smith Motors AutocentreUnit 1A | Wallyford | EH21 8QJ | 0131 653 0136 | 123457 |
| Torness Motors LimitedHaddington Road | East Linton | EH40 3DW | 01620 860309 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (31)
Stations in East Lothian authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.m Autocare (Prestonpans) LtdHigh Street | Prestonpans | EH32 9SB | 01875 813113 | 123457 |
| AutocareA2 Spott Road | East Lothian | EH42 1RR | 01368 865555 | 123457 |
| Bypass Service StationBypass Road | Haddington | EH41 3PH | 01620 825640 | 123457 |
| D.m. Conversions8 Spott Road Industrial Estate | Dunbar | EH42 1RS | 01368 862604 | 123457 |
| Dalrymple Service CentreDirleton Road | North Berwick | EH39 5DF | 01620 892070 | 123457 |
| Dd's Garage33 Edinburgh Road | Cockenzie | EH32 0HY | 01875 811625 | 123457 |
| Douglas Reid's Garage LtdAbbeylands | Dunbar | EH42 1EH | 01368 863096 | 123457 |
| Dunwell Edinburgh Ltd2-6 Ormiston Road | Tranent | EH33 2DR | 01875 615553 | 123457 |
| East Coast Sports Cars LtdThe Garage | Tranent | EH33 2LN | 01875 619904 | 123457 |
| Farmer Autocare Ltd108 Market Street | Musselburgh | EH21 6QA | 0131 665 1711 | 123457 |
| Fenton Barns GarageFenton Barns | North Berwick | EH39 5BW | 01620 850600 | 123457 |
| Fisherrow MotorsUnit 34 | Musselburgh | EH21 6RU | 0131 653 3869 | 123457 |
| Gifford GarageMain Street | Haddington | EH41 4QH | 01620 810235 | 123457 |
| Gladsmuir GarageGladsmuir | Tranent | EH33 1ED | 01875 852110 | 123457 |
| Guy's Garage MOT CentrePeppercraig Industrial Estate | Haddington | EH41 3SG | 01620 822477 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreRosehall · Halfords Autocentre | Haddington | EH41 4DY | 01620 822216 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreGoatfield, Dunbar Road · Halfords Autocentre | East Lothian | EH41 3PL | 01620 822339 | 123457 |
| Hope Park Service Station21 Elphinstone Road | Tranent | EH33 2LT | 01875 610452 | 123457 |
| J and A CoachworksLauderdale Garage | Dunbar | EH42 1AB | 01368 863418 | 123457 |
| John Hastie & Son LtdRedburn Garage | Prestonpans | EH32 9ER | 01875 810233 | 123457 |
| Links Road GarageLinks Road | Port Seton | EH32 0DU | 01875 811874 | 123457 |
| Linton Service Station LtdHaddington Road | East Linton | EH40 3DN | 01620 860386 | 123457 |
| Longniddry Garage17 Main Street | Longniddry | EH32 0NF | 01875 852112 | 123457 |
| Mid Road Garage LtdUnit 3 | Prestonpans | EH32 9ER | 01875 818400 | 123457 |
| Modern Automotive Solutions5 To 7 Elphinstone Road | Tranent | EH33 2HR | 01875 612490 | 123457 |
| Mullens Motor Club LtdSomnerfield Works | Haddington | EH41 3PA | 01620 824691 | 123457 |
| Penston GaragePenston Garage | Macmerry | EH33 2AJ | 01875 615065 | 123457 |
| Qwik Lube Ltd46 Pinkie Road | Musselburgh | EH21 7AH | 0131 665 0137 | 123457 |
| Reilly Service Centre100 High Street | Tranent | EH33 1HH | 01875 611888 | 123457 |
| The Monktonhall GarageOld Craighall | Musselburgh | EH21 8SE | 0131 665 4735 | 123457 |
| Tustain Motors LtdHopetoun Drive | Haddington | EH41 3AJ | 01620 822969 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in East Lothian
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 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| 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.
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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.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
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.
- 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.
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