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Driving Test Pass Rates in Walton

Walton has 1 DVSA driving test centre, all for motorcycle or lorry tests, so there is no car (category B) pass rate to compare against the UK average of 48.7%. The centre-by-centre breakdown by test type is below.

Centres
1
in Walton
Avg car pass rate
n/a
no car centres
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
30.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Walton

Walton has 1 DVSA driving test centre, and across its test centres the pass rate runs from 61.4% at Walton LGV up to 66% at Walton LGV (2024-25 DVSA data). That is a 4.6 percentage point gap between the easiest and hardest centre in the city, so the centre you book is one of the bigger factors within your control.

These centres handle motorcycle or lorry tests rather than car (category B) tests, so there is no city car average to set against the 48.7% UK figure. The per-centre breakdown by test type is below, built from 30.8K tests on record.

Easiest & hardest centres in Walton

Highest pass rate
1
Walton LGV
2.6K tests (2024-25), #63
66%
2
Walton LGV
1.6K tests (2024-25), #67
61.4%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Walton

Male pass rate
62.1%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
59.6%
weighted city average

Across Walton's test centres, men pass at 62.1% and women at 59.6% a gender gap of 2.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
9.0K tests on record
Walton LGV
2.6K tests in 2024-25
66%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
582 tests on record
Walton LGV
582 tests in 2023-24, low sample
71.8%
HGV / LGV (1)
21.2K tests on record
Walton LGV
1.6K tests in 2024-25
61.4%

All test centres in Walton

01
Walton LGV
9.0K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #63
66%
pass
02
Walton LGV
21.2K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #67
61.4%
pass
03
Walton LGV
Low sample
582 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #85
71.8%
pass

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. The best-performing centre in Walton is Walton LGV at 66% (2024-25), and the toughest is Walton LGV at 61.4% (2024-25). 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 Walton?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Walton, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Walton?
Walton's DVSA centres only offer motorcycle or lorry tests, so there is no car (category B) pass rate to average here. The UK national car average is 48.7%.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Walton?
Walton LGV has the highest pass rate in Walton at 66% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.6K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Walton?
Walton LGV has the lowest pass rate in Walton at 61.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.6K tests in the period. Its routes may be more demanding than the city average.
Which Walton centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Walton LGV has the highest first-time pass rate in Walton at 0% (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 Walton?
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 Walton?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Walton 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 Walton?
Not always. Smaller centres in Walton 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.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 19.0K passes recorded across 1 Walton centre.