Darvin Motors

Darvin Motors is an MOT test station at 14 Hay Street, Sunderland, SR5 1BG, in Sunderland (North East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 6694AP, and is authorised for 4 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), three-wheelers up to 450kg (Class 3) and cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 16 of the 87 stations listed in Sunderland hold Class 1 or 2, and 35 of the 285 stations within 10 miles of this one do. Three-wheeler (Class 3) testing is rarer still, with 7 stations in the district. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 87 of the district's 87 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Thirkells of Sunderland, 0.1 miles away (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 75 other stations sit within 5 miles and 285 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.4 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 3 £37.80, Class 4 £54.85. 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. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

No Companies House company was matched to this trading name and postcode on 1 May 2026. That is common for MOT garages, many of which trade as sole traders or partnerships, and it says nothing about the station's authorisation, which comes from the DVSA list above.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 0191 567 9026. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.