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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Wolverhampton Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1WolverhamptonHigh pass rate

Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton currently passes 62.1% of tests, 10.9 points below the UK average of 73%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
62.1%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2024-25
National rank
#67
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Wolverhampton sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 8%, rank #67 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Gloucester, about 50.0 miles away.

GloucesterBest nearby
50.0 mi away
81.1%
+19.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

62.1%passed
failed37.9%

All-time 12.1K passed, 5.9K failed, 18.0K total

How Wolverhampton compares

Wolverhampton
62.1%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-10.9 pp

A 10.9-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Wolverhampton ranked 67 of 72 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.

Where Wolverhampton ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 8%
Wolverhampton sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#67
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Wolverhampton points down: 73.5% in 2017-18 against 62.1% now, a 11.4-point slide, though 2017-18 showed what the routes allow at 73.5%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.4 pp
Male69.4%
0%100%
Female48.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
13 to 17 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~47
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Wolverhampton would typically wait around 13 to 17 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Spring Road
Spring Road Industrial Estate Ettingshall
Wolverhampton
WV4 6JX
England

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

Tests offered at Wolverhampton

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • 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 WV4 6JX, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Wolverhampton sits in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. It's a DVSA-run motorcycle module 1 test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Wolverhampton tend to know already. Wolverhampton sees moderate volume: 18.0K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

62.1% at Wolverhampton, against a UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%. That puts the centre 10.9 points below the national figure and ranks it #67 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA's network. For Wolverhampton the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 Wolverhampton

  • Wolverhampton 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Wolverhampton area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Birmingham (Garretts Green)
11.9 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #27
76.2%
+14.1 pp
Burton on Trent
25.7 mi, 22.7K tests, Rank #19
77%
+14.9 pp
Shrewsbury
27.6 mi, 11.7K tests, Rank #42
72.2%
+10.1 pp
Macclesfield (RUFC)
46.7 mi, 5.4K tests, Rank #53
69.8%
+7.7 pp
GloucesterBest nearby
50.0 mi, 12.2K tests, Rank #7
81.1%
+19.0 pp
Bredbury (Manchester)
58.3 mi, 12.8K tests, Rank #49
70.4%
+8.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Wolverhampton?
The current pass rate at Wolverhampton driving test centre is 62.1%, calculated from 1.1K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 67.4% (from 18.0K tests).
Is Wolverhampton an easy or hard test centre?
Wolverhampton is ranked #67 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 62.1% 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 Wolverhampton compare to the UK average?
Wolverhampton's pass rate is 10.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. A 10.9-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Wolverhampton ranked 67 of 72 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.
How many driving tests does Wolverhampton record?
Wolverhampton has recorded 18.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 12.1K passed and 5.9K 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 Wolverhampton?
The closest DVSA test centres to Wolverhampton are Birmingham (Garretts Green) (76.2%), Burton on Trent (77%), Shrewsbury (72.2%) and Macclesfield (RUFC) (69.8%). Of these, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Burton on Trent, Shrewsbury, Macclesfield (RUFC) have higher current pass rates than Wolverhampton's 62.1%. 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 Wolverhampton?
Wolverhampton currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 13 to 17 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Wolverhampton and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton?
The estimated wait at Wolverhampton is about 13 to 17 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 18.0K 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.