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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Gateshead Driving Test Centre

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Gateshead in Gateshead records a 64.5% 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.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
64.5%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2024-25
National rank
#119
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Gateshead sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 13%, rank #119 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Berwick-On-Tweed, about 57.9 miles away.

Berwick-On-TweedBest nearby
57.9 mi away
85.7%
+21.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

64.5%passed
failed35.5%

All-time 13.8K passed, 7.7K failed, 21.4K total

How Gateshead compares

Gateshead
64.5%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-7.7 pp

Gateshead sits 7.7 points under the national average, ranked 119 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Gateshead ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 13%
Gateshead sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#119
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Gateshead has drifted from 69.3% to 64.5%, down 4.8 points, with the best year at 79.4% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.8 pp
Male64.5%
0%100%
Female61.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~56
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Gateshead would typically wait around 8 to 12 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Waterside Drive
Dunston
Gateshead
NE11 9HU
England

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

Tests offered at Gateshead

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • 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 NE11 9HU, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 2 test if you book Gateshead? You start in Gateshead, North East, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 21.4K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Gateshead in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

How does Gateshead compare nationally? 64.5% pass rate, #119 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 7.7 points below the UK average of 72.2%. The bottom quarter of the country, in other words. For Gateshead 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 Gateshead

  • Gateshead is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • Ask any instructor working Gateshead 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.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Darlington
31.1 mi, 11.9K tests, Rank #66
74.7%
+10.2 pp
Berwick-On-TweedBest nearby
57.9 mi, 775 tests, Rank #7
85.7%
+21.2 pp
Knaresborough
66.1 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #49
77.4%
+12.9 pp
York
70.8 mi, 4.1K tests, Rank #99
69.3%
+4.8 pp
Steeton
75.0 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #15
82.4%
+17.9 pp
Horsforth
77.6 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #20
81.4%
+16.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Gateshead?
The current pass rate at Gateshead driving test centre is 64.5%, calculated from 1.1K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 64.3% (from 21.4K tests).
Is Gateshead an easy or hard test centre?
Gateshead is ranked #119 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 64.5% 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 Gateshead compare to the UK average?
Gateshead's pass rate is 7.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Gateshead sits 7.7 points under the national average, ranked 119 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.
How many driving tests does Gateshead record?
Gateshead has recorded 21.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 13.8K passed and 7.7K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Gateshead?
The closest DVSA test centres to Gateshead are Darlington (74.7%), Berwick-On-Tweed (85.7%), Knaresborough (77.4%) and York (69.3%). Of these, Darlington, Berwick-On-Tweed, Knaresborough, York have higher current pass rates than Gateshead's 64.5%. 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 Gateshead?
Gateshead currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 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 Gateshead and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
The estimated wait at Gateshead is about 8 to 12 weeks (moderate 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 21.4K 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.