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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Wales

Swansea Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2SwanseaSA1 3BPHigh pass rate

At Swansea, 71.1% of candidates pass, one of the 135 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)
71.1%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.9K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#88
of 135 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 bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 36%, rank #88 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Barnstaple, about 37.5 miles away.

BarnstapleBest nearby
37.5 mi away
83.3%
+12.2 pp
All centres in Swansea→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

71.1%passed
failed28.9%

All-time 7.8K passed, 3.6K failed, 11.4K total

How Swansea compares

Swansea
71.1%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-1.1 pp

Swansea is 1.1 points behind the national figure and ranked 88 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Swansea ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 36%
Swansea sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#88
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Swansea ends the series about where it started, yet the spread between 2021-22 (80.7%) and 2023-24 (67.1%) runs to 13.6 points; read a single year here with caution.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.7 pp
Male69.4%
0%100%
Female63.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
7 to 11 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~30
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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current 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

Swansea is in Swansea (SA1 3BP) and runs DVSA motorcycle module 2 tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. 11.4K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Swansea in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

Out of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres, Swansea ranks 88, which lands it in the lower half nationally. The 71.1% pass rate is 1.1 points below the UK figure of 72.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Swansea 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
Wales
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Swansea

  • Pass rate at Swansea 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.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Swansea will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Swansea. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Bridgend
17.8 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #37
78.8%
+7.7 pp
BarnstapleBest nearby
37.5 mi, 892 tests, Rank #12
83.3%
+12.2 pp
Merthyr Tydfil
25.8 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #69
74.1%
+3.0 pp
Aberystwyth
55.2 mi, 225 tests, Rank #50
77.3%
+6.2 pp
Llandrindod Wells
49.2 mi, 516 tests, Rank #71
74%
+2.9 pp
Newport (Gwent)
41.9 mi, 11.5K tests, Rank #134
55.2%
-15.9 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 71.1%, calculated from 2.9K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 68.7% (from 11.4K tests).
Is Swansea an easy or hard test centre?
Swansea is ranked #88 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 71.1% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Swansea compare to the UK average?
Swansea's pass rate is 1.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Swansea is 1.1 points behind the national figure and ranked 88 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Swansea record?
Swansea has recorded 11.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.8K passed and 3.6K 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 Swansea?
The closest DVSA test centres to Swansea are Bridgend (78.8%), Barnstaple (83.3%), Merthyr Tydfil (74.1%) and Aberystwyth (77.3%). Of these, Bridgend, Barnstaple, Merthyr Tydfil, Aberystwyth have higher current pass rates than Swansea's 71.1%. 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. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. 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 11.4K 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.