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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Lincoln Driving Test Centre

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Lincoln in Lincoln records a 72% pass rate against a UK average of 73%. 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)
72%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.3K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#43
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Lincoln sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 42%, rank #43 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Nottingham (Colwick), about 31.7 miles away.

Nottingham (Colwick)Best nearby
31.7 mi away
79.3%
+7.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

72%passed
failed28%

All-time 7.7K passed, 3.1K failed, 10.8K total

How Lincoln compares

Lincoln
72%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-1 pp

Lincoln sits 1 point below the UK average, ranked 43 of 72 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Lincoln ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 42%
Lincoln sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#43
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Lincoln has added 3.1 points since 2017-18, from 69.6% to 72.7%, with its strongest year at 75.9% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.6 pp
Male73.9%
0%100%
Female52.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~28
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 Lincoln would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Earlsfield Close
Off Sadler Road
Lincoln
LN6 3RT
England

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

Tests offered at Lincoln

  • 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 LN6 3RT, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Lincoln report to a DVSA centre in Lincoln, Greater Lincolnshire. The motorcycle module 1 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 10.8K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

By raw pass rate Lincoln sits at 72%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 1 average over the same window running at 73%. The gap (1 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #43 of 72, inside the lower half of the country's motorcycle module 1 test centres. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Lincoln 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 1

What learners should know about Lincoln

  • Pass rate at Lincoln sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • Ask any instructor working Lincoln 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

Scunthorpe
25.4 mi, 9.6K tests, Rank #34
74.7%
+2.7 pp
Hull
36.5 mi, 8.0K tests, Rank #52
69.8%
-2.2 pp
Nottingham (Colwick)Best nearby
31.7 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #11
79.3%
+7.3 pp
Peterborough
47.0 mi, 8.7K tests, Rank #29
75.9%
+3.9 pp
Leicester (Wigston)
47.8 mi, 14.8K tests, Rank #28
75.9%
+3.9 pp
Rotherham
36.4 mi, 19.2K tests, Rank #39
72.6%
+0.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Lincoln?
The current pass rate at Lincoln driving test centre is 72%, calculated from 2.3K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 71.3% (from 10.8K tests).
Is Lincoln an easy or hard test centre?
Lincoln is ranked #43 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 72% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Lincoln compare to the UK average?
Lincoln's pass rate is 1 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Lincoln sits 1 point below the UK average, ranked 43 of 72 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Lincoln record?
Lincoln has recorded 10.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.7K passed and 3.1K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Lincoln?
The closest DVSA test centres to Lincoln are Scunthorpe (74.7%), Hull (69.8%), Nottingham (Colwick) (79.3%) and Peterborough (75.9%). Of these, Scunthorpe, Nottingham (Colwick), Peterborough have higher current pass rates than Lincoln's 72%. Hull 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 Lincoln?
Lincoln currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Lincoln and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
The estimated wait at Lincoln is about 10 to 14 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 10.8K 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.