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Speke (Liverpool)

The Speke (Liverpool) driving test centre is located in Speke, England (L24 1WB). 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
36.6%
Total tests
9.9K
National rank
#304
of 307
1st-time pass
33%

How Speke (Liverpool) compares

Speke (Liverpool)
36.6%
UK national average
48%
Difference
-11.4 pp

Speke (Liverpool) has a markedly lower pass rate than the UK average. This is typical of busy urban centres with complex routes — be prepared for multi-lane roundabouts, traffic and tight manoeuvring.

Yearly trend

2018-19: 40%
2019-20: 31.9%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 34.4%
2022-23: 24.8%
2023-24: 32.1%
2024-25: 38.6%
2018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
36.3%
Female pass rate
36.9%
Zero faults
1.9%
of all tests
Test years on record
7

What learners should know about Speke (Liverpool)

  • Speke (Liverpool) has a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you can, take at least 2–3 lessons on the actual Speke routes before the test — the difficulty is usually in the route, not the examiners.
  • The first-time pass rate of 33% 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

Liverpool LGV (System)
887 tests · Rank #102
54.9%
Widnes
10.8K tests · Rank #288
41.8%
Simonswood LGV
6.8K tests · Rank #148
42.2%
Chester
14.2K tests · Rank #238
46.7%
Chester
6.8K tests · Rank #58
68.1%
Chester
13.9K tests · Rank #151
67.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Speke (Liverpool)?

The current overall pass rate at Speke (Liverpool) driving test centre is 36.6%, based on 9.9K tests. The first-time pass rate is 33%.

Is Speke (Liverpool) an easy or hard test centre?

Speke (Liverpool) is ranked #304 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 36.6% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Speke (Liverpool) compare to the UK average?

Speke (Liverpool)'s pass rate is 11.4 percentage points below the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Speke (Liverpool)?

Speke (Liverpool) has recorded 9.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.6K passed and 6.3K failed.

Where can I see Speke (Liverpool) 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.