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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre · Wales

Swansea

The Swansea driving test centre is located in Swansea, Wales (SA1 3BP). 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
70.4%
Total tests
18.5K
National rank
#43
of 80
1st-time pass
0%

How Swansea compares

Swansea
70.4%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+22.4 pp

Swansea 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: 71.5%
2018-19: 69.5%
2019-20: 74%
2020-21: 80.2%
2021-22: 72.9%
2022-23: 72.9%
2023-24: 72.7%
2024-25: 75.3%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
72.7%
Female pass rate
50.1%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Swansea

  • Pass rates at Swansea 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

Swansea
17.2K tests · Rank #128
52.2%
Swansea
11.4K tests · Rank #144
68.7%
Neath LGV
487 tests · Rank #78
58.7%
Llanelli
7.0K tests · Rank #146
51.1%
Cross Hands (Llanelli)
2.3K tests · Rank #11
76.7%
Bridgend
12.2K tests · Rank #111
53.1%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Swansea?

The current overall pass rate at Swansea driving test centre is 70.4%, based on 18.5K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Swansea an easy or hard test centre?

Swansea is ranked #43 out of 80 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 70.4% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Swansea compare to the UK average?

Swansea's pass rate is 22.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Swansea?

Swansea has recorded 18.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 13.0K passed and 5.5K failed.

Where can I see Swansea on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Swansea alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

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