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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Walton LGV Driving Test Centre

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Walton LGV in Walton, England has a current pass rate of 66%, 7 points below the UK average of 73%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
66%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.6K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#63
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Walton LGV sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 14%, rank #63 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Carlisle, about 9.7 miles away.

CarlisleBest nearby
9.7 mi away
75.2%
+9.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

66%passed
failed34%

All-time 6.1K passed, 2.9K failed, 9.0K total

How Walton LGV compares

Walton LGV
66%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-7 pp

Walton LGV gives up 7 points to the national average and is ranked 63 of 72 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.

Where Walton LGV ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 14%
Walton LGV sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#63
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Walton LGV has climbed 5.1 points across the series, 60.9% in 2017-18 to 66% now; the weakest year on record was 60.6% in 2018-19.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 19.1 pp
Male70.2%
0%100%
Female51.1%
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
~24
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 Walton LGV 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Wighill Lane
Walton
Wetherby
LS23 7DU
England

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

Tests offered at Walton LGV

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • lorry and bus

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 LS23 7DU, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Walton LGV report to a DVSA centre in Walton, Cumberland. The motorcycle module 1 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 9.0K 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.

By raw pass rate Walton LGV sits at 66%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 1 average over the same window running at 73%. The gap (7 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #63 of 72, inside the bottom quarter of the country's motorcycle module 1 test centres. First-attempt data for Walton LGV 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 1

What learners should know about Walton LGV

  • A lower pass rate at Walton LGV usually means specific local junctions or road types that catch out candidates trained elsewhere. Book local-area familiarisation lessons with an instructor who works this centre, not one who covers a different patch.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Walton LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

CarlisleBest nearby
9.7 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #32
75.2%
+9.2 pp
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
69.3 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #65
63%
-3.0 pp
Gateshead
45.3 mi, 21.6K tests, Rank #47
70.9%
+4.9 pp
Livingston
69.2 mi, 2.1K tests, Rank #68
61.2%
-4.8 pp
Kirkham LGV
83.0 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #69
58.5%
-7.5 pp
Kirkcaldy
81.3 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #57
67.7%
+1.7 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Walton LGV?
The current pass rate at Walton LGV driving test centre is 66%, calculated from 2.6K 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 67.6% (from 9.0K tests).
Is Walton LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Walton LGV is ranked #63 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 66% 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 Walton LGV compare to the UK average?
Walton LGV's pass rate is 7 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Walton LGV gives up 7 points to the national average and is ranked 63 of 72 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.
How many driving tests does Walton LGV record?
Walton LGV has recorded 9.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.1K passed and 2.9K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Walton LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Walton LGV are Carlisle (75.2%), Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (63%), Gateshead (70.9%) and Livingston (61.2%). Of these, Carlisle, Gateshead have higher current pass rates than Walton LGV's 66%. Edinburgh (Musselburgh), Livingston 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 Walton LGV?
Walton LGV 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. 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 Walton LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Walton LGV 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 Walton LGV?
The estimated wait at Walton LGV 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 9.0K 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.