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Macclesfield (RUFC) Driving Test Centre

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Macclesfield (RUFC) in Macclesfield, England has a current pass rate of 69.8%, 3.2 points below the UK average of 73%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2019-20)
69.8%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.0K
2017-18 to 2019-20 (3yr avg)
National rank
#53
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Macclesfield (RUFC) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 28%, rank #53 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Blackburn with Darwen, about 33.5 miles away.

Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
33.5 mi away
78.3%
+8.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

69.8%passed
failed30.2%

All-time 3.8K passed, 1.7K failed, 5.4K total

How Macclesfield (RUFC) compares

Macclesfield (RUFC)
69.8%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-3.2 pp

Macclesfield (RUFC) sits 3.2 points under the national average, ranked 53 of 72 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Macclesfield (RUFC) ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 28%
Macclesfield (RUFC) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#53
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Macclesfield (RUFC) has given up 6.6 points since 2012-13 (72.2% then, 65.6% now); the low water mark was 65.6% in 2019-20.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 20.1 pp
Male71.5%
0%100%
Female51.4%
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
~14
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 Macclesfield (RUFC) 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

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

Unit 4 Bailey Court
Green Street
Macclesfield
SK10 1JQ
England

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

Tests offered at Macclesfield (RUFC)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 SK10 1JQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Macclesfield (RUFC) is in Macclesfield, Cheshire East and runs DVSA motorcycle module 1 tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. 5.4K tests across 2012-13-2019-20. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

Out of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres, Macclesfield (RUFC) ranks 53, which lands it in the lower half nationally. The 69.8% pass rate is 3.2 points below the UK figure of 73%. First-attempt data for Macclesfield (RUFC) 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 1

What learners should know about Macclesfield (RUFC)

  • Macclesfield (RUFC) doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Macclesfield (RUFC) 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Macclesfield (RUFC). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Bredbury (Manchester)
11.7 mi, 12.8K tests, Rank #49
70.4%
+0.6 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
24.4 mi, 9.5K tests, Rank #59
67%
-2.8 pp
Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
33.5 mi, 16.6K tests, Rank #13
78.3%
+8.5 pp
St Helens (Liverpool)
28.1 mi, 16.0K tests, Rank #60
66.2%
-3.6 pp
Steeton
44.6 mi, 1.0K tests, Rank #71
56.3%
-13.5 pp
Burton on Trent
37.7 mi, 22.7K tests, Rank #19
77%
+7.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Macclesfield (RUFC)?
The current pass rate at Macclesfield (RUFC) driving test centre is 69.8%, calculated from 1.0K tests in 2017-18 to 2019-20 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 69.3% (from 5.4K tests).
Is Macclesfield (RUFC) an easy or hard test centre?
Macclesfield (RUFC) is ranked #53 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 69.8% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Macclesfield (RUFC) compare to the UK average?
Macclesfield (RUFC)'s pass rate is 3.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Macclesfield (RUFC) sits 3.2 points under the national average, ranked 53 of 72 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 Macclesfield (RUFC) record?
Macclesfield (RUFC) has recorded 5.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.8K passed and 1.7K 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 Macclesfield (RUFC)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Macclesfield (RUFC) are Bredbury (Manchester) (70.4%), Atherton (Manchester) (67%), Blackburn with Darwen (78.3%) and St Helens (Liverpool) (66.2%). Of these, Bredbury (Manchester), Blackburn with Darwen have higher current pass rates than Macclesfield (RUFC)'s 69.8%. Atherton (Manchester), St Helens (Liverpool) 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 Macclesfield (RUFC)?
Macclesfield (RUFC) 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. 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 Macclesfield (RUFC) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Macclesfield (RUFC) 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 Macclesfield (RUFC)?
The estimated wait at Macclesfield (RUFC) 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 5.4K 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: 2019-20.