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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Grimsby Coldwater Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Great CoatesDN31 2TBHigh pass rate

Grimsby Coldwater posts a 67% pass rate, with Grimsby the nearest alternative about 2 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
67%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
557
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#111
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Grimsby Coldwater sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 19%, rank #111 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Boston, about 41.8 miles away.

BostonBest nearby
41.8 mi away
75.9%
+8.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

67%passed
failed33%

All-time 1.3K passed, 410 failed, 1.7K total

How Grimsby Coldwater compares

Grimsby Coldwater
67%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-5.2 pp

At 5.2 points below the UK figure (ranked 111 of 135 in its category), Grimsby Coldwater is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Grimsby Coldwater ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 19%
Grimsby Coldwater sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#111
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Grimsby Coldwater points down: 84.7% in 2017-18 against 64.2% now, a 20.5-point slide, though 2017-18 showed what the routes allow at 84.7%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 10.6 pp
Male77.6%
0%100%
Female67.0%
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
~10
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 Grimsby Coldwater 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

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

Estate Road 1
South Humberside Trading Estate
Pyewipe
Grimsby
DN31 2TB
England

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

Tests offered at Grimsby Coldwater

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • lorry and bus
  • 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 DN31 2TB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 2 centres across England, Grimsby Coldwater is the one covering Great Coates, Greater Lincolnshire and the surrounding DN31 2TB area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Grimsby Coldwater is a smaller centre by volume, 1.7K tests through 2017-18-2024-25. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

If you've been told Grimsby Coldwater is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 67% is 5.2 points below the UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%, which is rank #111 out of 135. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Grimsby Coldwater in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 Grimsby Coldwater

  • Grimsby Coldwater 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 Grimsby Coldwater 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 Grimsby Coldwater, 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

Grimsby
1.7 mi, 900 tests, Rank #62
75.3%
+8.3 pp
Hull
15.8 mi, 5.3K tests, Rank #80
72.3%
+5.3 pp
Beverley LGV
22.3 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #61
75.6%
+8.6 pp
Scunthorpe
21.8 mi, 5.8K tests, Rank #124
62.9%
-4.1 pp
Lincoln
30.0 mi, 6.1K tests, Rank #64
75%
+8.0 pp
BostonBest nearby
41.8 mi, 381 tests, Rank #59
75.9%
+8.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater?
The current pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater driving test centre is 67%, calculated from 557 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 76.5% (from 1.7K tests).
Is Grimsby Coldwater an easy or hard test centre?
Grimsby Coldwater is ranked #111 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 67% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Grimsby Coldwater compare to the UK average?
Grimsby Coldwater's pass rate is 5.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. At 5.2 points below the UK figure (ranked 111 of 135 in its category), Grimsby Coldwater is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Grimsby Coldwater record?
Grimsby Coldwater has recorded 1.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.3K passed and 410 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 Grimsby Coldwater?
The closest DVSA test centres to Grimsby Coldwater are Grimsby (75.3%), Hull (72.3%), Beverley LGV (75.6%) and Scunthorpe (62.9%). Of these, Grimsby, Hull, Beverley LGV have higher current pass rates than Grimsby Coldwater's 67%. Scunthorpe sits 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 Grimsby Coldwater?
Grimsby Coldwater 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. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Grimsby Coldwater and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Grimsby Coldwater 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 Grimsby Coldwater?
The estimated wait at Grimsby Coldwater 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 1.7K 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.