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Scottish Borders Council
MOT test station V103318 at Bowden Road, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA, in Scottish Borders. Authorised for Classes 4, 5 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
3 of 6
Classes 4, 5 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
14
32 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.1 miles
Halltune
Station details
- DVSA site number
- V103318
- 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 5: Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Bowden Road, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose
- Postcode
- TD6 0SA
- Council district
- Scottish Borders (73 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Operator type
- Council-run test centre · price guide
- Map position
- full postcode · 55.5775, -2.6739
What Scottish Borders Council 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 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| 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
Scottish Borders Council is an MOT test station at Bowden Road, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA, in Scottish Borders (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V103318, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) 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 17 authorised stations in the district and one of 5 within 10 miles. It is one of 8 stations in Scottish Borders authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 3 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 71 of the district's 73 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Halltune in St Boswells, 0.1 miles away (Class 4). 14 other stations sit within 5 miles and 32 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.4 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Scotland 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.
Scottish Borders Council is a council-run test centre. Local authority centres do not usually carry out repair work, so they have no incentive to find faults; this site's cheapest-MOT guide explains why they are often the most straightforward option in an area.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01835 825007. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Scottish Borders Council and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Scottish Borders Council, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to TD6 0SA, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halltune (district list)Langlands Mill, TD6 0SF | St Boswells | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| T & M Motorcycle ServicesLanglands Mill, TD6 0SF | Melrose | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Serviceline (district list)Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0PL | Melrose | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Park's Toyota St Boswells (district list)St Boswells Garage, TD6 0EW | Melrose | 1.1 miles | 123457 |
| Borthwicks Auto EngineersCharlesfield Industrial Estate, TD6 0HH | St Boswells | 1.4 miles | 123457 |
All 73 stations in Scottish Borders · Scotland · All regions
What an MOT costs at a Classes 4, 5 and 7 station in Scotland
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for Scotland
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 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| 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. Edinburgh and Glasgow are competitive; remote Highland garages tend to be pricier. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Council-run test centre MOT Cost
Why council-run test centres are often the straightforward choice.
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Bus and PSV MOT Cost
Class 5 £59.55-£80.65 by seat count; Class 5a up to £124.50.
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
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.
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- 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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