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Wallace (Slough) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CEast MaryleboneW1U 3BNHigh pass rate

Wallace (Slough) posts a 67.8% pass rate, with Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) the nearest alternative about 2 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)
67.8%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
506
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#44
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Wallace (Slough) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 35%, rank #44 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Welwyn LGV (East Yorks), about 21.8 miles away.

Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)Best nearby
21.8 mi away
76.7%
+8.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

67.8%passed
failed32.2%

All-time 1.9K passed, 941 failed, 2.8K total

How Wallace (Slough) compares

Wallace (Slough)
67.8%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+7.6 pp

Wallace (Slough) runs 7.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 44 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Wallace (Slough) ranks among 124 centres

Top 35%
Wallace (Slough) ranks higher than 65% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#44
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Wallace (Slough) ends the series about where it started, yet the spread between 2020-21 (72.9%) and 2024-25 (63.8%) runs to 9.1 points; read a single year here with caution.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 8.6 pp
Male66.1%
0%100%
Female74.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
16 to 20 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking requires patience: on this estimate, learners booking at Wallace (Slough) would typically wait around 16 to 20 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Wallace (Slough)
East Marylebone
Greater London
W1U 3BN
England

Tests offered at Wallace (Slough)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode W1U 3BN.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode W1U 3BN, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, Wallace (Slough) is the one covering East Marylebone, Greater London and the surrounding W1U 3BN area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. 2.8K tests across 2017-18-2024-25, a workable sample but on the lighter side. Single-period swings can look dramatic without actually meaning much, the multi-year aggregate is the more honest number.

If you've been told Wallace (Slough) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 67.8% is 7.6 points clear of the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #44 out of 124. First-attempt data for Wallace (Slough) 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
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Wallace (Slough)

  • Wallace (Slough) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Wallace (Slough) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Wallace (Slough), 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

Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)
1.9 mi, 2.4K tests, Rank #41
68.5%
+0.7 pp
Chevron (Flint)
5.5 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #22
73.8%
+6.0 pp
Enfield (Brancroft Way)
9.8 mi, 16.1K tests, Rank #88
56.3%
-11.5 pp
Driver Training Centre (Hastings)
7.4 mi, 69 tests, Rank #50
66.7%
-1.1 pp
Yeading (London)
10.2 mi, 24.1K tests, Rank #111
49.9%
-17.9 pp
Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)Best nearby
21.8 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #13
76.7%
+8.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Wallace (Slough)?
The current pass rate at Wallace (Slough) driving test centre is 67.8%, calculated from 506 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 66.5% (from 2.8K tests).
Is Wallace (Slough) an easy or hard test centre?
Wallace (Slough) is ranked #44 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 67.8% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. 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 Wallace (Slough) compare to the UK average?
Wallace (Slough)'s pass rate is 7.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Wallace (Slough) runs 7.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 44 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Wallace (Slough) record?
Wallace (Slough) has recorded 2.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.9K passed and 941 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 Wallace (Slough)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Wallace (Slough) are Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) (68.5%), Chevron (Flint) (73.8%), Enfield (Brancroft Way) (56.3%) and Driver Training Centre (Hastings) (66.7%). Of these, Hamiltons (Kings Lynn), Chevron (Flint) have higher current pass rates than Wallace (Slough)'s 67.8%. Enfield (Brancroft Way), Driver Training Centre (Hastings) 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 Wallace (Slough)?
Wallace (Slough) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 16 to 20 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 Wallace (Slough) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Wallace (Slough) 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 Wallace (Slough)?
The estimated wait at Wallace (Slough) is about 16 to 20 weeks (high 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 2.8K 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.