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Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2NewportPO30 1SGHigh pass rate

Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) posts a 72.1% pass rate, with Newport (Isle Of Wight) the nearest alternative about 1 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2021-22)
72.1%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
635
2017-18 to 2021-22 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#83
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 39%, rank #83 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Newport (Isle Of Wight), about 0.9 miles away.

Newport (Isle Of Wight)Best nearby
0.9 mi away
86.3%
+14.2 pp
All centres in Newport→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

72.1%passed
failed27.9%

All-time 458 passed, 177 failed, 635 total

How Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) compares

Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)
72.1%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-0.1 pp

Statistically Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) is about as neutral as a venue gets, under a point from the national average and ranked 83 of 135 in its category. Preparation, not postcode, decides the outcome here.

Where Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 39%
Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#83
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 20.7 pp
Male70.6%
0%100%
Female91.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
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 Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Innovation Centre
St Cross Business Park
Newport
Newport
PO30 5WB
England

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

Tests offered at Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Not 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 PO30 5WB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 2 centres across England, Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) is the one covering Newport, Isle of Wight and the surrounding PO30 1SG area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Only 635 tests sit on the record at Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) for 2017-18-2021-22. That puts the centre in the tail of the volume distribution; treat any single-period rate as indicative, not definitive.

If you've been told Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 72.1% is within a point of the UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%, which is rank #83 out of 135. First-attempt data for Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) 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 Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)

  • Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) 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.
  • Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) is a low-volume centre (635 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • Ask any instructor working Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Newport IOW (Innovation Centre), cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Newport (Isle Of Wight)Best nearby
0.9 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #6
86.3%
+14.2 pp
Lee On The Solent
8.2 mi, 18.2K tests, Rank #16
82.3%
+10.2 pp
Southampton (Maybush)
14.8 mi, 313 tests, Rank #36
78.9%
+6.8 pp
Salisbury
33.6 mi, 3.7K tests, Rank #27
79.6%
+7.5 pp
Greenham
47.3 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #39
78.7%
+6.6 pp
Poole
30.1 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #28
79.6%
+7.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)?
The current pass rate at Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) driving test centre is 72.1%, calculated from 635 tests in 2017-18 to 2021-22 (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 72.1% (from 635 tests).
Is Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) an easy or hard test centre?
Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) is ranked #83 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 72.1% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) compare to the UK average?
Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)'s pass rate is 0.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Statistically Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) is about as neutral as a venue gets, under a point from the national average and ranked 83 of 135 in its category. Preparation, not postcode, decides the outcome here.
How many driving tests does Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) record?
Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) has recorded 635 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 458 passed and 177 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 Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) are Newport (Isle Of Wight) (86.3%), Lee On The Solent (82.3%), Southampton (Maybush) (78.9%) and Salisbury (79.6%). Of these, Newport (Isle Of Wight), Lee On The Solent, Southampton (Maybush), Salisbury have higher current pass rates than Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)'s 72.1%. 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 Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)?
Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) 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 Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) 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 Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)?
The estimated wait at Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) 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 635 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: 2021-22.