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J Richardson and Sons
MOT test station V102574 at Leicester Road, Rugby CV21 1NZ, in Rugby. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
35
109 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.1 miles
Great Central (Vauxhall)
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V102574
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 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
- Leicester Road, Rugby
- Postcode
- CV21 1NZ
- Council district
- Rugby, Warwickshire (40 listed stations)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Map position
- full postcode · 52.3856, -1.2640
What J Richardson and Sons can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| 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
J Richardson and Sons is an MOT test station at Leicester Road, Rugby, CV21 1NZ, in Rugby, Warwickshire (West Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V102574, 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 11 authorised stations in the district and one of 35 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 39 of the district's 40 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Great Central (Vauxhall), 0.1 miles away (Class 4). 35 other stations sit within 5 miles and 109 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.6 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: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Midlands 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 J. RICHARDSON & SONS LIMITED (company number 00618802) against this station, matched by a unique registered name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 13 Jan 1959 (67 years on the register), files medium accounts, and its registered activity is 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles. 7 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01788 562731. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to CV21 1NZ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Central (Vauxhall) (district list)Leicester Road, CV21 1DJ | Rugby | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Hann's AutomotivesUnit 5A, CV21 1PS | Rugby | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Woodside Motor ServicesUnit 14, CV21 2NP | Rugby | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
| Vasstech Auto Services Limited (district list)35 Webb Ellis Industrial Estate, CV21 2NP | Rugby | 0.4 miles | 123457 |
| Auto Easy Network LimitedUnit 2 Prospect Park, CV21 1TF | Rugby | 0.6 miles | 123457 |
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- J. RICHARDSON & SONS LIMITED
- Company number
- 00618802
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 13 Jan 1959 (67 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files medium accounts; last made up to 31 Jan 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
- Registered office
- LEICESTER, LE1
- Outstanding charges
- 7
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 4 and 7 station in West 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 West Midlands
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
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.
- Verify or remove a listing: station owners can email [email protected]. Removal requests are honoured on the next refresh.