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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Poole Driving Test Centre

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At Poole, 81.4% of candidates pass, one of the 72 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 (2024-25)
81.4%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.8K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#5
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Poole sits in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 7%, rank #5 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Bristol (Kingswood), about 57.4 miles away.

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
57.4 mi away
82.4%
+1.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

81.4%passed
failed18.6%

All-time 10.2K passed, 3.6K failed, 13.8K total

How Poole compares

Poole
81.4%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+8.4 pp

At 8.4 points above the UK figure and ranked 5 of 72 in its category, Poole offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Poole ranks among 72 centres

Top 7%
Poole ranks higher than 93% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#5
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Poole has climbed 6.7 points across the series, 72.4% in 2017-18 to 79.1% now; the weakest year on record was 72.4% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.9 pp
Male76.6%
0%100%
Female54.7%
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
~36
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 Poole 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

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

Poole
Christchurch and Poole
England

Tests offered at Poole

  • Motorcycle Module 1

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Poole is the DVSA motorcycle module 1 test centre in Poole, Christchurch and Poole. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 13.8K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Poole in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

Rank: #5 of 72. Pass rate: 81.4%. UK average: 73%. That's a top decile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Poole 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 Poole

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

Other test centres nearby

Lee On The Solent
34.6 mi, 23.8K tests, Rank #30
75.7%
-5.7 pp
Swindon
58.9 mi, 11.6K tests, Rank #25
76.3%
-5.1 pp
Greenham
54.9 mi, 7.4K tests, Rank #17
77.7%
-3.7 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
57.4 mi, 24.3K tests, Rank #3
82.4%
+1.0 pp
Taunton
53.0 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #46
71.3%
-10.1 pp
Gloucester
80.1 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #7
81.1%
-0.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Poole?
The current pass rate at Poole driving test centre is 81.4%, calculated from 2.8K 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 73.9% (from 13.8K tests).
Is Poole an easy or hard test centre?
Poole is ranked #5 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 81.4% compares to a UK average of 73%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Poole compare to the UK average?
Poole's pass rate is 8.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. At 8.4 points above the UK figure and ranked 5 of 72 in its category, Poole offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Poole record?
Poole has recorded 13.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 10.2K passed and 3.6K 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 Poole?
The closest DVSA test centres to Poole are Lee On The Solent (75.7%), Swindon (76.3%), Greenham (77.7%) and Bristol (Kingswood) (82.4%). Of these, Bristol (Kingswood) has a higher current pass rate than Poole's 81.4%. Lee On The Solent, Swindon, Greenham 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 Poole?
Poole 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 Poole and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Poole 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 Poole?
The estimated wait at Poole 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 13.8K 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.