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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1BirminghamHigh pass rate

At Birmingham (Garretts Green), 76.2% of candidates pass, one of the 72 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.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
76.2%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2024-25
National rank
#27
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Birmingham (Garretts Green) sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 38%, rank #27 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Gloucester, about 44.9 miles away.

GloucesterBest nearby
44.9 mi away
81.1%
+4.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.2%passed
failed23.8%

All-time 12.8K passed, 5.7K failed, 18.5K total

How Birmingham (Garretts Green) compares

Birmingham (Garretts Green)
76.2%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+3.2 pp

The 3.2-point advantage at Birmingham (Garretts Green) (ranked 27 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Birmingham (Garretts Green) ranks among 72 centres

Top 38%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) ranks higher than 62% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#27
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Birmingham (Garretts Green) has risen from 72.2% to 76.2%, a 4-point gain, peaking at 78.3% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 18.6 pp
Male70.7%
0%100%
Female52.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
18 to 22 weeks
Very high demand
Weekly capacity
~48
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Very high
among the busiest centres

Booking requires patience: on this estimate, learners booking at Birmingham (Garretts Green) would typically wait around 18 to 22 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

205 Birdbrook Road
Kingstanding
Birmingham
B44 9UL
England

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

Tests offered at Birmingham (Garretts Green)

  • car

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 B44 9UL, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Birmingham (Garretts Green) report to a DVSA centre in Birmingham, West Midlands. The motorcycle module 1 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 18.5K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

By raw pass rate Birmingham (Garretts Green) sits at 76.2%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 1 average over the same window running at 73%. The gap (3.2 points above the UK figure) places the centre at rank #27 of 72, inside the upper half of the country's motorcycle module 1 test centres. For Birmingham (Garretts Green) the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 1

What learners should know about Birmingham (Garretts Green)

  • Pass rate at Birmingham (Garretts Green) sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Birmingham (Garretts Green) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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.

Other test centres nearby

Wolverhampton
11.9 mi, 18.0K tests, Rank #67
62.1%
-14.1 pp
Burton on Trent
25.1 mi, 22.7K tests, Rank #19
77%
+0.8 pp
GloucesterBest nearby
44.9 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #7
81.1%
+4.9 pp
Leicester (Wigston)
34.1 mi, 14.8K tests, Rank #28
75.9%
-0.3 pp
Macclesfield (RUFC)
54.7 mi, 5.4K tests, Rank #53
69.8%
-6.4 pp
Shrewsbury
39.1 mi, 11.7K tests, Rank #42
72.2%
-4.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Birmingham (Garretts Green)?
The current pass rate at Birmingham (Garretts Green) driving test centre is 76.2%, calculated from 1.2K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 69% (from 18.5K tests).
Is Birmingham (Garretts Green) an easy or hard test centre?
Birmingham (Garretts Green) is ranked #27 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.2% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Birmingham (Garretts Green) compare to the UK average?
Birmingham (Garretts Green)'s pass rate is 3.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. The 3.2-point advantage at Birmingham (Garretts Green) (ranked 27 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Birmingham (Garretts Green) record?
Birmingham (Garretts Green) has recorded 18.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 12.8K passed and 5.7K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Birmingham (Garretts Green)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Birmingham (Garretts Green) are Wolverhampton (62.1%), Burton on Trent (77%), Gloucester (81.1%) and Leicester (Wigston) (75.9%). Of these, Burton on Trent, Gloucester have higher current pass rates than Birmingham (Garretts Green)'s 76.2%. Wolverhampton, Leicester (Wigston) 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 Birmingham (Garretts Green)?
Birmingham (Garretts Green) currently sees very high demand with an estimated wait of about 18 to 22 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Birmingham (Garretts Green) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Birmingham (Garretts Green) 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 Birmingham (Garretts Green)?
The estimated wait at Birmingham (Garretts Green) is about 18 to 22 weeks (very high 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 18.5K 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: 2024-25.