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Driving Test Pass Rates in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 33.4% 15.3 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Wolverhampton
Avg car pass rate
33.4%
-15.3 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
179.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Wolverhampton, with a current pass rate of 33.4% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 33.4%, 15.3 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 179.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Wolverhampton vs the UK average

Wolverhampton
volume-weighted average
33.4%
-15.3 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Wolverhampton below the UK average pass rate by 15.3 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 Wolverhampton

Highest pass rate
1
Wolverhampton
1.1K tests (2024-25), #67
62.1%
2
Wolverhampton
2.9K tests (2024-25), #132
60.6%
3
Wolverhampton
11.7K tests (2024-25), #323
33.4%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Wolverhampton

Male pass rate
48.5%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
39.8%
weighted city average

Across Wolverhampton's test centres, men pass at 48.5% and women at 39.8% a gender gap of 8.7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
147.1K tests on record
Wolverhampton
11.7K tests in 2024-25
33.4%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
18.0K tests on record
Wolverhampton
1.1K tests in 2024-25
62.1%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
14.6K tests on record
Wolverhampton
2.9K tests in 2024-25
60.6%

All test centres in Wolverhampton

01
Wolverhampton
18.0K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #67
62.1%
pass
02
Wolverhampton
14.6K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #132
60.6%
pass
03
Wolverhampton
147.1K tests, Car, National rank #323
33.4%
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. 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 Wolverhampton?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Wolverhampton, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Wolverhampton?
Across Wolverhampton's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 33.4%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Wolverhampton below the UK average by 15.3 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Wolverhampton?
Wolverhampton has the highest pass rate in Wolverhampton at 33.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 11.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Wolverhampton?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Wolverhampton, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Wolverhampton centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Wolverhampton has the highest first-time pass rate in Wolverhampton at 30.9% (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 Wolverhampton?
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 Wolverhampton?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton?
Not always. Smaller centres in Wolverhampton 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. 80.8K passes recorded across 1 Wolverhampton centre.