Watnall
The Watnall driving test centre is located in Watnall, England (NG16 1JX). 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.
How Watnall compares
Watnall performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Watnall
- Pass rates at Watnall 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Watnall?
The current overall pass rate at Watnall driving test centre is 56.1%, based on 22.1K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Watnall an easy or hard test centre?
Watnall is ranked #92 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 56.1% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Watnall compare to the UK average?
Watnall's pass rate is 8.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Watnall?
Watnall has recorded 22.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 12.4K passed and 9.7K failed.
Where can I see Watnall on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Watnall 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.