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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Workington Driving Test Centre

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Workington in Workington records a 79.6% pass rate against a UK average of 72.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2022-23)
79.6%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2009-10 to 2022-23 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#26
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Workington sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 19%, rank #26 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Kendal (Oxenholme Road), about 39.8 miles away.

Kendal (Oxenholme Road)Best nearby
39.8 mi away
83.6%
+4.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

79.6%passed
failed20.4%

All-time 872 passed, 224 failed, 1.1K total

How Workington compares

Workington
79.6%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+7.4 pp

Workington runs 7.4 points ahead of the national average, ranked 26 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Workington ranks among 135 centres

Top 19%
Workington ranks higher than 81% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#26
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Workington has climbed 17.8 points across the series, 71.6% in 2014-15 to 89.4% now; the weakest year on record was 71.6% in 2014-15.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.5 pp
Male76.9%
0%100%
Female76.4%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
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 Workington would typically wait around 8 to 12 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

Workington
Cumberland
England

Tests offered at Workington

  • Motorcycle Module 2

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

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

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Workington report to a DVSA centre in Workington, Cumberland. The motorcycle module 2 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. Across 2014-15-2022-23 the centre handled 1.1K tests, a modest sample. The aggregated multi-year figure on this page is the most reliable read; quarterly swings deserve more skepticism here than at a high-volume centre.

By raw pass rate Workington sits at 79.6%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 2 average over the same window running at 72.2%. The gap (7.4 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #26 of 135, inside the top quarter of the country's motorcycle module 2 test centres. First-attempt data for Workington 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 Workington

  • Above-average pass rate at Workington doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Workington 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

Dumfries
29.5 mi, 374 tests, Rank #103
68.2%
-11.4 pp
Barrow In Furness
37.8 mi, 701 tests, Rank #35
79%
-0.6 pp
Carlisle
29.8 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #58
76.1%
-3.5 pp
Walton LGV
39.5 mi, 582 tests, Rank #85
71.8%
-7.8 pp
Kendal (Oxenholme Road)Best nearby
39.8 mi, 481 tests, Rank #10
83.6%
+4.0 pp
Heysham
48.8 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #38
78.7%
-0.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Workington?
The current pass rate at Workington driving test centre is 79.6%, calculated from 1.1K tests in 2009-10 to 2022-23 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 79.6% (from 1.1K tests).
Is Workington an easy or hard test centre?
Workington is ranked #26 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 79.6% 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 Workington compare to the UK average?
Workington's pass rate is 7.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Workington runs 7.4 points ahead of the national average, ranked 26 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Workington record?
Workington has recorded 1.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 872 passed and 224 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 Workington?
The closest DVSA test centres to Workington are Dumfries (68.2%), Barrow In Furness (79%), Carlisle (76.1%) and Walton LGV (71.8%). Workington's 79.6% is the highest current pass rate among them. Dumfries, Barrow In Furness, Carlisle, Walton LGV 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 Workington?
Workington currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 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 Workington and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Workington 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 Workington?
The estimated wait at Workington is about 8 to 12 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 1.1K 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: 2022-23.