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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Heron HillLA9 7RLHigh pass rate

Kendal (Oxenholme Road) in Heron Hill records a 83.6% 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 (2023-24)
83.6%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
481
2015-16 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#10
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Kendal (Oxenholme Road) sits in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 7%, rank #10 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Barrow In FurnessNearest alternative
23.5 mi away
79%
-4.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

83.6%passed
failed16.4%

All-time 402 passed, 79 failed, 481 total

How Kendal (Oxenholme Road) compares

Kendal (Oxenholme Road)
83.6%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+11.4 pp

The 11.4-point gap in candidates' favour at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) (ranked 10 of 135 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.

Where Kendal (Oxenholme Road) ranks among 135 centres

Top 7%
Kendal (Oxenholme Road) ranks higher than 93% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#10
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Kendal (Oxenholme Road) ends the series about where it started, yet the spread between 2019-20 (87.5%) and 2015-16 (78.3%) runs to 9.2 points; read a single year here with caution.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 7.0 pp
Male83.3%
0%100%
Female76.3%
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 Kendal (Oxenholme Road) 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

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

Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
LA9 7RL
England

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

Tests offered at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)

  • 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 LA9 7RL, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at LA9 7RL, that's Kendal (Oxenholme Road) in Heron Hill, Westmorland and Furness. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Only 481 tests sit on the record at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) for 2015-16-2023-24. That puts the centre in the tail of the volume distribution; treat any single-period rate as indicative, not definitive.

Rank: #10 of 135. Pass rate: 83.6%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a top decile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Kendal (Oxenholme Road) is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 Kendal (Oxenholme Road)

  • Above-average pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • With 481 tests on record at Kendal (Oxenholme Road), the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Heron Hill will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Kendal (Oxenholme Road). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Heysham
19.1 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #38
78.7%
-4.9 pp
Barrow In FurnessBest nearby
23.5 mi, 701 tests, Rank #35
79%
-4.6 pp
Kirkham LGV
36.9 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #105
67.9%
-15.7 pp
Blackpool
36.4 mi, 2.2K tests, Rank #70
74.1%
-9.5 pp
Carlisle
41.1 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #58
76.1%
-7.5 pp
Blackburn with Darwen
43.6 mi, 13.7K tests, Rank #78
72.7%
-10.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?
The current pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) driving test centre is 83.6%, calculated from 481 tests in 2015-16 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 83.6% (from 481 tests).
Is Kendal (Oxenholme Road) an easy or hard test centre?
Kendal (Oxenholme Road) is ranked #10 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 83.6% 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 Kendal (Oxenholme Road) compare to the UK average?
Kendal (Oxenholme Road)'s pass rate is 11.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 11.4-point gap in candidates' favour at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) (ranked 10 of 135 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.
How many driving tests does Kendal (Oxenholme Road) record?
Kendal (Oxenholme Road) has recorded 481 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 402 passed and 79 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 Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Kendal (Oxenholme Road) are Heysham (78.7%), Barrow In Furness (79%), Kirkham LGV (67.9%) and Blackpool (74.1%). Kendal (Oxenholme Road)'s 83.6% is the highest current pass rate among them. Heysham, Barrow In Furness, Kirkham LGV, Blackpool 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 Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?
Kendal (Oxenholme Road) 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 Kendal (Oxenholme Road) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Kendal (Oxenholme Road) 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 Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?
The estimated wait at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) 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 481 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: 2023-24.