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Harolds Tyres
MOT test station S000336 at Unit 44, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith CA11 9BL, in Westmorland and Furness. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
18
24 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Intercars of Penrith Ltd
Station details
- DVSA site number
- S000336
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Unit 44, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 9BL
- Council district
- Westmorland and Furness (127 listed stations)
- Region
- North West
- Map position
- full postcode · 54.6664, -2.7618
What Harolds Tyres can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Harolds Tyres is an MOT test station at Unit 44, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith, CA11 9BL, in Westmorland and Furness (North West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S000336, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: 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 42 authorised stations in the district and one of 12 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 123 of the district's 127 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Intercars of Penrith Ltd, at the same postcode (Classes 4 and 7). 18 other stations sit within 5 miles and 24 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.3 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: 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.
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 01768 628137. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Harolds Tyres and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- Harolds Tyres, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to CA11 9BL, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercars of Penrith LtdUnit 61, CA11 9BL | Penrith | same postcode | 123457 |
| H Q MOT CentreGrove House, CA11 7NZ | Penrith | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Hutton Car Sales LtdUnit 40, CA11 9BG | Penrith | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Castle Garage Penrith LtdCromwell Road, CA11 7JW | Penrith | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
| Thompsons of Penrith LtdThe Garage, CA11 9DP | Penrith | 0.3 miles | 123457 |
All 127 stations in Westmorland and Furness · North West · All regions
What an MOT costs at a Classes 4 and 7 station in North West
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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