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Goodmayes (London) Driving Test Centre

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At Goodmayes (London), 43.7% of candidates pass, one of the 323 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the official DVSA waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
43.7%
vs 48.7% UK avg
Tests in period
22.0K
2024-25
National rank
#284
of 323 centres
1st-time pass
41.2%
below UK avg

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Goodmayes (London) sits in the bottom quarter of car pass rates nationally (Bottom 12%, rank #284 of 323). The strongest car alternative nearby is Erith (London), about 6.5 miles away.

Erith (London)Best nearby
6.5 mi away
49.3%
+5.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

43.7%passed
failed56.3%

All-time 120.2K passed, 180.8K failed, 301.0K total

How Goodmayes (London) compares

Goodmayes (London)
43.7%
UK national average
48.7%
Difference
-5 pp

Goodmayes (London) sits 5 points under the national average, ranked 284 of 323 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Goodmayes (London) ranks among 323 centres

Bottom 12%
Goodmayes (London) sits in the bottom quarter of car pass rates
Rank
#284
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Goodmayes (London) has added 5.2 points since 2017-18, from 38.5% to 43.7%, with its strongest year at 44.8% in 2023-24.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 8.8 pp
Male44.2%
0%UK avg 52.0%100%
Female35.4%
0%UK avg 48.0%100%
Zero faults0.9%
1.8K candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Waiting time at Goodmayes (London)

Median wait, booking to test
17.4 weeks
What the typical learner who tested here had waited
Weeks to 10% availability
24 weeks
The older headline measure
Window appointments free
3.9%
Share of the 24-week window still open

The headline figure for reaching 10% availability is 24 weeks, but the typical (median) learner who took their test at Goodmayes (London) in May 2026 had waited 17.4 weeks from booking to test day.

Official DVSA data, May 2026. The median is the time between booking and taking the test; for live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

98 Goodmayes Road
Ilford
Goodmayes
IG3 9UZ
England

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

Tests offered at Goodmayes (London)

  • car
  • 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 IG3 9UZ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your car test if you book Goodmayes (London)? You start in Goodmayes, Greater London (IG3 9UH), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Goodmayes (London) runs at high volume: 301.0K tests across 2017-18-2024-25 put it among the busier DVSA centres in the country. The headline numbers carry weight because the sample carries weight.

How does Goodmayes (London) compare nationally? 43.7% pass rate, #284 of 323 car centres in the DVSA network, 5 points below the UK average of 48.7%. The bottom quarter of the country, in other words. First-attempt pass rate at Goodmayes (London): 41.2%, against 49% nationally. That's 7.8 points below the UK average. Many candidates need a second go, and local-road familiarity is one of the most consistent things that improves the second attempt.

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
Car

What learners should know about Goodmayes (London)

  • Goodmayes (London) 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.
  • Volume at Goodmayes (London) is among the highest in the network. Don't take the first available date on faith, refreshing the DVSA booking page across a few days regularly turns up cancellations.
  • Ask any instructor working Goodmayes (London) 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

Wanstead (London)
3.7 mi, 111.8K tests, Rank #304
40.4%
-3.3 pp
Belvedere (London)
5.8 mi, 57.7K tests, Rank #316
38.3%
-5.4 pp
Loughton (London)
6.1 mi, 60.8K tests, Rank #219
48%
+4.3 pp
Erith (London)Best nearby
6.5 mi, 69.3K tests, Rank #191
49.3%
+5.6 pp
Hornchurch (London)
4.7 mi, 82.9K tests, Rank #214
48.3%
+4.6 pp
Chingford (London)
6.5 mi, 148.9K tests, Rank #320
36.5%
-7.2 pp
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On the day at Goodmayes (London)

Plan to arrive at Goodmayes (London) about ten minutes before your slot. Parking varies between DVSA centres, so check the route and the surrounding streets on the DVSA centre finder (postcode IG3 9UH) a day or two ahead. With demand running very high here and waits near 22 to 26 weeks, it is worth holding any earlier cancellation slot you are offered. Bring your provisional photocard licence; the examiner will not start without it, and you will need a roadworthy car with L plates and a working interior mirror. If Wanstead (London) is fully booked, Goodmayes (London) is the next closest centre, roughly 4 miles away.

The practical lasts about 40 minutes and uses the standard DVSA format nationwide. After an eyesight check at 20 metres and one show-me and one tell-me question, the examiner sits in for the drive. Roughly 20 minutes of that is independent driving, either following a sat nav set by the examiner or following road signs, and you will complete one of four set manoeuvres; about one in seven tests includes an emergency stop, a frequency the DVSA reduced in late 2025. The drive works through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within about a twenty-minute radius, and at a centre this busy that usually means heavier traffic to read. Across DVSA marking nationally, the fault recorded most often on car tests is junctions - observation, worth drilling on the local routes before your date.

You will know the result before you leave Goodmayes (London). The examiner explains the faults marked on your DL25 feedback form and, if you have passed, takes the provisional licence so a full one can be posted out. The pass standard is fixed nationally, 15 driving faults maximum and zero serious or dangerous faults, and 43.7% of candidates here meet it under current DVSA marking.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Goodmayes (London)?
The current pass rate at Goodmayes (London) driving test centre is 43.7%, calculated from 22.0K tests in 2024-25. The first-time pass rate, candidates passing on their initial attempt, is 41.2%. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 39.9% (from 301.0K tests).
Is Goodmayes (London) an easy or hard test centre?
Goodmayes (London) is ranked #284 of 323 UK car test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of car pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 43.7% compares to a UK average of 48.7%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Goodmayes (London) compare to the UK average?
Goodmayes (London)'s pass rate is 5 percentage points below the UK national average of 48.7%. Goodmayes (London) sits 5 points under the national average, ranked 284 of 323 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 Goodmayes (London) record?
Goodmayes (London) has recorded 301.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 120.2K passed and 180.8K 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 Goodmayes (London)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Goodmayes (London) are Wanstead (London) (40.4%), Belvedere (London) (38.3%), Loughton (London) (48%) and Erith (London) (49.3%). Of these, Loughton (London), Erith (London) have higher current pass rates than Goodmayes (London)'s 43.7%. Wanstead (London), Belvedere (London) 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 Goodmayes (London)?
Goodmayes (London) currently sees very high demand with an estimated wait of about 22 to 26 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Goodmayes (London) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Goodmayes (London) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. To pass, you must finish with no more than 15 driving (minor) faults and zero serious or dangerous faults. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Goodmayes (London)?
In the latest DVSA figures (May 2026), the median learner who took their test at Goodmayes (London) had waited about 17.4 weeks between booking and test day. DVSA's older measure, the number of weeks until at least 10% of slots are free, was 24 weeks. About 3.9% of appointments in the 24-week booking window were still available. 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.