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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre · England

Wakefield

The Wakefield driving test centre is located in Wakefield, England. 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
66.8%
Total tests
20.5K
National rank
#62
of 80
1st-time pass
0%

How Wakefield compares

Wakefield
66.8%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+18.8 pp

Wakefield 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: 68.5%
2018-19: 66.7%
2019-20: 63.7%
2020-21: 73.9%
2021-22: 67.8%
2022-23: 67.9%
2023-24: 69.2%
2024-25: 69.4%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
69%
Female pass rate
47.1%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Wakefield

  • Pass rates at Wakefield 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

Wakefield
13.4K tests · Rank #244
46.6%
Wakefield
13.1K tests · Rank #133
69.5%
Leeds
16.8K tests · Rank #276
43.7%
Barnsley
15.4K tests · Rank #187
49.3%
Featherstone
18.2K tests · Rank #307
35.7%
Featherstone
33.6K tests · Rank #140
45.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Wakefield?

The current overall pass rate at Wakefield driving test centre is 66.8%, based on 20.5K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Wakefield an easy or hard test centre?

Wakefield is ranked #62 out of 80 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 66.8% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Wakefield compare to the UK average?

Wakefield's pass rate is 18.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Wakefield?

Wakefield has recorded 20.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 13.7K passed and 6.8K failed.

Where can I see Wakefield on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Wakefield alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

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