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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Centre

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Birmingham (Garretts Green) in Birmingham currently passes 66.5% of tests, 5.7 points below the UK average of 72.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
66.5%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.9K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#113
of 135 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 bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 17%, rank #113 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme), about 38.0 miles away.

Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)Best nearby
38.0 mi away
89.9%
+23.4 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

66.5%passed
failed33.5%

All-time 7.5K passed, 3.7K failed, 11.2K total

How Birmingham (Garretts Green) compares

Birmingham (Garretts Green)
66.5%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-5.7 pp

At 5.7 points below the UK figure (ranked 113 of 135 in its category), Birmingham (Garretts Green) is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Birmingham (Garretts Green) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 17%
Birmingham (Garretts Green) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#113
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (67.6% in 2017-18, 69.8% now) but the ride was not smooth: Birmingham (Garretts Green) has swung 14.1 points between its best year (72.2%, 2023-24) and its worst (58.1%, 2018-19).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.1 pp
Male67.0%
0%100%
Female68.1%
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
~29
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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on 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

Birmingham (Garretts Green) sits in Birmingham, West Midlands. It's a DVSA-run motorcycle module 2 test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Birmingham tend to know already. Birmingham (Garretts Green) sees moderate volume: 11.2K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

66.5% at Birmingham (Garretts Green), against a UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%. That puts the centre 5.7 points below the national figure and ranks it #113 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA's network. 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 2

What learners should know about Birmingham (Garretts Green)

  • Birmingham (Garretts Green) runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Birmingham test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Ask any instructor working Birmingham (Garretts Green) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Redditch
12.1 mi, 2.9K tests, Rank #52
77.2%
+10.7 pp
Wolverhampton
11.9 mi, 14.6K tests, Rank #132
60.6%
-5.9 pp
Warwick (Wedgenock House)
18.1 mi, 1.9K tests, Rank #48
77.5%
+11.0 pp
Burton on Trent
25.1 mi, 18.9K tests, Rank #11
83.5%
+17.0 pp
Worcester
24.0 mi, 3.8K tests, Rank #97
69.9%
+3.4 pp
Stoke-on-Trent (Newcastle-Under-Lyme)Best nearby
38.0 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #1
89.9%
+23.4 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 66.5%, calculated from 1.9K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 67% (from 11.2K tests).
Is Birmingham (Garretts Green) an easy or hard test centre?
Birmingham (Garretts Green) is ranked #113 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 66.5% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Birmingham (Garretts Green) compare to the UK average?
Birmingham (Garretts Green)'s pass rate is 5.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. At 5.7 points below the UK figure (ranked 113 of 135 in its category), Birmingham (Garretts Green) is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Birmingham (Garretts Green) record?
Birmingham (Garretts Green) has recorded 11.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.5K passed and 3.7K 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 Redditch (77.2%), Wolverhampton (60.6%), Warwick (Wedgenock House) (77.5%) and Burton on Trent (83.5%). Of these, Redditch, Warwick (Wedgenock House), Burton on Trent have higher current pass rates than Birmingham (Garretts Green)'s 66.5%. Wolverhampton sits 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 11.2K 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.