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Tolworth (London) Driving Test Centre

Car, Cat BTolworthKT6 7QAModerate

Tolworth (London) in Tolworth records a 53.3% pass rate against a UK average of 48.7%, with a median wait of 6.1 weeks. 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)
53.3%
vs 48.7% UK avg
Tests in period
9.2K
2024-25
National rank
#122
of 323 centres
1st-time pass
53.1%
above UK avg

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Tolworth (London) sits in the top half of car pass rates nationally (Top 38%, rank #122 of 323). No nearby car centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Isleworth (Fleming Way)Nearest alternative
6.5 mi away
51.8%
-1.5 pp
All centres in Tolworth→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

53.3%passed
failed46.7%

All-time 48.9K passed, 47.5K failed, 96.3K total

How Tolworth (London) compares

Tolworth (London)
53.3%
UK national average
48.7%
Difference
+4.6 pp

At 4.6 points above the UK figure and ranked 122 of 323 in its category, Tolworth (London) offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Tolworth (London) ranks among 323 centres

Top 38%
Tolworth (London) ranks higher than 62% of UK car test centres
Rank
#122
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Tolworth (London) has added 3.8 points since 2017-18, from 49.5% to 53.3%, with its strongest year at 57.1% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 6.3 pp
Male53.8%
0%UK avg 52.0%100%
Female47.5%
0%UK avg 48.0%100%
Zero faults0.8%
612 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Waiting time at Tolworth (London)

Median wait, booking to test
6.1 weeks
What the typical learner who tested here had waited
Weeks to 10% availability
24 weeks
The older headline measure
Window appointments free
4.4%
Share of the 24-week window still open

The headline figure for reaching 10% availability is 24 weeks, but the typical (median) learner who took their test at Tolworth (London) in May 2026 had waited 6.1 weeks from booking to test day.

Official DVSA data, May 2026. The median is the time between booking and taking the test; for live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Douglas House
1B Douglas Road
Tolworth
KT6 7RZ
England

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

Tests offered at Tolworth (London)

  • car
  • 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 KT6 7RZ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Tolworth (London) is one of the DVSA's car test sites in England, located in Tolworth, Greater London at KT6 7QA. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. The DVSA has logged 96.3K tests at this centre over 2017-18-2024-25. At that scale, the year-on-year shifts you see in the chart correspond to genuine changes in how the centre is performing, not statistical wobble.

Tolworth (London) runs close to the national curve: 53.3% pass rate, 4.6 points above the UK average of 48.7%. The rank is #122 of 323 car centres. Across 5.2K first-attempt tests, Tolworth (London) passes 53.1% of candidates, against 49% nationally. The centre is a relatively forgiving venue for a first booking, by the DVSA's own data.

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
Car

What learners should know about Tolworth (London)

  • Tolworth (London) 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.
  • 96.3K tests through this centre over the published window. At that throughput, competition for short-notice slots is constant, so make a habit of checking the official booking page often.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Tolworth will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Tolworth (London), cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Morden (London)
4.1 mi, 159.0K tests, Rank #201
48.8%
-4.5 pp
Isleworth (Fleming Way)Best nearby
6.5 mi, 91.5K tests, Rank #138
51.8%
-1.5 pp
Mitcham (London)
5.4 mi, 130.5K tests, Rank #200
48.9%
-4.4 pp
Southall (London)
10.0 mi, 71.1K tests, Rank #250
46.2%
-7.1 pp
Greenford (Horsenden Lane)
12.0 mi, 53.0K tests, Rank #303
40.5%
-12.8 pp
Yeading (London)
11.4 mi, 24.7K tests, Rank #238
46.9%
-6.4 pp
See all centres in Tolworth→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

On the day at Tolworth (London)

Give yourself ten minutes in hand when you head to Tolworth (London), and look up where to park beforehand, facilities differ from one DVSA site to the next. The DVSA centre finder (postcode KT6 7QA) shows the exact location. This is a very high-demand centre, modelled at roughly 21 to 25 weeks to a slot, so book as far ahead as you can and keep an eye on cancellations. You must have your provisional photocard licence on you, plus a car with L plates and a working interior mirror for the examiner. If Morden (London) is fully booked, Tolworth (London) is the next closest centre, roughly 4 miles away.

Plan for a drive of roughly 40 minutes, identical in structure to every other DVSA centre. First comes the 20-metre eyesight check and a tell-me vehicle-safety question, then the examiner joins you for the road section, with one show-me question while you drive. About 20 minutes is independent driving by sat nav or by following signs to a named target, you tackle one of four set manoeuvres, and around one in seven candidates get an emergency stop. The drive works through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within about a twenty-minute radius, and at a centre this busy that usually means heavier traffic to read. Across DVSA marking nationally, the fault recorded most often on car tests is junctions - observation, worth drilling on the local routes before your date.

You find out there and then, back at Tolworth (London). The examiner runs through the faults on the DL25 feedback form and, on a pass, keeps your provisional licence so a full licence follows in the post. Clearing the test means staying under 16 driving faults, that is 15 or fewer, with no serious or dangerous fault; 53.3% of candidates here manage it on the current marking.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Tolworth (London)?
The current pass rate at Tolworth (London) driving test centre is 53.3%, calculated from 9.2K tests in 2024-25. The first-time pass rate, candidates passing on their initial attempt, is 53.1%. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 50.7% (from 96.3K tests).
Is Tolworth (London) an easy or hard test centre?
Tolworth (London) is ranked #122 of 323 UK car test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of car pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 53.3% compares to a UK average of 48.7%. 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 Tolworth (London) compare to the UK average?
Tolworth (London)'s pass rate is 4.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 48.7%. At 4.6 points above the UK figure and ranked 122 of 323 in its category, Tolworth (London) offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Tolworth (London) record?
Tolworth (London) has recorded 96.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 48.9K passed and 47.5K 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 Tolworth (London)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Tolworth (London) are Morden (London) (48.8%), Isleworth (Fleming Way) (51.8%), Mitcham (London) (48.9%) and Southall (London) (46.2%). Tolworth (London)'s 53.3% is the highest current pass rate among them. Morden (London), Isleworth (Fleming Way), Mitcham (London), Southall (London) 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 Tolworth (London)?
Tolworth (London) currently sees very high demand with an estimated wait of about 21 to 25 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 Tolworth (London) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Tolworth (London) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. To pass, you must finish with no more than 15 driving (minor) faults and zero serious or dangerous faults. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Tolworth (London)?
In the latest DVSA figures (May 2026), the median learner who took their test at Tolworth (London) had waited about 6.1 weeks between booking and test day. DVSA's older measure, the number of weeks until at least 10% of slots are free, was 24 weeks. About 4.4% of appointments in the 24-week booking window were still available. 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.