Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Barrow In Furness Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Barrow-in-FurnessHigh pass rate

At Barrow In Furness, 79% of candidates pass, one of the 135 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

Pass rate (2019-20)
79%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
701
2009-10 to 2019-20 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#35
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Barrow In Furness sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 26%, rank #35 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Kendal (Oxenholme Road), about 23.5 miles away.

Kendal (Oxenholme Road)Best nearby
23.5 mi away
83.6%
+4.6 pp

Pass vs fail at a glance

79%passed
failed21%

All-time 554 passed, 147 failed, 701 total

How Barrow In Furness compares

Barrow In Furness
79%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+6.8 pp

At 6.8 points above the UK figure and ranked 35 of 135 in its category, Barrow In Furness offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Barrow In Furness ranks among 135 centres

Top 26%
Barrow In Furness ranks higher than 74% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#35
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2009-10 the rate at Barrow In Furness has risen from 64.4% to 82.8%, a 18.4-point gain, peaking at 93% in 2016-17.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.6 pp
Male77.0%
0%100%
Female79.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Barrow In Furness would typically wait around 8 to 12 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Trinity Enterprise Centre
Unit 11 Ironworks Road
Barrow-In-Furness
LA14 2PN
England

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Barrow In Furness

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode LA14 2PN, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 2 test if you book Barrow In Furness? You start in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 701 tests across 2009-10-2019-20. That's a small sample, and the single-period rates you'll see in the chart can swing wildly without much underlying change. The multi-year roll-up is the only stable read.

How does Barrow In Furness compare nationally? 79% pass rate, #35 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 6.8 points clear of the UK average of 72.2%. The upper half of the country, in other words. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Barrow In Furness in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Barrow In Furness

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Barrow In Furness's rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • With 701 tests on record at Barrow In Furness, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Barrow-in-Furness will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Barrow In Furness?
The current pass rate at Barrow In Furness driving test centre is 79%, calculated from 701 tests in 2009-10 to 2019-20 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 79% (from 701 tests).
Is Barrow In Furness an easy or hard test centre?
Barrow In Furness is ranked #35 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 79% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Barrow In Furness compare to the UK average?
Barrow In Furness's pass rate is 6.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 6.8 points above the UK figure and ranked 35 of 135 in its category, Barrow In Furness offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Barrow In Furness record?
Barrow In Furness has recorded 701 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 554 passed and 147 failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Barrow In Furness?
The closest DVSA test centres to Barrow In Furness are Heysham (78.7%), Blackpool (74.1%), Kirkham LGV (67.9%) and Kendal (Oxenholme Road) (83.6%). Of these, Kendal (Oxenholme Road) has a higher current pass rate than Barrow In Furness's 79%. Heysham, Blackpool, Kirkham LGV sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Barrow In Furness?
Barrow In Furness currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Barrow In Furness and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Barrow In Furness as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Barrow In Furness?
The estimated wait at Barrow In Furness is about 8 to 12 weeks (moderate demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 701 lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2019-20.