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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Plymouth Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1PlymouthHigh pass rate

Plymouth in Plymouth currently passes 76.5% of tests, 3.5 points above the UK average of 73%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
76.5%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.2K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#23
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Plymouth sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 32%, rank #23 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Exeter, about 36.5 miles away.

ExeterBest nearby
36.5 mi away
77.8%
+1.3 pp
All centres in Plymouth→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

76.5%passed
failed23.5%

All-time 7.6K passed, 2.8K failed, 10.5K total

How Plymouth compares

Plymouth
76.5%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+3.5 pp

Plymouth runs 3.5 points ahead of the national average, ranked 23 of 72 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Plymouth ranks among 72 centres

Top 32%
Plymouth ranks higher than 68% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#23
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Year-to-year volatility is the story at Plymouth: 8.9 points separate 2020-21 (83.6%) from 2023-24 (74.7%), even though the endpoints nearly match.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 25.5 pp
Male76.3%
0%100%
Female50.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
9 to 13 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~27
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 Plymouth would typically wait around 9 to 13 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

Ernesettle Lane
Plymouth
PL5 2EY
England

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

Tests offered at Plymouth

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • 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 PL5 2EY, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 1 centres across England, Plymouth is the one covering Plymouth. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 10.5K tests at Plymouth. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

If you've been told Plymouth is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 76.5% is 3.5 points above the UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%, which is rank #23 out of 72. First-attempt data for Plymouth 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 Plymouth

  • Pass rate at Plymouth 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.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Plymouth will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Plymouth, 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

ExeterBest nearby
36.5 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #15
77.8%
+1.3 pp
Camborne
52.2 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #36
74.4%
-2.1 pp
Taunton
63.6 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #46
71.3%
-5.2 pp
Swansea
86.7 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #31
75.3%
-1.2 pp
Newport (Gwent)
97.7 mi, 15.1K tests, Rank #35
74.7%
-1.8 pp
Aberporth
123.0 mi, 193 tests, Rank #22
76.7%
+0.2 pp
See all centres in Plymouth→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Plymouth?
The current pass rate at Plymouth driving test centre is 76.5%, calculated from 2.2K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 72.9% (from 10.5K tests).
Is Plymouth an easy or hard test centre?
Plymouth is ranked #23 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.5% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Plymouth compare to the UK average?
Plymouth's pass rate is 3.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. Plymouth runs 3.5 points ahead of the national average, ranked 23 of 72 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Plymouth record?
Plymouth has recorded 10.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.6K passed and 2.8K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Plymouth?
The closest DVSA test centres to Plymouth are Exeter (77.8%), Camborne (74.4%), Taunton (71.3%) and Swansea (75.3%). Of these, Exeter has a higher current pass rate than Plymouth's 76.5%. Camborne, Taunton, Swansea 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 Plymouth?
Plymouth currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 9 to 13 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Plymouth and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
The estimated wait at Plymouth is about 9 to 13 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 10.5K 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: 2024-25.