MOT test centres in Tyne & Wear
9 garages in Tyne & Wear are approved by DVSA to carry out MOTs. 1 tests motorcycles and 2 test larger vans. Most are in DH4 (2), NE28 (2), NE21 (1), NE31 (1), NE35 (1), NE37 (1).
When is your MOT due?
Check before you book: enter your registration for the date, and the earliest day you can test and keep it.
The MOT Clinic Penshaw
Park View, Shiney Row, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4QR
Cars
Car Safety Centre Ltd
Unit 23c Dubmire Industrial Estate, Fencehouses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 5RJ
Cars
Tulips MOT Centre Ltd
10 Vance Court, Transbritannia Enterprise Park, Blaydon, Tyne & Wear, NE21 5NH
Cars Vans to 3.5t
Moto-Tec MOT Centre Ltd
4 Hutton Street, Boldon Colliery, Tyne & Wear, NE35 9LW
Cars Motorcycles
Autofix
12 Industrial Road, Hertburn Estate, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 2SF
Cars Vans to 3.5t Minibuses 13+
From DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Check opening times and prices with the garage before you go.
Common questions
How many MOT test centres are there in Tyne & Wear?
DVSA's list of active MOT test stations has 9 in Tyne & Wear, updated 30 September 2026.
Where can I get a motorcycle MOT in Tyne & Wear?
1 of the 9 centres here test motorcycles. Use the Motorcycles button above the list to show just those.
How much is an MOT in Tyne & Wear?
Test centres set their own price, up to the legal maximum: £54.85 for a car and £29.65 for a motorcycle. Many charge less, so it's worth ringing round. All fees
Can I check my MOT due date first?
Yes. Enter your registration in the box on this page to see when your MOT runs out and the earliest date you can test and keep your renewal date.
Sources
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