Wales, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Swansea

Swansea has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 52.1% 3.4 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Swansea compares with the UK national average.

Centres

in Swansea

Avg car pass rate

52.1%

+3.4 pp vs UK

UK average

48.7%

national benchmark

Total tests

131.8K

lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Swansea

Swansea is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Swansea, with a current pass rate of 52.1% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 52.1%, 3.4 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 131.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Swansea vs the UK average

Swansea

volume-weighted average

52.1%

+3.4 pp vs UK

UK 48.7%

0%25%50%75%100%

Swansea above the UK average pass rate by 3.4 percentage points. Pass rates in Swansea run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Swansea

Highest pass rate

Swansea

1.5K tests (2024-25), #31

75.3%

Swansea

2.9K tests (2024-25), #88

71.1%

Swansea

10.6K tests (2024-25), #130

52.1%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Swansea

Male pass rate

57.2%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

51.7%

weighted city average

Across Swansea's test centres, men pass at 57.2% and women at 51.7% a gender gap of 5.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)

101.9K tests on record

Swansea

10.6K tests in 2024-25

52.1%

Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)

18.5K tests on record

Swansea

1.5K tests in 2024-25

75.3%

Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)

11.4K tests on record

Swansea

2.9K tests in 2024-25

71.1%

All test centres in Swansea

Swansea

18.5K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #31

11.4K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #88

101.9K tests, Car, National rank #130

On the marking sheet

Every centre in Swansea marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether control, steering is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

Take control, steering. Pull-push steering technique not consolidated; gripping the wheel at the top rather than 9-and-3; late turn-in because of looking too close to the front of the car. Most of the argument about what is a minor and what is a serious comes down to cases like that one, so it is worth knowing which side of the line yours falls on before an examiner decides it for you.

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About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Swansea?

There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Swansea, Wales.

What is the average driving test pass rate in Swansea?

Across Swansea's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 52.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Swansea above the UK average by 3.4 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Swansea?

Swansea has the highest pass rate in Swansea at 52.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 10.6K tests in the period.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Swansea?

There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Swansea, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.

Which Swansea centre has the best first-time pass rate?

Swansea has the highest first-time pass rate in Swansea at 53.8% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.

How do I book a driving test in Swansea?

All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.

What does a UK driving test cost in Swansea?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Swansea is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.

Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Swansea?

Not always. Smaller centres in Swansea can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

Before the practical

Every centre in Swansea needs a valid theory pass before you can book, and the certificate lasts two years from the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% pass the theory.

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