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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre · England

Poole

The Poole driving test centre is located in Poole, England. Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
78.7%
Total tests
8.8K
National rank
#38
of 194
1st-time pass
0%

How Poole compares

Poole
78.7%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+30.7 pp

Poole performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 83.9%
2018-19: 83.4%
2019-20: 81.5%
2020-21: 87.3%
2021-22: 85.5%
2022-23: 83.8%
2023-24: 83.1%
2024-25: 72.4%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
78.5%
Female pass rate
79.9%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Poole

  • Pass rates at Poole run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Poole
13.4K tests · Rank #178
49.7%
Poole
13.8K tests · Rank #21
73.9%
Poole
9.0K tests · Rank #68
62.6%
Salisbury
10.0K tests · Rank #110
53.2%
Salisbury
3.7K tests · Rank #35
78.9%
Dorchester
8.8K tests · Rank #11
65%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Poole?

The current overall pass rate at Poole driving test centre is 78.7%, based on 8.8K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Poole an easy or hard test centre?

Poole is ranked #38 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 78.7% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Poole compare to the UK average?

Poole's pass rate is 30.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Poole?

Poole has recorded 8.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.9K passed and 1.9K failed.

Where can I see Poole on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.