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Driving Test Pass Rates in Wanstead

Wanstead has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 40.4% 8.3 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
1
in Wanstead
Avg car pass rate
40.4%
-8.3 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
111.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Wanstead

Wanstead (London) is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Wanstead, with a current pass rate of 40.4% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 40.4%, 8.3 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 111.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Wanstead vs the UK average

Wanstead
volume-weighted average
40.4%
-8.3 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Wanstead below the UK average pass rate by 8.3 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Wanstead

Highest pass rate
1
Wanstead (London)
8.4K tests (2024-25), #304
40.4%

Pass rate by gender across Wanstead

Male pass rate
38%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
31.7%
weighted city average

Across Wanstead's test centres, men pass at 38% and women at 31.7% a gender gap of 6.3 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Wanstead

01
Wanstead (London)
111.8K tests, Car, National rank #304
40.4%
pass
Before you drive off

Every centre in Wanstead 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.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?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. 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 Wanstead?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Wanstead, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Wanstead?
Across Wanstead's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 40.4%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Wanstead below the UK average by 8.3 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Wanstead?
Wanstead (London) has the highest pass rate in Wanstead at 40.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 8.4K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Wanstead?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Wanstead, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Wanstead centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Wanstead (London) has the highest first-time pass rate in Wanstead at 39.3% (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 Wanstead?
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 Wanstead?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Wanstead 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 Wanstead?
Not always. Smaller centres in Wanstead 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 Wanstead 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 testPractise vehicle loadingRoad signs

Loads, roof racks, towing and keeping the vehicle stable and legal. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 39.3K passes recorded across 1 Wanstead centre.