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Vehicle Life Support Ltd

MOT test station V104024 at Unit 1, Keward Mill Trading Estate, Jocelyn Drive, Wells BA5 1DA, in Somerset. Authorised for Classes 1, 2 and 4. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

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Classes authorised

3 of 6

Classes 1, 2 and 4

Stations within 5 miles

16

49 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

0.2 miles

Wells Automotive Ltd

Phone

01749 673283

as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
V104024
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 seats
Address
Unit 1, Keward Mill Trading Estate, Jocelyn Drive, Wells
Postcode
BA5 1DA
Council district
Somerset (312 listed stations)
Map position
full postcode · 51.2018, -2.6610

What Vehicle Life Support Ltd can test

ClassVehiclesDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85

Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.

About this station

Vehicle Life Support Ltd is an MOT test station at Unit 1, Keward Mill Trading Estate, Jocelyn Drive, Wells, BA5 1DA, in Somerset (South West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V104024, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 48 of the 312 stations listed in Somerset hold Class 1 or 2, and 8 of the 49 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 294 of the district's 312 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Wells Automotive Ltd, 0.2 miles away (Classes 1, 2 and 4). 16 other stations sit within 5 miles and 49 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.9 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. 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. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records VEHICLE LIFE SUPPORT LIMITED (company number 06771561) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 11 Dec 2008 (17 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 01749 673283. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to BA5 1DA, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
Wells Automotive LtdKeward Park, BA5 1QEWells0.2 miles123457
Wells Tyre Service (district list)Webbs Close, BA5 2HWWells0.5 miles123457
Bowleys Garage Services Ltd (district list)44 Westfield Road, BA5 2HSWells0.5 miles123457
Webbs Garage (district list)55 Southover, BA5 1UHWells0.6 miles123457
Sms Station Motor Services LtdStation Motor Services, BA5 1AHHaybridge0.9 miles123457

All 312 stations in Somerset · South West · All regions

Registered company

Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.

Registered name
VEHICLE LIFE SUPPORT LIMITED
Company number
06771561
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active
Incorporated
11 Dec 2008 (17 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Dec 2024
Registered activity (SIC)
45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Registered office
WELLS, BA5

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 and 4 station in South West

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

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45

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.

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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.

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Updated 2026-06-11