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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Swindon Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2SwindonSN1 1JZHigh pass rate

Swindon in Swindon records a 80.5% pass rate against a UK average of 72.2%. 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)
80.5%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.0K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#22
of 135 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 quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 16%, rank #22 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

SalisburyNearest alternative
34.0 mi away
79.6%
-0.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

80.5%passed
failed19.5%

All-time 8.6K passed, 1.9K failed, 10.5K total

How Swindon compares

Swindon
80.5%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+8.3 pp

At 8.3 points above the UK figure and ranked 22 of 135 in its category, Swindon offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Swindon ranks among 135 centres

Top 16%
Swindon ranks higher than 84% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#22
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Swindon points down: 85.8% in 2017-18 against 80.4% now, a 5.4-point slide, though 2017-18 showed what the routes allow at 85.8%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.1 pp
Male82.1%
0%100%
Female81.0%
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
~27
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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use 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

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 2 test if you book Swindon? You start in Swindon (SN1 1JZ), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 10.5K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

How does Swindon compare nationally? 80.5% pass rate, #22 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 8.3 points clear of the UK average of 72.2%. The top quarter of the country, in other words. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Swindon 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 2

What learners should know about Swindon

  • Above-average pass rate at Swindon doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Swindon will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

SalisburyBest nearby
34.0 mi, 3.7K tests, Rank #27
79.6%
-0.9 pp
Greenham
24.4 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #39
78.7%
-1.8 pp
Gloucester
28.8 mi, 9.4K tests, Rank #93
70.7%
-9.8 pp
Oxford (Kassam Stadium)
26.2 mi, 12.5K tests, Rank #118
64.8%
-15.7 pp
Banbury
39.4 mi, 8.9K tests, Rank #79
72.3%
-8.2 pp
Warwick (Wedgenock House)
51.3 mi, 1.9K tests, Rank #48
77.5%
-3.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Swindon?
The current pass rate at Swindon driving test centre is 80.5%, calculated from 2.0K 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 82% (from 10.5K tests).
Is Swindon an easy or hard test centre?
Swindon is ranked #22 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 80.5% 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 Swindon compare to the UK average?
Swindon's pass rate is 8.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 8.3 points above the UK figure and ranked 22 of 135 in its category, Swindon offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Swindon record?
Swindon has recorded 10.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 8.6K passed and 1.9K 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 Swindon?
The closest DVSA test centres to Swindon are Salisbury (79.6%), Greenham (78.7%), Gloucester (70.7%) and Oxford (Kassam Stadium) (64.8%). Swindon's 80.5% is the highest current pass rate among them. Salisbury, Greenham, Gloucester, Oxford (Kassam Stadium) 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 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. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. 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 10.5K 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.