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Robinsons Motor Engineers
MOT test station V106687 at Unit 21 Maitland Road, Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8NZ, in Mid Suffolk. 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
19
91 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
A & J Motor Services Limited
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V106687
- 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 21 Maitland Road, Needham Market, Ipswich
- Postcode
- IP6 8NZ
- Council district
- Mid Suffolk, Suffolk (56 listed stations)
- Region
- East of England
- Map position
- full postcode · 52.1482, 1.0609
What Robinsons Motor Engineers 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
Robinsons Motor Engineers is an MOT test station at Unit 21 Maitland Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8NZ, in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk (East of England). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V106687, 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: 9 of the 56 stations listed in Mid Suffolk hold Class 1 or 2, and 11 of the 91 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 21 authorised stations in the district and one of 26 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 54 of the district's 56 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is A & J Motor Services Limited in Needham Market, at the same postcode (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 19 other stations sit within 5 miles and 91 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 3.0 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 across the UK 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 ROBINSONS MOTOR ENGINEERS LIMITED (company number 06836216) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 4 Mar 2009 (17 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01449 604596. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Robinsons Motor Engineers and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Robinsons Motor Engineers, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to IP6 8NZ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & J Motor Services LimitedUnit 7, IP6 8NZ | Needham Market | same postcode | 123457 |
| Robinsons Motor Engineers Ltd (district list)Unit 21 Maitland Rd, IP6 8NS | Ipswich | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Barking Tye Service Station Limited (district list)The Service Station, IP6 8HU | Ipswich | 2.2 miles | 123457 |
| Treadfirst Tyre & Exhaust Ltd (district list)Stowmarket Business Park, IP14 2ED | Stowmarket | 2.5 miles | 123457 |
| Old Forge Garage (district list)Norwich Road, IP14 5DR | Suffolk | 3.0 miles | 123457 |
All 56 stations in Mid Suffolk · East of England · All regions
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- ROBINSONS MOTOR ENGINEERS LIMITED
- Company number
- 06836216
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 4 Mar 2009 (17 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Mar 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
- Registered office
- IPSWICH, IP6
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 of England
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
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. 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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