The Grove Garage Ltd

The Grove Garage Ltd is an MOT test station at Deneburn Terrace, The Grove, Consett, DH8 8BE, in County Durham (North East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 28881, and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: three-wheelers up to 450kg (Class 3), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 70 authorised stations in the district and one of 16 within 10 miles. Three-wheeler (Class 3) testing is rarer still, with 9 stations in the district. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 181 of the district's 187 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Tyrespot Ltd, 1.2 miles away (Class 4). 19 other stations sit within 5 miles and 61 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.3 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 3 £37.80, Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records GROVE GARAGE LIMITED (company number 07545982) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 28 Feb 2011 (15 years on the register), files micro-entity accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. 1 outstanding charge is registered.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01207 580480. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.