Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Wales

Pembroke Dock Driving Test Centre

Q: Is Pembroke Dock an easy or hard test centre?

Pembroke Dock is ranked #41 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, that puts it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 78.1% 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.

Q: How does Pembroke Dock compare to the UK average?

Pembroke Dock's pass rate is 5.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%.

Q: Which driving test centres are near Pembroke Dock?

The closest DVSA test centres to Pembroke Dock are Swansea (71.1%), Barnstaple (83.3%), Aberystwyth (77.3%), Launceston (71%). Barnstaple has a higher current pass rate than Pembroke Dock's 78.1%. Swansea, Aberystwyth, Launceston sit lower. Compare them on the interactive PassRates map at /map.

Q: When is the best time to book a test at Pembroke Dock?

Pembroke Dock 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 and peak in June, July, August. Booking a quieter month can mean a shorter wait. Check live availability at gov.uk/book-driving-test.

Q: How long is the wait for a driving test at Pembroke Dock?

The estimated wait at Pembroke Dock is about 5 to 9 weeks (low demand). Modelled from National Audit Office data, DVSA Despatch updates, and this centre's test volume, so treat it as an estimate. Across the UK, waits peak in June, July, August, September and are shortest in November, December, January, February. Check gov.uk/book-driving-test for live availability.

Moto, Mod 2Pembroke DockHigh pass rate

Pembroke Dock in Pembroke Dock, Wales has a current pass rate of 78.1%, 5.9 points above the UK average of 72.2%. 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.

Pass rate (2024-25)

78.1%

vs 72.2% UK avg

Tests in period

580

2018-19 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)

National rank

#41

of 135 centres

1st-time pass

N/A

DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Pembroke Dock sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 30%, rank #41 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Barnstaple, about 56.8 miles away.

BarnstapleBest nearby

56.8 mi away

83.3%

+5.2 pp

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Pass vs fail at a glance

78.1%passed

failed21.9%

All-time 1.4K passed, 503 failed, 1.9K total

How Pembroke Dock compares

Pembroke Dock

78.1%

UK national average

72.2%

Difference

+5.9 pp

At 5.9 points above the UK figure and ranked 41 of 135 in its category, Pembroke Dock offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Pembroke Dock ranks among 135 centres

Top 30%

Pembroke Dock ranks higher than 70% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres

Rank

#41

BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pembroke Dock has climbed 10.5 points across the series, 67.9% in 2013-14 to 78.4% now; the weakest year on record was 67.9% in 2013-14.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.9 pp

Male73.7%

0%100%

Female71.8%

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 Pembroke Dock 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

The Captain Superintendents Building

Royal Dockyard

Pembroke Dock

SA72 6TD

Wales

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

Tests offered at Pembroke Dock

Motorcycle Module 2

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 SA72 6TD, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Pembroke Dock is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in Wales, located in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Volume here sits at 1.9K over 2013-14-2024-25. That's the territory where a noisy quarter can shift the rate by two or three percentage points, so read the trend chart in context rather than reacting to any single bar.

Pembroke Dock passes higher than most. At 78.1% versus a UK average of 72.2%, it ranks #41 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres, the upper half of the network. For Pembroke Dock the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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

City coverage

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What learners should know about Pembroke Dock

Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Pembroke Dock's rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Pembroke Dock will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
If you missed the earlier slots at Pembroke Dock, 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.

Before you drive off

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

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questions Is that a fault?Test day readiness check

Drive your local test routes specifically scanning for signs. Have the instructor cover unusual signs on country roads (national speed limit on single carriageway = 60 mph, not 70). Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Swansea

42.9 mi, 11.4K tests, Rank #88

71.1%

-7.0 pp

BarnstapleBest nearby

56.8 mi, 892 tests, Rank #12

83.3%

+5.2 pp

Aberystwyth

61.7 mi, 225 tests, Rank #50

77.3%

-0.8 pp

Launceston

77.2 mi, 369 tests, Rank #89

71%

-7.1 pp

Bodmin

84.9 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #63

75.1%

-3.0 pp

Bridgend

60.0 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #37

78.8%

+0.7 pp

Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Pembroke Dock 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 test Practise safety and your vehicle Road signs

Vehicle condition, tyres, lights, fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. 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 Pembroke Dock?

The current pass rate at Pembroke Dock driving test centre is 78.1%, calculated from 580 tests in 2018-19 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 73.5% (from 1.9K tests).

Is Pembroke Dock an easy or hard test centre?

Pembroke Dock is ranked #41 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 78.1% 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 Pembroke Dock compare to the UK average?

Pembroke Dock's pass rate is 5.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 5.9 points above the UK figure and ranked 41 of 135 in its category, Pembroke Dock offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

How many driving tests does Pembroke Dock record?

Pembroke Dock has recorded 1.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.4K passed and 503 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 Pembroke Dock?

The closest DVSA test centres to Pembroke Dock are Swansea (71.1%), Barnstaple (83.3%), Aberystwyth (77.3%) and Launceston (71%). Of these, Barnstaple has a higher current pass rate than Pembroke Dock's 78.1%. Swansea, Aberystwyth, Launceston 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 Pembroke Dock?

Pembroke Dock 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. 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 Pembroke Dock and what do I need?

Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Pembroke Dock 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 Pembroke Dock?

The estimated wait at Pembroke Dock 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 1.9K 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 11 September 2026Methodology Sources