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Daves Independent MOT Test Centre Limited
MOT test station 1ALX31 at Unit 6, Acorn Way, Mansfield NG18 3HD, in Mansfield. Authorised for Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
4 of 6
Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
79
182 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Tnt Service Centre Limited
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 1ALX31
- 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 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Unit 6, Acorn Way, Mansfield
- Postcode
- NG18 3HD
- Council district
- Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (50 listed stations)
- Region
- East Midlands
- Map position
- full postcode · 53.1309, -1.1561
What Daves Independent MOT Test Centre 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 |
| 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
Daves Independent MOT Test Centre Limited is an MOT test station at Unit 6, Acorn Way, Mansfield, NG18 3HD, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (East Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 1ALX31, and is authorised for 4 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 10 of the 50 stations listed in Mansfield hold Class 1 or 2, and 39 of the 182 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 18 authorised stations in the district and one of 64 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 49 of the district's 50 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Tnt Service Centre Limited, at the same postcode (Class 4). 79 other stations sit within 5 miles and 182 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.1 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, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Midlands according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 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 DAVES INDEPENDENT MOT TEST CENTRE LTD (company number 04893274) 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 9 Sept 2003 (22 years on the register), files micro-entity accounts, and its registered activity is 82990 Other business support service activities n.e.c.. It was previously registered as INDEPENDENT TEST CENTRE (MANSFIELD) LIMITED (until 7 Apr 2008).
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01623 625666. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Daves Independent MOT Test Centre Limited and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Daves Independent MOT Test Centre Limited, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to NG18 3HD, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tnt Service Centre Limited (district list)Unit 1A, NG18 3HD | Mansfield | same postcode | 123457 |
| Bristol Street Motors Mansfield (district list)Southwell Road West, NG18 4LW | Mansfield | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw (district list)Oak Tree Lane, NG18 4LF | Mansfield | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Vertu Honda Mansfield1 Sovereign Way, NG18 4LQ | Mansfield | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Evans Halshaw Citroen Mansfield (district list)Southwell Road West, NG18 4TR | Mansfield | 0.1 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
- DAVES INDEPENDENT MOT TEST CENTRE LTD
- Company number
- 04893274
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 9 Sept 2003 (22 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files micro-entity accounts; last made up to 30 Sept 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 82990 Other business support service activities n.e.c.
- Previous names
- INDEPENDENT TEST CENTRE (MANSFIELD) LIMITED (until 7 Apr 2008)
- Registered office
- MANSFIELD, NG18
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, 4 and 7 station in East Midlands
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for East Midlands
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 |
| 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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. 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.
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.
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.
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