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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Folkestone Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2FolkestoneHigh pass rate

Folkestone in Folkestone records a 68.7% pass rate against a UK average of 72.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

Pass rate (2019-20)
68.7%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.8K
2009-10 to 2019-20 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#102
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Folkestone sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 25%, rank #102 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Ipswich, about 67.6 miles away.

IpswichBest nearby
67.6 mi away
88.2%
+19.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

68.7%passed
failed31.3%

All-time 1.3K passed, 574 failed, 1.8K total

How Folkestone compares

Folkestone
68.7%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-3.5 pp

At 3.5 points below the UK figure (ranked 102 of 135 in its category), Folkestone is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Folkestone ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 25%
Folkestone sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#102
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Folkestone has added 16.5 points since 2012-13, from 62.9% to 79.4%, with its strongest year at 79.4% in 2019-20.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 9.5 pp
Male69.4%
0%100%
Female59.9%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Folkestone would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Palting House
Trinity Road
Folkestone
CT20 2TS
England

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

Tests offered at Folkestone

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Not 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 CT20 2TS, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Folkestone is the DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Folkestone, Kent. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 1.8K tests over 2012-13-2019-20. Folkestone 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.

Rank: #102 of 135. Pass rate: 68.7%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. For Folkestone 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 Folkestone

  • Folkestone doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Folkestone 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Folkestone. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.
The morning of the test

Whether you pass at Folkestone is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and mirrors, change direction is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

A fair amount of what goes wrong is settled before the engine starts: the documents, the car, the 2 vehicle safety questions and whichever habit you have not drilled, mirrors, change direction being a common one. Working through it as a list beats remembering it in the car park.

Test day readiness checkShow me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?

Verbalise MSM out loud on every lane change for two full lessons. Slow down the sequence so each step is deliberate, then speed it back up while keeping the order. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Herne Bay
20.3 mi, 9.1K tests, Rank #84
72%
+3.3 pp
Gillingham
32.6 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #123
63.2%
-5.5 pp
Basildon
46.0 mi, 21.8K tests, Rank #127
62.3%
-6.4 pp
Tunbridge Wells
39.8 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #25
79.8%
+11.1 pp
Eastbourne
43.1 mi, 3.8K tests, Rank #14
83%
+14.3 pp
IpswichBest nearby
67.6 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #2
88.2%
+19.5 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Folkestone until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise safety marginsRoad signs

Stopping distances, the two-second rule and driving in rain, ice and fog. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Folkestone?
The current pass rate at Folkestone driving test centre is 68.7%, calculated from 1.8K tests in 2009-10 to 2019-20 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 68.7% (from 1.8K tests).
Is Folkestone an easy or hard test centre?
Folkestone is ranked #102 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 68.7% 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 Folkestone compare to the UK average?
Folkestone's pass rate is 3.5 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. At 3.5 points below the UK figure (ranked 102 of 135 in its category), Folkestone is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Folkestone record?
Folkestone has recorded 1.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.3K passed and 574 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 Folkestone?
The closest DVSA test centres to Folkestone are Herne Bay (72%), Gillingham (63.2%), Basildon (62.3%) and Tunbridge Wells (79.8%). Of these, Herne Bay, Tunbridge Wells have higher current pass rates than Folkestone's 68.7%. Gillingham, Basildon 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 Folkestone?
Folkestone currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 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 Folkestone and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Folkestone 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 Folkestone?
The estimated wait at Folkestone is about 12 to 16 weeks (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 1.8K 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.

DVSA data period: 2019-20.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources