Wolverhampton Driving Test Pass Rate
The Wolverhampton driving test centre recorded a 34.3% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 11,561 tests — that is 15.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Wolverhampton has a 34.3% car driving test pass rate and ranks 317 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
34.3%
Tests conducted
11,561
National rank
317 / 317
vs national avg
-15.7 pts
How Wolverhampton compares
At 34.3%, Wolverhampton is 15.7 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 317 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 Wolverhampton in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | Dunfermline (Vine) | 36.4% | 5,529 |
| 315 | Barking (Tanner Street) | 36.3% | 5,543 |
| 316 | Wednesbury | 35.0% | 7,508 |
Frequently asked questions about Wolverhampton test centre
What is the pass rate at Wolverhampton test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Wolverhampton was 34.3% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 11,561 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 15.7 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Wolverhampton rank against other UK test centres?
Wolverhampton ranks 317 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 Wolverhampton?
11,561 car practical driving tests were conducted at Wolverhampton during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Wolverhampton?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Wolverhampton (34.3%) include Barking (Tanner Street), Wednesbury. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Wolverhampton?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Wolverhampton. Its 34.3% 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.