Behind Bars

Behind Bars is an MOT test station at Common Lane Ind Estate, Common Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2EL, in Warwick, Warwickshire (West Midlands). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 2252B0, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 6 of the 54 stations listed in Warwick hold Class 1 or 2, and 22 of the 197 stations within 10 miles of this one do. It does not test Class 4 cars and light vans, so it is a specialist station rather than a general MOT garage; the 51 Class 4 stations in Warwick are listed on the district page.

The nearest listed alternative is Crackley Garage, 0.5 miles away (Class 4). 81 other stations sit within 5 miles and 197 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.7 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65. 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 BEHIND BARS (UK) LTD (company number 04373131) against this station, matched by a unique registered name; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active - Proposal to Strike off". The company was incorporated on 13 Feb 2002 (24 years on the register), files dormant company accounts, and its registered activity is 56302 Public houses and bars. 1 outstanding charge is registered.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01926 855541. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.