Wednesbury Driving Test Pass Rate
The Wednesbury driving test centre recorded a 35.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,508 tests — that is 15.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Wednesbury has a 35.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 316 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
35.0%
Tests conducted
7,508
National rank
316 / 317
vs national avg
-15.0 pts
How Wednesbury compares
At 35.0%, Wednesbury is 15.0 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 316 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Wednesbury in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 313 | Featherstone | 36.4% | 13,193 |
| 314 | Dunfermline (Vine) | 36.4% | 5,529 |
| 315 | Barking (Tanner Street) | 36.3% | 5,543 |
| 317 | Wolverhampton | 34.3% | 11,561 |
Frequently asked questions about Wednesbury test centre
What is the pass rate at Wednesbury test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Wednesbury was 35.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,508 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 15.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Wednesbury rank against other UK test centres?
Wednesbury ranks 316 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Wednesbury?
7,508 car practical driving tests were conducted at Wednesbury during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Wednesbury?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Wednesbury (35.0%) include Dunfermline (Vine), Barking (Tanner Street), Wolverhampton. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Wednesbury?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Wednesbury. Its 35.0% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.