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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre · England

Dorchester

The Dorchester driving test centre is located in Dorchester, England. 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
81.7%
Total tests
2.2K
National rank
#16
of 194
1st-time pass
0%

How Dorchester compares

Dorchester
81.7%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+33.7 pp

Dorchester performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2012-13: 79.9%
2013-14: 81.6%
2014-15: 82.1%
2015-16: 84.5%
2016-17: 80.6%
2017-18: 83%
2018-19: 85.9%
2019-20: 79.8%
2012-132013-142014-152015-162016-172017-182018-192019-20

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
82.1%
Female pass rate
77.8%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Dorchester

  • Pass rates at Dorchester 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).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • 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.

Other test centres nearby

Dorchester
8.8K tests · Rank #11
65%
Yeovil
12.2K tests · Rank #60
57.9%
Yeovil
328 tests · Rank #3
86.3%
Poole
13.4K tests · Rank #178
49.7%
Poole
13.8K tests · Rank #21
73.9%
Poole
8.8K tests · Rank #38
78.7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Dorchester?

The current overall pass rate at Dorchester driving test centre is 81.7%, based on 2.2K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Dorchester an easy or hard test centre?

Dorchester is ranked #16 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 81.7% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Dorchester compare to the UK average?

Dorchester's pass rate is 33.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Dorchester?

Dorchester has recorded 2.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.8K passed and 405 failed.

Where can I see Dorchester on a map?

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