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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre · England

Taunton

The Taunton driving test centre is located in Taunton, England (TA1 1JD). 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
72.8%
Total tests
10.1K
National rank
#28
of 80
1st-time pass
0%

How Taunton compares

Taunton
72.8%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+24.8 pp

Taunton 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: 72.5%
2018-19: 73.3%
2019-20: 72.4%
2020-21: 80.5%
2021-22: 76.1%
2022-23: 68.9%
2023-24: 71.7%
2024-25: 74%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
76.2%
Female pass rate
52%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Taunton

  • Pass rates at Taunton 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

Taunton
12.3K tests · Rank #70
56.5%
Taunton
9.9K tests · Rank #44
77.8%
Taunton LGV
3.4K tests · Rank #94
55.9%
Berry's Coaches (Taunton)
2.7K tests · Rank #8
78.3%
Taunton Training
3.1K tests · Rank #10
77%
Weston-super-Mare
8.8K tests · Rank #79
55.9%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Taunton?

The current overall pass rate at Taunton driving test centre is 72.8%, based on 10.1K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Taunton an easy or hard test centre?

Taunton is ranked #28 out of 80 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 72.8% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Taunton compare to the UK average?

Taunton's pass rate is 24.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Taunton?

Taunton has recorded 10.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.4K passed and 2.8K failed.

Where can I see Taunton on a map?

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