DG postcode area · 80 MOT centres
MOT centres in Dumfries (DG)
All 80 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the DG area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 77,034 tests in 2024.
102Above average
Passed first time73.9%expected for these cars: 72.3%
Area rank37 / 118by MOT Rank score
Average car age at test10 years
A higher score can mean cars are better kept here, or that testers are less strict. DVSA does not publish pass rates for single garages, so the list below is not ranked.
What fails most here
Failure items per 100 tests, DG vs Great Britain.
| Area of the car | DG | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20.1 | 11.0 |
| Brakes | 16.8 | 9.9 |
| Lights & electrics | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Tyres | 8.9 | 7.2 |
| Body & chassis | 7.2 | 3.9 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Emissions & leaks | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Steering | 3.5 | 2.1 |
Most tested cars in Dumfries
| Model | Tests | Passed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 2,962 | 69.8% | 99About average |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 2,548 | 70.9% | 99About average |
| Ford Focus | 2,045 | 75.8% | 105Above average |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1,920 | 77.6% | 109Well above average |
| Vauxhall Astra | 1,609 | 69.8% | 101About average |
| Volkswagen Polo | 1,261 | 71.9% | 101About average |
| Renault Clio | 1,219 | 61.0% | 85Well below average |
| Skoda Fabia | 1,069 | 74.6% | 106Above average |
| BMW 3 Series | 1,021 | 77.6% | 108Well above average |
| Honda Jazz | 1,008 | 79.1% | 110Well above average |
All MOT test stations in the DG area
From the DVSA list of active MOT test stations. Phone ahead: opening times and prices vary (the maximum MOT fee for a car is £54.85).
Dumfries 32
- A & G Motorcycles3c Garroch Business Park, Garroch Loaning, DG2 8PN01387751152Motorbikes
- Akers GarageUnit 6, Downsway Industrial Estate, DG1 3RS01387711663Cars
- Arnold Clark361 Annan Road, DG1 3JR01387261437Cars, Vans
- Arnold ClarkMini Roundabout, Annan Road, DG1 3EW01387253473Cars
- Balmoral Road Car Sales And Service LTD27-29 Balmoral Road, DG1 3BE01387248700Cars
- Balmoral Road Car Sales And Service LTDNewhouse Garage, Beeswing, DG2 8JF01556 509125Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Brasswell Car SalesUnit 2, Gateside Garage, Annan Road, DG1 3JX01387251188Cars
- Downsway GarageDownsway Industrial Estate, Tinwald Downs Road, Heathhall, DG1 3QL01387266000Cars
- Dumfries & Galloway CouncilCargen Tower, Garroch Business Park, DG2 8PN01387274184Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Dumfries Scooters And MotorcyclesRear Of 28 Friars Vennel, DG1 2RL01387254004Motorbikes
- Dumfries Tyres And AutocareUnit 5, Huntingdon Business Park, Huntingdon Road, DG1 1NF01387 701538Cars
- E A ClarkThe Garage, Station Road, Maxweltown, DG2 9RL01387262013Cars
- Focus Motor Store LTD130-132 Terregles Street, DG2 9DX01387252919Cars
- Glebe GarageUnit 2 Building 3, Old Robertsons Sawmill, Kellwood Road, DG1 4HF01387250217Cars, Vans
- Grierson & Graham LTD365 Annan Road, DG1 3JR01387257800Cars
- Halfords Autocentre46 Academy Street, DG1 1DA01387254104Cars
- Huntingdon GarageHuntingdon Road, DG1 1NF01387249929Cars
- Huntly's Garage77 College Street, DG2 0AD01387262845Cars
- Irongray Autocentre LTDUnit 3 Irongray House, Irongray Road, DG2 0HS01387721728Cars, Vans
- J H Glen Motor EngineersThe Garage, Kirkmichael Mains, Parkgate, DG1 3NB01387860346Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- James Haugh (dumfries) Limited2 St Mary's Street, DG1 1HD01387255291Cars
- Keith Faulds Motor EngineerUnit 1, Downsway 3, Downsway Industrial Estate, Heathhall, DG1 3RS01387279790Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Klic Cars LTD90-94 Annan Road, DG1 3EQ01387268777Cars
- Kwik-Fit1 Brooms Road, DG1 2SH01387269219Cars
- Lochthorn Car SalesLochthorn Garage, Auchencrieff Road, Locharbriggs, DG1 1XL01387265444Cars
- Mcdougall Commercials LimitedUnit 3, Dargavel Stores, Lockerbie Road, DG1 3PG01387 262 052Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Oaktree Garage, MOT, Service & RepairUnit 3, Gateside, Brownrigg, DG1 3JU01387257281Cars
- Park's DumfriesEdinburgh Road, Heathhall, DG1 3NU01387 263 817Cars
- Parkdale Garage LTDDalbeattie Road, Cargenbridge, DG2 8LW01387251778Cars
- Robin Hyslop MotorsUnit 14 - 15, Spitfire Road, Heathhall Business Centre, DG1 3PH07803129973Cars, Vans
- The Bridge End Garage54 Edinburgh Road, DG1 1JU01387 257773Cars
- Troqueer GarageTroqueer Road, DG2 7DF01387254446Cars
Annan 7
- A W Dill Motor EngineerWillow Grove, Lowther Town, Eastriggs, DG12 6NJ0146140449Cars
- Annantown GaragePort Street, DG12 6BJ01461202832Cars
