What is the pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre?

Practical: 65.1% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.

Does Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?

No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.

Which tests are available at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre?

This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.

What is the driving test waiting time at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?

DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 10.7 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.

What is the first-attempt pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?

The published first-attempt pass rate was 67.1% from 1,217 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.

What is the automatic-car pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?

The published automatic-car pass rate was 53.2% from 342 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.

Are the roads listed near Kendal (Oxenholme Road) official driving test routes?

No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Practical driving test centre in Kendal

Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Driving Test Centre

Find the address, postcode and map. You can also compare official DVSA pass rates, numbers of tests and the full published history, including past practical-test waiting times.

Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL

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At a glance

Kendal (Oxenholme Road) driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 65.1% from 2,231 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 10.7 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate: 65.1%; 2025-26 · 2,231 tests
Published median wait: 10.7 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate: 67.1%; 2025-26 · 1,217 first attempts
Automatic pass rate: 53.2%; 2025-26 · 342 automatic tests

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre
Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road
Kendal
LA9 7RL

Location checked: 24 August 2026
Statistics period: Practical: 2025-26
Data imported: 13 August 2026

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Kendal (Oxenholme Road) driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Kendal (Oxenholme Road).

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 7.8 weeks in Aug 2024 to 10.7 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 22.7% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Kendal (Oxenholme Road)
Month	Median wait	Weeks to 10% availability	Standard slots released	Booked	Still available	Available (%)	Overtime slots
Jul 2026	10.7 weeks	15.3 weeks	1,047	809	238	22.7%	3
Jun 2026	9.3 weeks	18.4 weeks	1,177	900	277	23.5%	8
May 2026	8.1 weeks	16.8 weeks	1,188	993	195	16.4%	0
Apr 2026	9.1 weeks	15.5 weeks	1,248	970	278	22.3%	15
Mar 2026	4.4 weeks	13.8 weeks	1,228	970	258	21%	0
Feb 2026	4.4 weeks	13.8 weeks	988	827	161	16.3%	9
Jan 2026	6.5 weeks	6 weeks	659	522	137	20.8%	0
Dec 2025	6.4 weeks	8.8 weeks	517	466	51	9.9%	0
Nov 2025	6.7 weeks	5.5 weeks	377	323	54	14.3%	12
Oct 2025	12.6 weeks	4.5 weeks	327	281	46	14.1%	10
Sept 2025	9 weeks	8 weeks	381	345	36	9.4%	8
Aug 2025	7.8 weeks	6.8 weeks	382	352	30	7.9%	8
Jul 2025	8.1 weeks	6.8 weeks	432	403	29	6.7%	0
Jun 2025	6.8 weeks	5 weeks	334	291	43	12.9%	24
May 2025	7.7 weeks	6.5 weeks	273	228	45	16.5%	10
Apr 2025	7.2 weeks	7.5 weeks	382	342	40	10.5%	49
Mar 2025	5.9 weeks	7.6 weeks	444	416	28	6.3%	28
Feb 2025	7.6 weeks	11 weeks	485	456	29	6%	43
Jan 2025	4 weeks	17.5 weeks	532	511	21	3.9%	39
Dec 2024	10.1 weeks	12.8 weeks	491	474	17	3.5%	7
Nov 2024	9.6 weeks	5.5 weeks	472	448	24	5.1%	21
Oct 2024	11.1 weeks	9.5 weeks	583	560	23	3.9%	24
Sept 2024	8.7 weeks	17.6 weeks	653	596	57	8.7%	45
Aug 2024	7.8 weeks	13.5 weeks	588	567	21	3.6%	29

Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate

65.1%

Tests conducted

2,231

Results shown

All candidates

First attempts

67.1%

816 of 1,217 first attempts passed. 74 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

53.2%

182 of 342 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

65.1%

Great Britain rank

27th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

North West rank

2nd of 32

The regional comparison rate is 49%.

Compared with Great Britain

15.1 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Barrow In Furness

24.5 miles away · 69.6% from 1,699 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take

Your UK driving licence.
Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

What happens

An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

Read how the test works

Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

Check every vehicle requirement

Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Kendal (Oxenholme Road)

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Faster-road planning

Build confidence reading signs early, selecting a lane, joining safely and leaving a longer following distance as speeds rise.

Why this is included: Mapped nearby examples include Singleton Park Road (A684), A684, A591.

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap labels nearby roundabouts including A65, and maps 5 mini-roundabout points.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 47 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Lower-speed road awareness

Practise meeting traffic safely, allowing for parked vehicles, and looking early for pedestrians, cyclists and side-road hazards.

Why this is included: Mapped lower-speed or local-road examples include Milnthorpe Road (A6), A65, Aynam Road (A65).

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 20 mph to 70 mph.

Main roads nearby

Milnthorpe Road (A6)Major road · about 946 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
A65Major road · about 1,205 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Aynam Road (A65)Major road · about 1,205 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Kirkland (A6)Major road · about 1,251 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 20 mph
Singleton Park Road (A684)Major road · about 1,346 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
A684Major road · about 1,360 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Castle Green Lane (A684)Major road · about 1,503 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
Blind Beck Bridge (A6)Major road · about 1,540 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 20 mph
Highgate (A6)Major road · about 1,547 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 20 mph
A591Major road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
Sedbergh Road (A684)Major road · about 1.2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
Lowther Street (A6)Major road · about 1.2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 20 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

Compare alternatives

Test centres near Kendal (Oxenholme Road)

Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Kendal (Oxenholme Road). Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Heysham Test Centre

Heysham, LA3 2UZ

About 20.1 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 59.2%; 2025-26 · 3,692 tests
Median wait: 18.1 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 61.9%
Automatic: 48.7%

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Barrow In Furness Test Centre

Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2PN

About 24.5 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 69.6%; 2025-26 · 1,699 tests
Median wait: 4.4 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 70%
Automatic: 58.1%

View Barrow In Furness

Skipton Test Centre

Skipton, BD23 2BE

About 37.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 57.3%; 2025-26 · 3,197 tests
Median wait: 11 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 55.5%
Automatic: 55.1%

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Preston Test Centre

Preston, PR2 2PD

About 38.1 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 56.3%; 2025-26 · 9,194 tests
Median wait: 18.4 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 56.9%
Automatic: 49%

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Blackpool Test Centre

Blackpool, FY4 2DP

About 38.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 51.8%; 2025-26 · 8,948 tests
Median wait: 8.9 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 51.9%
Automatic: 47.7%

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Nelson Test Centre

Nelson, BB9 9BT

About 39.2 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 51.7%; 2025-26 · 5,955 tests
Median wait: 19.7 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 52.1%
Automatic: 49.4%

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Questions about Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre

Where is Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre?: Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre is at Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre?: Practical: 65.1% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?: No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre?: This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?: DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 10.7 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?: The published first-attempt pass rate was 67.1% from 1,217 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)?: The published automatic-car pass rate was 53.2% from 342 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Kendal (Oxenholme Road) official driving test routes?: No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.