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Dolphin Auto Services
MOT test station V106527 at 735 Ampress Lane, Ampress Park, Lymington SO41 8LW, in New Forest. 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
16
63 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.2 miles
Dolphin Auto Services
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V106527
- 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
- 735 Ampress Lane, Ampress Park, Lymington
- Postcode
- SO41 8LW
- Council district
- New Forest, Hampshire (69 listed stations)
- Region
- South East
- Map position
- full postcode · 50.7700, -1.5466
What Dolphin Auto Services 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
Dolphin Auto Services is an MOT test station at 735 Ampress Lane, Ampress Park, Lymington, SO41 8LW, in New Forest, Hampshire (South East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V106527, 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: 11 of the 69 stations listed in New Forest hold Class 1 or 2, and 7 of the 63 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 17 authorised stations in the district and one of 13 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 67 of the district's 69 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Dolphin Auto Services in Southampton, 0.2 miles away (Class 4). 16 other stations sit within 5 miles and 63 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.5 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: £35-50 is the typical Class 4 car price in South East 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.
No Companies House company was matched to this trading name and postcode on 1 May 2026. That is common for MOT garages, many of which trade as sole traders or partnerships, and it says nothing about the station's authorisation, which comes from the DVSA list above.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01590 678222. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to SO41 8LW, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Auto Services (district list)Unit 245 Bentley Way, SO41 8JW | Southampton | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreAmpress Park, SO41 8JU | Lymington | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Best Garage LtdUnit 275, SO41 8JU | Lymington | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Dorys Garage (Sway) Limited (district list)Unit 3, SO41 8DU | Lymington | 1.5 miles | 123457 |
| Lymington Test Centre Ltd (district list)Unit 19, SO41 8JD | Lymington | 1.5 miles | 123457 |
What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7 station in South East
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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