MOT test centre
DVSA test station 29260. You book direct with the centre. We don’t take bookings or fees. Is this your garage?
3 quick questions for the next driver.
We check your plate’s MOT record.
South Shields, NE34 6AQ
South Shields, NE33 1ED
South Shields, NE33 4TB
South Shields, NE33 4JD
South Shields, NE33 4PU
Tyne and Wear, NE33 5QU
South Shields, NE33 1PR
South Shields, NE33 4PQ
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Before you go
26.5% of cars in NE postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, about the same as the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:
See its chance of failing and what to check first. Free, no sign-up.
The most any centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85. Many charge less, so call 0191 454 1860 and ask their price, and whether the retest is free.
It tests cars and vans up to 3,000 kg. It isn't approved for bigger vans (class 7, 3,000 to 3,500 kg).
Yes. DVSA lists it as approved to test motorbikes.
Yes. It is on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026, as station 29260.
From DVSA’s list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Map position from postcodes.io. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or to Highfield Service Centre Ltd.
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