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McDonald Motors Ltd
MOT test station 93452 at 22 Edinburgh Road, Abington, Biggar, South Lanarkshire ML12 6SA, in South Lanarkshire. 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
1
4 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
4.1 miles
Car and Truck Services Ltd
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 93452
- 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
- 22 Edinburgh Road, Abington, Biggar, South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6SA
- Council district
- South Lanarkshire (120 listed stations)
- Region
- Scotland
- Map position
- full postcode · 55.4951, -3.6912
What McDonald Motors Ltd 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
McDonald Motors Ltd is an MOT test station at 22 Edinburgh Road, Abington, Biggar, South Lanarkshire, ML12 6SA, in South Lanarkshire (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 93452, 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 39 authorised stations in the district and one of 3 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 120 of the district's 120 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Car and Truck Services Ltd in Biggar, 4.1 miles away (Classes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7). 1 other station sits within 5 miles and 4 within 10 miles, which makes this a thinly served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 11 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 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.
Companies House records MCDONALD MOTORS LIMITED (company number SC584448) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 27 Dec 2017 (8 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 07823 558091 (a mobile number). Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
McDonald Motors Ltd and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- McDonald Motors Ltd, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to ML12 6SA, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car and Truck Services LtdDumfries Road, ML12 6TF | Biggar | 4.1 miles | 123457 |
| James Harvie & Sons Ltd (district list)Tinto Garage, ML12 6FT | Biggar | 8.4 miles | 123457 |
| White's Motor Engineers Limited59 Station Road, ML12 6NZ | Biggar | 9.3 miles | 123457 |
| Haynes Vehicle Services Ltd1 Boat Road, ML12 6NU | Biggar | 9.4 miles | 123457 |
| J & J Campsie LtdStation Garage, ML12 6EP | Biggar | 11 miles | 123457 |
All 120 stations in South Lanarkshire · Scotland · All regions
Registered company
Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.
- Registered name
- MCDONALD MOTORS LIMITED
- Company number
- SC584448
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 27 Dec 2017 (8 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
- BIGGAR, ML12
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 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 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
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.
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- 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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