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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Rotherham Driving Test Centre

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At Rotherham, 72.6% 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)
72.6%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2024-25
National rank
#39
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Rotherham sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 47%, rank #39 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Nottingham (Colwick), about 34.1 miles away.

Nottingham (Colwick)Best nearby
34.1 mi away
79.3%
+6.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

72.6%passed
failed27.4%

All-time 13.9K passed, 5.3K failed, 19.2K total

How Rotherham compares

Rotherham
72.6%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-0.4 pp

With a gap of under one point to the national average, Rotherham (ranked 39 of 72 in its category) neither helps nor hurts; treat any difference you have heard about as noise.

Where Rotherham ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 47%
Rotherham sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#39
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The series at Rotherham is remarkably flat, moving only from 73.7% (2017-18) to 72.6% now, with a total spread of 6.3 points.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.5 pp
Male74.9%
0%100%
Female53.4%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~50
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 Rotherham would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Mangham Way
Off Mangham Rd
Rotherham
S61 4RL
England

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

Tests offered at Rotherham

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 S61 4RL, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Rotherham sits in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It's a DVSA-run motorcycle module 1 test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Rotherham tend to know already. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 19.2K tests at Rotherham. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

72.6% at Rotherham, against a UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%. That puts the centre within a point of the national figure and ranks it #39 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA's network. First-attempt data for Rotherham 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 Rotherham

  • Pass rate at Rotherham 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Rotherham 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

Wakefield
18.3 mi, 20.5K tests, Rank #55
68.8%
-3.8 pp
Nottingham (Colwick)Best nearby
34.1 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #11
79.3%
+6.7 pp
Burton on Trent
44.9 mi, 22.7K tests, Rank #19
77%
+4.4 pp
Scunthorpe
31.3 mi, 9.6K tests, Rank #34
74.7%
+2.1 pp
Steeton
40.3 mi, 1.0K tests, Rank #71
56.3%
-16.3 pp
Bredbury (Manchester)
31.6 mi, 12.8K tests, Rank #49
70.4%
-2.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Rotherham?
The current pass rate at Rotherham driving test centre is 72.6%, calculated from 1.1K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 72.5% (from 19.2K tests).
Is Rotherham an easy or hard test centre?
Rotherham is ranked #39 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 72.6% 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 Rotherham compare to the UK average?
Rotherham's pass rate is 0.4 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. With a gap of under one point to the national average, Rotherham (ranked 39 of 72 in its category) neither helps nor hurts; treat any difference you have heard about as noise.
How many driving tests does Rotherham record?
Rotherham has recorded 19.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 13.9K passed and 5.3K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Rotherham?
The closest DVSA test centres to Rotherham are Wakefield (68.8%), Nottingham (Colwick) (79.3%), Burton on Trent (77%) and Scunthorpe (74.7%). Of these, Nottingham (Colwick), Burton on Trent, Scunthorpe have higher current pass rates than Rotherham's 72.6%. Wakefield sits 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 Rotherham?
Rotherham currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Rotherham and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Rotherham 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 Rotherham?
The estimated wait at Rotherham is about 10 to 14 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 19.2K 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.