England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Swindon

Swindon has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.3% 0.6 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Pass rates across its centres run from 49.3% to 49.3%. The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres

in Swindon

Avg car pass rate

49.3%

+0.6 pp vs UK

UK average

48.7%

national benchmark

Total tests

146.4K

lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Swindon

Swindon is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Swindon, with a current pass rate of 49.3% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 49.3%, 0.6 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 146.4K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Swindon vs the UK average

Swindon

volume-weighted average

49.3%

+0.6 pp vs UK

UK 48.7%

0%25%50%75%100%

Swindon above the UK average pass rate by 0.6 percentage points. Pass rates in Swindon sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Swindon

Highest pass rate

Swindon

2.0K tests (2024-25), #22

80.5%

Swindon

2.1K tests (2024-25), #25

76.3%

Swindon LGV

3.0K tests (2024-25), #84

57.4%

Lowest pass rate

Swindon

9.5K tests (2024-25), #190

49.3%

Swindon LGV

3.0K tests (2024-25), #84

57.4%

Swindon

2.1K tests (2024-25), #25

76.3%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Swindon

Male pass rate

57.9%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

52%

weighted city average

Across Swindon's test centres, men pass at 57.9% and women at 52% a gender gap of 5.9 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)

109.9K tests on record

Swindon

9.5K tests in 2024-25

49.3%

Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)

11.6K tests on record

Swindon

2.1K tests in 2024-25

76.3%

Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)

10.5K tests on record

Swindon

2.0K tests in 2024-25

80.5%

HGV / LGV (1)

14.5K tests on record

Swindon LGV

3.0K tests in 2024-25

57.4%

All test centres in Swindon

Swindon

10.5K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #22

11.6K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #25

14.5K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #84

109.9K tests, Car, National rank #190

The morning of the test

Every centre in Swindon 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.

A fair amount of what goes wrong is settled before the engine starts: the documents, the car, the 2 vehicle safety questions and whichever habit you have not drilled, control, steering being a common one. Working through it as a list beats remembering it in the car park.

Test day readiness check Show me, tell me questions Is that a fault?

Look further ahead. Practise pull-push on a quiet residential loop with a continuous commentary. never steer while stationary; always inch forward first. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

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 Swindon?

There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Swindon, England.

What is the average driving test pass rate in Swindon?

Across Swindon's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Swindon above the UK average by 0.6 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Swindon?

Swindon has the highest pass rate in Swindon at 49.3% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 9.5K tests in the period.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Swindon?

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

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

Swindon has the highest first-time pass rate in Swindon at 48.9% (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 Swindon?

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 Swindon?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Swindon 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 Swindon?

Not always. Smaller centres in Swindon 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 Swindon 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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