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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Wales

Merthyr Tydfil Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Merthyr TydfilCF47 8BSHigh pass rate

Merthyr Tydfil posts a 74.1% pass rate, with Bridgend the nearest alternative about 19 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

Pass rate (2024-25)
74.1%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
721
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#69
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Merthyr Tydfil sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 50%, rank #69 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Hereford, about 35.5 miles away.

HerefordBest nearby
35.5 mi away
86.8%
+12.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

74.1%passed
failed25.9%

All-time 2.4K passed, 656 failed, 3.1K total

How Merthyr Tydfil compares

Merthyr Tydfil
74.1%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+1.9 pp

The 1.9-point edge at Merthyr Tydfil (ranked 69 of 135 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.

Where Merthyr Tydfil ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 50%
Merthyr Tydfil sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#69
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Merthyr Tydfil has given up 6.3 points since 2016-17 (81.6% then, 75.3% now); the low water mark was 71.6% in 2018-19.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 8.2 pp
Male79.0%
0%100%
Female70.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Merthyr Tydfil would typically wait around 5 to 9 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

Merthyr Industrial Park
Pentrebach
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4DR
Wales

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

Tests offered at Merthyr Tydfil

  • 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 CF48 4DR, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at CF47 8BS, that's Merthyr Tydfil in Merthyr Tydfil. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 3.1K tests across 2016-17-2024-25, a workable sample but on the lighter side. Single-period swings can look dramatic without actually meaning much, the multi-year aggregate is the more honest number.

Rank: #69 of 135. Pass rate: 74.1%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a lower half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Merthyr Tydfil 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
Wales
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Merthyr Tydfil

  • Pass rate at Merthyr Tydfil 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Merthyr Tydfil area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Merthyr Tydfil. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.
The morning of the test

Whether you pass at Merthyr Tydfil is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and response, traffic lights is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

A fair amount of what goes wrong is settled before the engine starts: the documents, the car, the 2 vehicle safety questions and whichever habit you have not drilled, response, traffic lights being a common one. Working through it as a list beats remembering it in the car park.

Test day readiness checkShow me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?

Amber-light decision practice: at every amber, the instructor calls "stop or go" so you build the muscle for the right call. Practise multi-stage junctions. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

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78.8%
+4.7 pp
Newport (Gwent)
21.2 mi, 11.5K tests, Rank #134
55.2%
-18.9 pp
Llandrindod Wells
34.2 mi, 516 tests, Rank #71
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Weston-Super-Mare
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77%
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Swansea
25.8 mi, 11.4K tests, Rank #88
71.1%
-3.0 pp
HerefordBest nearby
35.5 mi, 446 tests, Rank #4
86.8%
+12.7 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Merthyr Tydfil until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise safety marginsRoad signs

Stopping distances, the two-second rule and driving in rain, ice and fog. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Merthyr Tydfil?
The current pass rate at Merthyr Tydfil driving test centre is 74.1%, calculated from 721 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 78.7% (from 3.1K tests).
Is Merthyr Tydfil an easy or hard test centre?
Merthyr Tydfil is ranked #69 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 74.1% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Merthyr Tydfil compare to the UK average?
Merthyr Tydfil's pass rate is 1.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 1.9-point edge at Merthyr Tydfil (ranked 69 of 135 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.
How many driving tests does Merthyr Tydfil record?
Merthyr Tydfil has recorded 3.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.4K passed and 656 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
The closest DVSA test centres to Merthyr Tydfil are Bridgend (78.8%), Newport (Gwent) (55.2%), Llandrindod Wells (74%) and Weston-Super-Mare (77%). Of these, Bridgend, Weston-Super-Mare have higher current pass rates than Merthyr Tydfil's 74.1%. Newport (Gwent), Llandrindod Wells 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
Merthyr Tydfil currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 5 to 9 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 Merthyr Tydfil and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
The estimated wait at Merthyr Tydfil is about 5 to 9 weeks (low 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 3.1K 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.

DVSA data period: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources