Car Test Centre · Wales

Bridgend

The Bridgend driving test centre is located in Bridgend, Wales (CF31 1DB). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
53.1%
Total tests
12.2K
National rank
#111
of 307
1st-time pass
53.2%

How Bridgend compares

Bridgend
53.1%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+5.1 pp

Bridgend performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 50.5%
2018-19: 48.7%
2019-20: 53.6%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 71.6%
2022-23: 48.4%
2023-24: 56.4%
2024-25: 53.1%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
54.6%
Female pass rate
51.2%
Zero faults
5.4%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Bridgend

  • Pass rates at Bridgend run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bridgend?

The current overall pass rate at Bridgend driving test centre is 53.1%, based on 12.2K tests. The first-time pass rate is 53.2%.

Is Bridgend an easy or hard test centre?

Bridgend is ranked #111 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top half of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 53.1% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Bridgend compare to the UK average?

Bridgend's pass rate is 5.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Bridgend?

Bridgend has recorded 12.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.5K passed and 5.7K failed.

Where can I see Bridgend on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Bridgend alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.