Car Test Centre · England

Heckmondwike

The Heckmondwike driving test centre is located in Heckmondwike, England (WF16 0EY). 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
41.3%
Total tests
14.1K
National rank
#291
of 307
1st-time pass
40.6%

How Heckmondwike compares

Heckmondwike
41.3%
UK national average
48%
Difference
-6.7 pp

Heckmondwike has a slightly tougher pass rate than the UK average. Routes here may be more demanding than rural centres.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 38.3%
2018-19: 39%
2019-20: 41.2%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 51%
2022-23: 44.9%
2023-24: 47.4%
2024-25: 46.7%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
46.6%
Female pass rate
36.7%
Zero faults
3.1%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Heckmondwike

  • Heckmondwike has a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you can, take at least 2–3 lessons on the actual Heckmondwike routes before the test — the difficulty is usually in the route, not the examiners.
  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Heckmondwike?

The current overall pass rate at Heckmondwike driving test centre is 41.3%, based on 14.1K tests. The first-time pass rate is 40.6%.

Is Heckmondwike an easy or hard test centre?

Heckmondwike is ranked #291 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 41.3% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Heckmondwike compare to the UK average?

Heckmondwike's pass rate is 6.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Heckmondwike?

Heckmondwike has recorded 14.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.8K passed and 8.3K failed.

Where can I see Heckmondwike on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Heckmondwike alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

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