- Bnr Motorworx LTDUnit 8 Broom Industrial Estate, Newbie, DG12 5PF01461 335663Cars
- D A AndersonAnnan Road, Eastriggs, DG12 6PB0146140898Cars
- Jnj AutosUnit 3c Creca Business Park, Creca, DG12 6RP07919370475Cars, Vans
- L & P Motors LTDThe Old Hatchery, Stansfield, Eastriggs, DG12 6TF01461700080Cars
- Wigton Vw LTDSwordwell Cottage, Carlisle Road, DG12 6QZ0773 6543939Cars, Vans, Minibuses
Stranraer 7
- Deals 4 Wheels MOT Centre3 Commerce Road, Blackparks Industrial Estate, DG9 7DE01776889164Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Dumfries & Galloway CouncilCommerce Road, DG9 7DD01776706948Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Erskine Automotive ServicesCairnryan Road, DG9 8QJ01776859162Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Halfords Autocentre1 Commerce Road, DG9 7DX01776702922Cars
- Nxn Auto Repairs & MOT Centre5-7 Glen Street, DG9 7EP01776 700010Cars, Motorbikes
- Sandmill MOT Centre LTDBlackparks Industrial Estate, Commerce Road, DG9 7DE01776889635Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Wilson Auto RepairsFountain Way, Blackparks Industrial Estate, DG9 7UD01776700018Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
Newton Stewart 7
- Allison MotorsSouth Street, Port William, DG8 9SG01988700277Cars
- B Marshall Motor Engineers LTDBishopton Garage, Whithorn, DG8 8DE01988 401231Cars, Vans
- I M AutosUnit 4, Station Industrial Estate, DG8 6ND01671 402987Cars, Vans
- Minnigaff MOT CentreUnit 1, Block 2, Holmpark Industrial Estate, Minnigaff, DG8 6AW01671404080Cars
- R F Mccreadie & Co LTD45 Queen Street, DG8 6JR01671402112Cars
- St John's GarageSt John Street, Whithorn, DG8 8PF01988500203Cars
- W A BarclayLow Vennel Garage, Wigtown, DG8 9HW01988402303Cars, Vans
Lockerbie 5
- Car And Truck Services LTDDryfe Road, DG11 2RF01576204424Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- G & T Moffat & Co LTDSmithfield, Kirkpatrick-Fleming, DG11 3AU01461800233Cars
- Houston's Mini CoachesUnit 1, Broomhouse Industrial Estate, DG11 2RZ01576203874Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Morton Motors2 Victoria Road, DG11 2BH0157 620 2779Cars, Motorbikes
- Tommy's Garage LTDUnit 2, Broadmedow Industrial Estate, Ecclefechan, DG11 3LG01576300412Cars
Dalbeattie 4
- J V S EngineerUnit 5, Edingham Industrial Estate, DG5 4NA01556612183Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Jardine Motors LTDCraignair Street, DG5 4AX01556610804Cars, Vans
- Kevin Thornhill Motor Engineer LTDUnit 3, Biggars Mill Business Park, Port Road, DG5 4AZ01556610567Cars, Vans
- Paterson And Parker LTDMillo Place Service Station, High Street, DG5 4DP01556610659Cars
Thornhill 4
- A & D WilsonDalwhat Garage, High Street, Moniaive, DG3 4HN01848200216Cars
- BrownriggsThe Garage, Station Road, DG3 5LZ01848330203Cars
- James F RobertsonPenpont Garage, Penpont, DG3 4BZ01848330235Cars
- R ThomsonThe Garage, Keir Mill, DG3 4DH01848330766Cars
Castle Douglas 4
- Balmoral Road Car Sales And Service LTD26a King Street, DG7 1AA01556 509125Cars
- Bryan Swales Auto Repairs LTDStation Yard Industrial Estate, Oakwell Road, DG7 1LA01556502918Cars
- Castle Douglas MOT CentreUnit 6, Greenlaw Business Park, DG7 2LH01556503090Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, Minibuses
- Robertson Gemini LTD96-98 Cotton Street, DG7 1AN01556502560Cars, Vans, Minibuses
Kirkcudbright 4
- Crosbie & BatemanBeaconsfield Garage, Beaconsfield Place, DG6 4DP01557330558Cars
- Kempleton Cars LTDUnit 1, Old Council Roads Depot, Tongland, DG6 4NB01557 330571Cars
- W B GallowayRedfield Filling Station, Twynholm, DG6 4NT01557860240Cars, Vans, Motorbikes
- William Paul Motor EngineerThe Garage, Kempleton Mill, Twynholm, DG6 4NJ01557860414Cars
Sanquhar 3
- H A HarknessGarage, The Common, Kirkconnel, DG4 6JT0165967082Cars
- Nithsdale Garage95-105 High Street, DG4 6DX0165950838Cars
- Townhead GarageBuccleugh Road, DG4 6BX0165950349Motorbikes
Langholm 1
- Martins Tyre & Auto Services LTDHigh Street, DG13 0DJ01387380246Cars, Motorbikes
Minnigaff 1
- S Mcdowell Mechanical EngineerUnit 1, Holmpark Industrial Estate, DG8 6AW01671 404434Cars
Moffat 1
- Mcm Garage ServicesLochhouse Yard, Beattock, DG10 9SG01683300200Cars
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Questions
How many MOT centres are there in Dumfries (DG)?
DVSA lists 80 active MOT test stations in the DG postcode area, 77 of which test cars.
What is the MOT pass rate in Dumfries?
In 2024, 73.9% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the DG area. Given the age of the cars tested, 72.3% would be expected, so the area is above average (score 102, 37 of 118 areas).
What do cars fail on most in Dumfries?
The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn.