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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Wales

Bridgend Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2BridgendCF31 1DBHigh pass rate

At Bridgend, 78.8% 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.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
78.8%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#37
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Bridgend sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 27%, rank #37 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Barnstaple, about 36.0 miles away.

BarnstapleBest nearby
36.0 mi away
83.3%
+4.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

78.8%passed
failed21.2%

All-time 2.4K passed, 643 failed, 3.1K total

How Bridgend compares

Bridgend
78.8%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+6.6 pp

The 6.6-point advantage at Bridgend (ranked 37 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Bridgend ranks among 135 centres

Top 27%
Bridgend ranks higher than 73% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#37
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Bridgend has held a narrow 5.9-point range across the whole series (76.4% at the low in 2018-19, 82.3% at the high in 2021-22); what you see is what you get.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 8.6 pp
Male79.9%
0%100%
Female71.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Bridgend would typically wait around 5 to 9 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Crown Building
Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4AD
Wales

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

Tests offered at Bridgend

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • 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 CF31 4AD, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Bridgend is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in Wales, located in Bridgend at CF31 1DB. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. 3.1K tests over 2016-17-2024-25. Bridgend runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

Bridgend passes higher than most. At 78.8% versus a UK average of 72.2%, it ranks #37 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres, the upper half of the network. For Bridgend 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
Wales
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Bridgend

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Bridgend'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.
  • Ask any instructor working Bridgend 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Bridgend, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Merthyr Tydfil
18.6 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #69
74.1%
-4.7 pp
Swansea
17.8 mi, 11.4K tests, Rank #88
71.1%
-7.7 pp
Newport (Gwent)
26.3 mi, 11.5K tests, Rank #134
55.2%
-23.6 pp
Weston-Super-Mare
28.0 mi, 344 tests, Rank #53
77%
-1.8 pp
BarnstapleBest nearby
36.0 mi, 892 tests, Rank #12
83.3%
+4.5 pp
Taunton
39.6 mi, 9.9K tests, Rank #57
76.2%
-2.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bridgend?
The current pass rate at Bridgend driving test centre is 78.8%, calculated from 1.1K 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 79% (from 3.1K tests).
Is Bridgend an easy or hard test centre?
Bridgend is ranked #37 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 78.8% 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 Bridgend compare to the UK average?
Bridgend's pass rate is 6.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 6.6-point advantage at Bridgend (ranked 37 of 135 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Bridgend record?
Bridgend has recorded 3.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.4K passed and 643 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 Bridgend?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bridgend are Merthyr Tydfil (74.1%), Swansea (71.1%), Newport (Gwent) (55.2%) and Weston-Super-Mare (77%). Bridgend's 78.8% is the highest current pass rate among them. Merthyr Tydfil, Swansea, Newport (Gwent), Weston-Super-Mare 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 Bridgend?
Bridgend currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 5 to 9 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 Bridgend and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Bridgend 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 Bridgend?
The estimated wait at Bridgend is about 5 to 9 weeks (low 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 3.1K 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.