Christmas and New Year closure information
Our council offices and phone lines will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026.
See our service arrangements for customers during this time.
Mechanical fitness tests
Contractors authorised to carry out mechanical fitness tests for taxis (hackney carriages) and private hire vehicles.
All tests must follow the specifications set out in our Manual of Inspection Standards.
Taxis
| Company | Cost | Retest cost |
|---|---|---|
| MOT 610, 17 Javelin Road, Airport Industrial Estate, Norwich, NR6 6HP. Tel: 01603 780990 | £65 | Free |
| Dolphin Autos Ltd, 2 Swanton Road, Norwich, NR2 4LR. Tel: 01603 400400 | £68 | Free |
| Delmonte Garage, Unit 26 Concorde Road, Norwich, NR6 6BN. Tel: 01603 398041 | £70 | Free (within 14 days) |
| Inner Link Motor Company, 128 Barrack St, Norwich, NR3 1TL. Tel: 01603 614194 | £55 | Free (within 10 days) |
Private hire
| Company | Cost | Retest cost |
|---|---|---|
| MOT 610, 17 Javelin Road, Airport Industrial Estate, Norwich, NR6 6HP. Tel: 01603 780990 | £50 | Free |
| Dolphin Autos Ltd, 2 Swanton Road, Norwich, NR2 4LR. Tel: 01603 400400 | £45 | Free |
| Delmonte Garage, Unit 26 Concorde Road, Norwich, NR6 6BN. Tel: 01603 398041 | £70 | Free (within 14 days) |
| Inner Link Motor Company, 128 Barrack St, Norwich, NR3 1TL. Tel: 01603 614194 | £40 | Free (within 10 days) |
Updated August 2021
