Ridgways

Ridgways is an MOT test station at 80 Chesterton Road, Eastwood Trading Estate, Rotherham, S65 1SU, in Rotherham (Yorkshire and The Humber). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V102375, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) 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 42 authorised stations in the district and one of 128 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 92 of the district's 94 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Rotherham Autos, at the same postcode (Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4). 122 other stations sit within 5 miles and 393 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.2 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England 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 RIDGWAYS GARAGE LTD (company number 07204838) against this station, matched by the registered postcode plus a motor-trade activity code and a shared name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 26 Mar 2010 (16 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01709 368888. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.