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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Wales

Swansea Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1SwanseaSA1 3BPHigh pass rate

Swansea posts a 75.3% pass rate, with Aberporth the nearest alternative about 44 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
75.3%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.5K
2024-25
National rank
#31
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Swansea sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 43%, rank #31 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Bristol (Kingswood), about 59.1 miles away.

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
59.1 mi away
82.4%
+7.1 pp
All centres in Swansea→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

75.3%passed
failed24.7%

All-time 13.0K passed, 5.5K failed, 18.5K total

How Swansea compares

Swansea
75.3%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+2.3 pp

Swansea is 2.3 points ahead of the national figure and ranked 31 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Swansea ranks among 72 centres

Top 43%
Swansea ranks higher than 57% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#31
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Swansea has risen from 71.5% to 75.3%, a 3.8-point gain, peaking at 80.2% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 22.6 pp
Male72.7%
0%100%
Female50.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
7 to 11 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~48
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Swansea would typically wait around 7 to 11 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Burrows Rd
off Langdon Rd
Kings Dock
St Thomas
Swansea
SA1 8QY
Wales

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

Tests offered at Swansea

  • 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 SA1 8QY, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 1 centres across Wales, Swansea is the one covering Swansea and the surrounding SA1 3BP area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Swansea sees moderate volume: 18.5K 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.

If you've been told Swansea is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 75.3% is 2.3 points above the UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%, which is rank #31 out of 72. First-attempt data for Swansea 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
Wales
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Swansea

  • Swansea doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Swansea area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Swansea, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Aberporth
43.8 mi, 193 tests, Rank #22
76.7%
+1.4 pp
Newport (Gwent)
40.8 mi, 15.1K tests, Rank #35
74.7%
-0.6 pp
Exeter
64.4 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #15
77.8%
+2.5 pp
Taunton
55.4 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #46
71.3%
-4.0 pp
Plymouth
86.7 mi, 10.5K tests, Rank #23
76.5%
+1.2 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
59.1 mi, 24.3K tests, Rank #3
82.4%
+7.1 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Swansea?
The current pass rate at Swansea driving test centre is 75.3%, calculated from 1.5K 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 70.4% (from 18.5K tests).
Is Swansea an easy or hard test centre?
Swansea is ranked #31 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 75.3% compares to a UK average of 73%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Swansea compare to the UK average?
Swansea's pass rate is 2.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. Swansea is 2.3 points ahead of the national figure and ranked 31 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Swansea record?
Swansea has recorded 18.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 13.0K passed and 5.5K 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 Swansea?
The closest DVSA test centres to Swansea are Aberporth (76.7%), Newport (Gwent) (74.7%), Exeter (77.8%) and Taunton (71.3%). Of these, Aberporth, Exeter have higher current pass rates than Swansea's 75.3%. Newport (Gwent), Taunton sit 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 Swansea?
Swansea currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 7 to 11 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 Swansea and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Swansea 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 Swansea?
The estimated wait at Swansea is about 7 to 11 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 18.5K 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.