England, Driving test centres

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

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 September 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

Walton LGV

2.6K tests (2024-25), #63

66%

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

Walton LGV

9.0K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #63

21.2K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #67

582 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #85

1st-time

71.8%

pass

On the marking sheet

Every centre in Walton marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether mirrors, change direction is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

Take mirrors, change direction. Routine MSM (Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre) drilled in lessons not surviving under test-day stress; signal flashed before mirror checked. 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.

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

Verbalise MSM out loud on every lane change for two full lessons. Slow down the sequence so each step is deliberate, then speed it back up while keeping the order. 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. 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.

Before the practical

Every centre in Walton 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.

Take a free mock test Practise safety margins Road signs

Stopping distances, the two-second rule and driving in rain, ice and fog. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.