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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Wales

Newport (Isle Of Wight) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2NewportHigh pass rate

At Newport (Isle Of Wight), 86.3% of candidates pass, one of the 135 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2016-17)
86.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
540
2014-15 to 2016-17 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#6
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Newport (Isle Of Wight) sits in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 4%, rank #6 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Lee On The SolentNearest alternative
7.5 mi away
82.3%
-4.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

86.3%passed
failed13.7%

All-time 929 passed, 149 failed, 1.1K total

How Newport (Isle Of Wight) compares

Newport (Isle Of Wight)
86.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+14.1 pp

A 14.1-point lead over the national figure puts Newport (Isle Of Wight) ranked 6 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.

Where Newport (Isle Of Wight) ranks among 135 centres

Top 4%
Newport (Isle Of Wight) ranks higher than 96% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#6
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Newport (Isle Of Wight) has climbed 5.1 points across the series, 77.6% in 2009-10 to 82.7% now; the weakest year on record was 77.6% in 2009-10.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.5 pp
Male86.8%
0%100%
Female84.3%
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 (Isle Of Wight) 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

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

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

Tests offered at Newport (Isle Of Wight)

  • 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

Newport (Isle Of Wight): a DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Newport. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Across 2009-10-2016-17 the centre handled 1.1K tests, a modest sample. The aggregated multi-year figure on this page is the most reliable read; quarterly swings deserve more skepticism here than at a high-volume centre.

The top ten percent of the UK by pass rate: Newport (Isle Of Wight) ranks #6 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres at 86.3%, 14.1 points clear of the national figure of 72.2%. First-attempt data for Newport (Isle Of Wight) 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 Newport (Isle Of Wight)

  • Newport (Isle Of Wight) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Newport (Isle Of Wight) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)
0.9 mi, 635 tests, Rank #83
72.1%
-14.2 pp
Lee On The SolentBest nearby
7.5 mi, 18.2K tests, Rank #16
82.3%
-4.0 pp
Southampton (Maybush)
13.9 mi, 313 tests, Rank #36
78.9%
-7.4 pp
Salisbury
32.9 mi, 3.7K tests, Rank #27
79.6%
-6.7 pp
Greenham
46.4 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #39
78.7%
-7.6 pp
Poole
30.0 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #28
79.6%
-6.7 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Newport (Isle Of Wight)?
The current pass rate at Newport (Isle Of Wight) driving test centre is 86.3%, calculated from 540 tests in 2014-15 to 2016-17 (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 86.2% (from 1.1K tests).
Is Newport (Isle Of Wight) an easy or hard test centre?
Newport (Isle Of Wight) is ranked #6 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 86.3% 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 (Isle Of Wight) compare to the UK average?
Newport (Isle Of Wight)'s pass rate is 14.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. A 14.1-point lead over the national figure puts Newport (Isle Of Wight) ranked 6 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.
How many driving tests does Newport (Isle Of Wight) record?
Newport (Isle Of Wight) has recorded 1.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 929 passed and 149 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 Newport (Isle Of Wight)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Newport (Isle Of Wight) are Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) (72.1%), Lee On The Solent (82.3%), Southampton (Maybush) (78.9%) and Salisbury (79.6%). Newport (Isle Of Wight)'s 86.3% is the highest current pass rate among them. Newport IOW (Innovation Centre), Lee On The Solent, Southampton (Maybush), Salisbury 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 Newport (Isle Of Wight)?
Newport (Isle Of Wight) 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 (Isle Of Wight) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Newport (Isle Of Wight) 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 (Isle Of Wight)?
The estimated wait at Newport (Isle Of Wight) 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 1.1K 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.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2016-17.