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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Taunton Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1TauntonTA1 1JDHigh pass rate

At Taunton, 71.3% 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)
71.3%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.8K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#46
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Taunton sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 38%, rank #46 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Bristol (Kingswood), about 37.4 miles away.

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
37.4 mi away
82.4%
+11.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

71.3%passed
failed28.7%

All-time 7.4K passed, 2.8K failed, 10.1K total

How Taunton compares

Taunton
71.3%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-1.7 pp

Taunton sits 1.7 points below the UK average, ranked 46 of 72 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Taunton ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 38%
Taunton sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#46
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (72.5% in 2017-18, 74% now) but the ride was not smooth: Taunton has swung 11.6 points between its best year (80.5%, 2020-21) and its worst (68.9%, 2022-23).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 24.2 pp
Male76.2%
0%100%
Female52.0%
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
~26
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 Taunton 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

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

Unit L2
Acres Hill Business Park
Off Venture Way
Taunton
TA2 8RX
England

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

Tests offered at Taunton

  • 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 TA2 8RX, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Taunton is in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 1JD) and runs DVSA motorcycle module 1 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. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 10.1K 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.

Out of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres, Taunton ranks 46, which lands it in the lower half nationally. The 71.3% pass rate is 1.7 points below the UK figure of 73%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Taunton 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 1

What learners should know about Taunton

  • Taunton 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.
  • Ask any instructor working Taunton about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Taunton. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Exeter
27.2 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #15
77.8%
+6.5 pp
Newport (Gwent)
39.9 mi, 15.1K tests, Rank #35
74.7%
+3.4 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
37.4 mi, 24.3K tests, Rank #3
82.4%
+11.1 pp
Swansea
55.4 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #31
75.3%
+4.0 pp
Poole
53.0 mi, 13.8K tests, Rank #5
81.4%
+10.1 pp
Gloucester
69.4 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #7
81.1%
+9.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Taunton?
The current pass rate at Taunton driving test centre is 71.3%, calculated from 2.8K 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 72.8% (from 10.1K tests).
Is Taunton an easy or hard test centre?
Taunton is ranked #46 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 71.3% compares to a UK average of 73%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Taunton compare to the UK average?
Taunton's pass rate is 1.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Taunton sits 1.7 points below the UK average, ranked 46 of 72 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Taunton record?
Taunton has recorded 10.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.4K passed and 2.8K 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 Taunton?
The closest DVSA test centres to Taunton are Exeter (77.8%), Newport (Gwent) (74.7%), Bristol (Kingswood) (82.4%) and Swansea (75.3%). Of these, Exeter, Newport (Gwent), Bristol (Kingswood), Swansea have higher current pass rates than Taunton's 71.3%. 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 Taunton?
Taunton 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 Taunton and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Taunton 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 Taunton?
The estimated wait at Taunton 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 10.1K 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.