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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Wakefield Driving Test Centre

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Wakefield posts a 66.3% pass rate, with Horsforth the nearest alternative about 12 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
66.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.4K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#114
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Wakefield sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 16%, rank #114 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Horsforth, about 12.3 miles away.

HorsforthBest nearby
12.3 mi away
81.4%
+15.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

66.3%passed
failed33.7%

All-time 9.1K passed, 4.0K failed, 13.1K total

How Wakefield compares

Wakefield
66.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-5.9 pp

At 5.9 points below the UK figure (ranked 114 of 135 in its category), Wakefield is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Wakefield ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 16%
Wakefield sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#114
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Wakefield points down: 73.6% in 2017-18 against 66.7% now, a 6.9-point slide, though 2018-19 showed what the routes allow at 77.6%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.7 pp
Male69.6%
0%100%
Female67.9%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~34
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 Wakefield would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Mothers Way
Silkwood Park
Ossett
WF5 9TR
England

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

Tests offered at Wakefield

  • 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 WF5 9TR, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Wakefield is the DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 13.1K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

Rank: #114 of 135. Pass rate: 66.3%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Wakefield is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 Wakefield

  • Wakefield is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Wakefield will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Wakefield. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

HorsforthBest nearby
12.3 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #20
81.4%
+15.1 pp
Bradford (Thornbury)
13.0 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #74
73.3%
+7.0 pp
Rotherham
18.3 mi, 14.9K tests, Rank #46
77.7%
+11.4 pp
Knaresborough
22.6 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #49
77.4%
+11.1 pp
Halifax
15.1 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #92
70.7%
+4.4 pp
Chesterfield
31.0 mi, 2.5K tests, Rank #112
66.8%
+0.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Wakefield?
The current pass rate at Wakefield driving test centre is 66.3%, calculated from 2.4K 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 69.5% (from 13.1K tests).
Is Wakefield an easy or hard test centre?
Wakefield is ranked #114 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 66.3% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Wakefield compare to the UK average?
Wakefield's pass rate is 5.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. At 5.9 points below the UK figure (ranked 114 of 135 in its category), Wakefield is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Wakefield record?
Wakefield has recorded 13.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.1K passed and 4.0K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Wakefield?
The closest DVSA test centres to Wakefield are Horsforth (81.4%), Bradford (Thornbury) (73.3%), Rotherham (77.7%) and Knaresborough (77.4%). Of these, Horsforth, Bradford (Thornbury), Rotherham, Knaresborough have higher current pass rates than Wakefield's 66.3%. 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 Wakefield?
Wakefield currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Wakefield and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
The estimated wait at Wakefield is about 10 to 14 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 13.1K 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.