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A DVSA-authorised MOT test station in Houghton Le Spring, authorised to test cars and motorcycles. Every fact below comes from the DVSA authorised-testing-station register.
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| MOT class | Vehicles | Authorised here |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | ✓ Yes |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles of all engine sizes | ✓ Yes |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | — |
| Class 4 | Cars, small vans and minibuses up to 12 seats — the standard car MOT | ✓ Yes |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | — |
| Class 7 | Goods vans between 3,000 and 3,500kg | — |
Call the station to book: ☎ 01913852657.
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Yes. Penshaw Car Centre appears on the DVSA active MOT test stations register under site number 29651, in Houghton Le Spring. The register is published quarterly by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; this page was last verified against it on 4 Jul 2026.
According to the DVSA register, Penshaw Car Centre is authorised to test cars and motorcycles. If your vehicle type isn't listed, phone ahead on 01913852657 — class authorisations can change between quarterly register editions.
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