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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Swindon Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1SwindonSN1 1JZHigh pass rate

At Swindon, 76.3% of candidates pass, one of the 72 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)
76.3%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#25
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Swindon sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 35%, rank #25 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Bristol (Kingswood), about 35.7 miles away.

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
35.7 mi away
82.4%
+6.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.3%passed
failed23.7%

All-time 8.5K passed, 3.0K failed, 11.6K total

How Swindon compares

Swindon
76.3%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+3.3 pp

The 3.3-point advantage at Swindon (ranked 25 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Swindon ranks among 72 centres

Top 35%
Swindon ranks higher than 65% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#25
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Year-to-year volatility is the story at Swindon: 9 points separate 2020-21 (81.2%) from 2019-20 (72.2%), even though the endpoints nearly match.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 24.7 pp
Male77.4%
0%100%
Female52.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
9 to 13 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~30
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Swindon would typically wait around 9 to 13 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 Fenn Close
Peatmoor
Swindon
SN5 5BL
England

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

Tests offered at Swindon

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 SN5 5BL, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Swindon: a DVSA motorcycle module 1 test centre in Swindon. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Sample size: 11.6K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

The upper half of the UK by pass rate: Swindon ranks #25 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres at 76.3%, 3.3 points above the national figure of 73%. For Swindon the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 Swindon

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Swindon. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Swindon 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

Greenham
24.4 mi, 7.4K tests, Rank #17
77.7%
+1.4 pp
Gloucester
28.8 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #7
81.1%
+4.8 pp
Oxford (Kassam Stadium)
26.2 mi, 15.8K tests, Rank #33
74.8%
-1.5 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
35.7 mi, 24.3K tests, Rank #3
82.4%
+6.1 pp
Poole
58.9 mi, 13.8K tests, Rank #5
81.4%
+5.1 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
63.6 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #27
76.2%
-0.1 pp
See all centres in Swindon→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Swindon?
The current pass rate at Swindon driving test centre is 76.3%, calculated from 2.1K 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 73.9% (from 11.6K tests).
Is Swindon an easy or hard test centre?
Swindon is ranked #25 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 76.3% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Swindon compare to the UK average?
Swindon's pass rate is 3.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. The 3.3-point advantage at Swindon (ranked 25 of 72 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Swindon record?
Swindon has recorded 11.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 8.5K passed and 3.0K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Swindon?
The closest DVSA test centres to Swindon are Greenham (77.7%), Gloucester (81.1%), Oxford (Kassam Stadium) (74.8%) and Bristol (Kingswood) (82.4%). Of these, Greenham, Gloucester, Bristol (Kingswood) have higher current pass rates than Swindon's 76.3%. Oxford (Kassam Stadium) 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 Swindon?
Swindon currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 9 to 13 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 Swindon and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Swindon 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 Swindon?
The estimated wait at Swindon is about 9 to 13 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 11.6K 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.