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Dumpton Park Garage Limited
MOT test station 87688 at 193 Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs CT10 2EW, in Thanet. 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
46
67 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.5 miles
Hereson Service Centre Limited
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 87688
- 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
- 193 Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs
- Postcode
- CT10 2EW
- Council district
- Thanet, Kent (48 listed stations)
- Region
- South East
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.3499, 1.4273
What Dumpton Park Garage Limited 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
Dumpton Park Garage Limited is an MOT test station at 193 Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2EW, in Thanet, Kent (South East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 87688, 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 8 authorised stations in the district and one of 13 within 10 miles. It is one of 6 stations in Thanet authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 8 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 45 of the district's 48 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Hereson Service Centre Limited in Ramsgate, 0.5 miles away (Class 4). 46 other stations sit within 5 miles and 67 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.8 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: £35-50 is the typical Class 4 car price in South East 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 DUMPTON PARK GARAGE LIMITED (company number 04111304) 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 21 Nov 2000 (25 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. 4 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01843 863531. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to CT10 2EW, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereson Service Centre Limited (district list)157B Hereson Road, CT11 7EL | Ramsgate | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
| The Vehicle Centre Thanet Limited (district list)7 Oscar Road, CT10 1QJ | Broadstairs,kent | 0.7 miles | 123457 |
| Victoria Volkswagen Limited (district list)2A Fordoun Road, CT10 2BN | Broadstairs | 0.8 miles | 123457 |
| Albany MotorsCarlton Avenue, CT10 1AB | Broadstairs | 0.8 miles | 123457 |
| Thanet Commercials LimitedUnit 12 Hornet Close, CT10 2YD | Broadstairs | 0.8 miles | 123457 |
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
- DUMPTON PARK GARAGE LIMITED
- Company number
- 04111304
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 21 Nov 2000 (25 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)
- 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45310 Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories; 47300 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
- Registered office
- KENT, CT10
- Outstanding charges
- 4
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, 5 and 7 station in South East
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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).
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.
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
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.