MOT test centre
DVSA test station 5918AC. 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.
Boldon Colliery, NE35 9PD
Boldon Colliery, NE35 9LN
Tyne & Wear, NE35 9LW
East Boldon, NE36 0AH
East Boldon, NE36 0AB
East Boldon, NE36 0AJ
Sunderland, SR5 3JN
Sunderland, SR5 3BH
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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 519 4455 and ask their price, and whether the retest is free.
Yes. It tests cars and vans up to 3,000 kg, and bigger vans up to 3,500 kg (class 7).
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 5918AC.
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 Vertu BMW Sunderland.
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