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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.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 6 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 19% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 31 | 100% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 19% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 23% | £58.60 |
Where the 31 West Dunbartonshire stations are
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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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ads MotorsUnit 6 | Alexandria | G83 0TL | 01389 721749 | 123457 |
| Carson MotorsSite 11 | Alexandria | G83 8BZ | 01389 710750 | 123457 |
| Dalmuir Motors661 Dumbarton Road | Clydebank | G81 4HD | 0141 952 2235 | 123457 |
| Dalvait Garage MOT CentreDalvait Road | Alexandria | G83 8QB | 01389 758020 | 123457 |
| Dumbarton Car Clinic LtdUnit 5 | Dumbarton | G82 1JD | 01389 732222 | 123457 |
| H B R Accident Repair140 Castlegreen Street | Dumbarton | G82 1JU | 01389 764090 | 123457 |
| J L CUnits 1-5, Block 3 | Alexandria | G83 0TL | 01389 750022 | 123457 |
| Old Mill MOT StationGlasgow Road | Clydebank | G81 6AU | 01389 874655 | 123457 |
| Renton Garage235 Main Street | Dumbarton | G82 4PR | 01389 754424 | 123457 |
| The Garage6 Caledonia Street | Clydebank | G81 4EX | 0141 952 4228 | 123457 |
| The Grease Monkey Autos LtdUnit 8, 11 North Avenue | Glasgow | G81 2QP | 07467 035565 | 123457 |
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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A for Audi LtdUnit 6 | Clydebank | G81 1PF | 0141 952 4499 | 123457 |
| Arnold ClarkGreat Western Road · Arnold Clark | Glasgow | G81 3ST | 0141 952 6600 | 123457 |
| Arnold ClarkKilbowie Road · Arnold Clark | Clydebank | G81 6QU | 01389 878666 | 123457 |
| Auto Fusion404 Glasgow Road | Clydebank | G81 1PW | 0141 237 5050 | 123457 |
| Burnside Motor DuntocherUnit 4, Burnside Garage | Clydebank | G81 6NU | 01389 873239 | 123457 |
| Castle Garage129 Glasgow Road | Dumbarton | G82 1RQ | 01389 730135 | 123457 |
| D S MotorsUnit 2 & 3 | Clydebank | G81 1PF | 0141 952 9646 | 123457 |
| Dyna Garage Services LtdUnit 4, Baird Court | Clydebank | G81 2QR | 0141 952 6941 | 123457 |
| E A McCarrollMain Street | Alexandria | G83 9HR | 01389 314444 | 123457 |
| Elite LandroverUnit 6 Alpha Centre | Glasgow | G81 1PD | 07398 519862 | 123457 |
| Grant Vehicle Repairs Ltd8 Leven Street | Glasgow | G83 0SR | 01389 755810 | 123457 |
| Hart Motors667A Dumbarton Road | Clydebank | G81 4HD | 0141 952 7599 | 123457 |
| John Lindsay (Dumbuck) LtdDumbuck Garage | Dumbarton | G82 2TB | 01389 762465 | 123457 |
| Npg Motors Ltd13 Dock Street | Clydebank | G81 1LX | 0141 952 1571 | 123457 |
| S1 AutoservicesUnit 6 & 7, Pioneer Business Park | Dumbarton | G82 1JB | 01389 764554 | 123457 |
| Singers Tyres & MOTS LtdUnit 1C Clyde Retail Park | Clydebank | G81 2XA | 07565 532490 | 123457 |
| The Garage Clydebank423 Glasgow Road | Clydebank | G81 1LW | 0141 952 6761 | 123457 |
| Weddells Garage114 Dumbarton Road | Glasgow | G81 1UG | 0141 952 1429 | 123457 |
| Westbridgend Garage Ltd101 Westbridgend Road | Dumbarton | G82 4AD | 01389 730303 | 123457 |
| William Marshall & SonTownend Garage | Dumbarton | G82 2BA | 01389 762751 | 123457 |
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
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| 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. 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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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.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
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.
- 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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