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MOT Test Centres in West Dunbartonshire

31 MOT test stations in West Dunbartonshire (Scotland) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (19%) test motorcycles, 7 (23%) test Class 7 vans and 20 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.

Stations listed

31

#25 of 32 districts in Scotland

Test motorcycles

6

19% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

7

23% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

6 / 0

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the West Dunbartonshire Stations Can Test

Of the 31 listed stations, 31 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in West Dunbartonshire. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. The stations are spread across Clydebank (13), Dumbarton (8), Alexandria (5), Glasgow (5). 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc619%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc619%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg00%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats31100%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats619%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg723%£58.60

Where the 31 West Dunbartonshire stations are

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Outline map of West Dunbartonshire with 31 MOT test stations marked
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (11)

Stations in West Dunbartonshire authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.

Specialist MOT test stations in West Dunbartonshire
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Ads MotorsUnit 6AlexandriaG83 0TL01389 721749123457
Carson MotorsSite 11AlexandriaG83 8BZ01389 710750123457
Dalmuir Motors661 Dumbarton RoadClydebankG81 4HD0141 952 2235123457
Dalvait Garage MOT CentreDalvait RoadAlexandriaG83 8QB01389 758020123457
Dumbarton Car Clinic LtdUnit 5DumbartonG82 1JD01389 732222123457
H B R Accident Repair140 Castlegreen StreetDumbartonG82 1JU01389 764090123457
J L CUnits 1-5, Block 3AlexandriaG83 0TL01389 750022123457
Old Mill MOT StationGlasgow RoadClydebankG81 6AU01389 874655123457
Renton Garage235 Main StreetDumbartonG82 4PR01389 754424123457
The Garage6 Caledonia StreetClydebankG81 4EX0141 952 4228123457
The Grease Monkey Autos LtdUnit 8, 11 North AvenueGlasgowG81 2QP07467 035565123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (20)

Stations in West Dunbartonshire authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in West Dunbartonshire
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A for Audi LtdUnit 6ClydebankG81 1PF0141 952 4499123457
Arnold ClarkGreat Western Road · Arnold ClarkGlasgowG81 3ST0141 952 6600123457
Arnold ClarkKilbowie Road · Arnold ClarkClydebankG81 6QU01389 878666123457
Auto Fusion404 Glasgow RoadClydebankG81 1PW0141 237 5050123457
Burnside Motor DuntocherUnit 4, Burnside GarageClydebankG81 6NU01389 873239123457
Castle Garage129 Glasgow RoadDumbartonG82 1RQ01389 730135123457
D S MotorsUnit 2 & 3ClydebankG81 1PF0141 952 9646123457
Dyna Garage Services LtdUnit 4, Baird CourtClydebankG81 2QR0141 952 6941123457
E A McCarrollMain StreetAlexandriaG83 9HR01389 314444123457
Elite LandroverUnit 6 Alpha CentreGlasgowG81 1PD07398 519862123457
Grant Vehicle Repairs Ltd8 Leven StreetGlasgowG83 0SR01389 755810123457
Hart Motors667A Dumbarton RoadClydebankG81 4HD0141 952 7599123457
John Lindsay (Dumbuck) LtdDumbuck GarageDumbartonG82 2TB01389 762465123457
Npg Motors Ltd13 Dock StreetClydebankG81 1LX0141 952 1571123457
S1 AutoservicesUnit 6 & 7, Pioneer Business ParkDumbartonG82 1JB01389 764554123457
Singers Tyres & MOTS LtdUnit 1C Clyde Retail ParkClydebankG81 2XA07565 532490123457
The Garage Clydebank423 Glasgow RoadClydebankG81 1LW0141 952 6761123457
Weddells Garage114 Dumbarton RoadGlasgowG81 1UG0141 952 1429123457
Westbridgend Garage Ltd101 Westbridgend RoadDumbartonG82 4AD01389 730303123457
William Marshall & SonTownend GarageDumbartonG82 2BA01389 762751123457

What an MOT costs in West Dunbartonshire

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

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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.

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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.
  • 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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Updated 2026-06-11