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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

St Helens (Liverpool) Driving Test Centre

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St Helens (Liverpool) in St Helens records a 66.2% pass rate against a UK average of 73%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
66.2%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.4K
2024-25
National rank
#60
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

St Helens (Liverpool) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 18%, rank #60 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Blackburn with Darwen, about 19.6 miles away.

Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
19.6 mi away
78.3%
+12.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

66.2%passed
failed33.8%

All-time 10.9K passed, 5.1K failed, 16.0K total

How St Helens (Liverpool) compares

St Helens (Liverpool)
66.2%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-6.8 pp

St Helens (Liverpool) sits 6.8 points under the national average, ranked 60 of 72 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where St Helens (Liverpool) ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 18%
St Helens (Liverpool) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#60
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

St Helens (Liverpool) has given up 5 points since 2017-18 (71.2% then, 66.2% now); the low water mark was 64.3% in 2022-23.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 19.0 pp
Male69.7%
0%100%
Female50.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~42
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at St Helens (Liverpool) would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

1 Navigation Road
off Pocket Nook Street
St Helens
Liverpool
WA9 1NS
England

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

Tests offered at St Helens (Liverpool)

  • 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 WA9 1NS, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

St Helens (Liverpool) sits in St Helens, Liverpool City Region. 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 St Helens tend to know already. St Helens (Liverpool) sees moderate volume: 16.0K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

66.2% at St Helens (Liverpool), against a UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%. That puts the centre 6.8 points below the national figure and ranks it #60 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA's network. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for St Helens (Liverpool) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 St Helens (Liverpool)

  • St Helens (Liverpool) is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the St Helens (Liverpool) 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

Atherton (Manchester)
10.2 mi, 9.5K tests, Rank #59
67%
+0.8 pp
Chester
19.7 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #45
71.4%
+5.2 pp
Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
19.6 mi, 16.6K tests, Rank #13
78.3%
+12.1 pp
Kirkham LGV
23.3 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #69
58.5%
-7.7 pp
Bredbury (Manchester)
24.7 mi, 12.8K tests, Rank #49
70.4%
+4.2 pp
Macclesfield (RUFC)
28.1 mi, 5.4K tests, Rank #53
69.8%
+3.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at St Helens (Liverpool)?
The current pass rate at St Helens (Liverpool) driving test centre is 66.2%, calculated from 1.4K 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 68.1% (from 16.0K tests).
Is St Helens (Liverpool) an easy or hard test centre?
St Helens (Liverpool) is ranked #60 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 66.2% 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 St Helens (Liverpool) compare to the UK average?
St Helens (Liverpool)'s pass rate is 6.8 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. St Helens (Liverpool) sits 6.8 points under the national average, ranked 60 of 72 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.
How many driving tests does St Helens (Liverpool) record?
St Helens (Liverpool) has recorded 16.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 10.9K passed and 5.1K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near St Helens (Liverpool)?
The closest DVSA test centres to St Helens (Liverpool) are Atherton (Manchester) (67%), Chester (71.4%), Blackburn with Darwen (78.3%) and Kirkham LGV (58.5%). Of these, Atherton (Manchester), Chester, Blackburn with Darwen have higher current pass rates than St Helens (Liverpool)'s 66.2%. Kirkham LGV 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 St Helens (Liverpool)?
St Helens (Liverpool) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at St Helens (Liverpool) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose St Helens (Liverpool) 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 St Helens (Liverpool)?
The estimated wait at St Helens (Liverpool) is about 12 to 16 weeks (high 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 16.0K 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.