Where is Louth Test Centre?

Louth Test Centre is at Meridian Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, Louth, LN11 8RS. The map on this page shows its published location.

What is the pass rate at Louth Test Centre?

Practical: 53.9% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.

Does Louth 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 Louth 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 Louth?

DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 15.1 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.

What is the first-attempt pass rate at Louth?

The published first-attempt pass rate was 56% from 414 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 Louth?

The published automatic-car pass rate was 41.1% from 129 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.

Are the roads listed near Louth 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 Louth

Louth 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.

Meridian Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, Louth, LN11 8RS

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At a glance

Louth driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 53.9% from 740 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 15.1 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate: 53.9%; 2025-26 · 740 tests
Published median wait: 15.1 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate: 56%; 2025-26 · 414 first attempts
Automatic pass rate: 41.1%; 2025-26 · 129 automatic tests

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

Louth Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Louth Test Centre
Meridian Leisure Centre, Wood Lane
Louth
LN11 8RS

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

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Louth driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Louth.

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 14.6 weeks in Aug 2024 to 15.1 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 3.4% 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 Louth
Month	Median wait	Weeks to 10% availability	Standard slots released	Booked	Still available	Available (%)	Overtime slots
Jul 2026	15.1 weeks	14.5 weeks	206	199	7	3.4%	24
Jun 2026	17.1 weeks	18.4 weeks	207	200	7	3.4%	15
May 2026	17.5 weeks	16.3 weeks	220	209	11	5%	7
Apr 2026	10.3 weeks	12.3 weeks	252	237	15	6%	17
Mar 2026	14.7 weeks	12 weeks	296	287	9	3%	22
Feb 2026	14.4 weeks	16.3 weeks	264	251	13	4.9%	36
Jan 2026	15.6 weeks	5.5 weeks	225	223	2	0.9%	12
Dec 2025	14.1 weeks	18.2 weeks	263	254	9	3.4%	2
Nov 2025	21.4 weeks	12 weeks	267	259	8	3%	4
Oct 2025	17 weeks	11.5 weeks	265	254	11	4.2%	11
Sept 2025	11.7 weeks	16 weeks	268	263	5	1.9%	22
Aug 2025	14.3 weeks	9.3 weeks	282	279	3	1.1%	11
Jul 2025	16.6 weeks	21.5 weeks	273	270	3	1.1%	11
Jun 2025	16.7 weeks	24 weeks	309	307	2	0.6%	31
May 2025	18.6 weeks	17.3 weeks	291	289	2	0.7%	0
Apr 2025	18.4 weeks	17 weeks	219	216	3	1.4%	0
Mar 2025	16.4 weeks	23.2 weeks	222	220	2	0.9%	2
Feb 2025	10.5 weeks	19 weeks	267	263	4	1.5%	4
Jan 2025	7.2 weeks	18.8 weeks	273	268	5	1.8%	5
Dec 2024	12 weeks	6.8 weeks	283	272	11	3.9%	0
Nov 2024	11.3 weeks	12.8 weeks	212	206	6	2.8%	0
Oct 2024	15.3 weeks	16.5 weeks	283	274	9	3.2%	0
Sept 2024	14 weeks	15.6 weeks	281	256	25	8.9%	0
Aug 2024	14.6 weeks	14.3 weeks	275	274	1	0.4%	0

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

53.9%

Tests conducted

740

Results shown

All candidates

First attempts

56%

232 of 414 first attempts passed. 20 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

41.1%

53 of 129 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

53.9%

Great Britain rank

120th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate; tied with 4 other centres.

East Midlands rank

9th of 20

The regional comparison rate is 50.8%.

Compared with Great Britain

3.9 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Skegness

19.8 miles away · 55.9% from 2,078 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 Louth

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 Louth

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 A16, Louth Bypass (A16), London Road (A16).

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 A157, A16, Elkington Roundabout, and maps 6 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 3 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

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 40 mph to 60 mph.

Main roads nearby

A16Major road · about 1.4 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Louth Bypass (A16)Major road · about 1.4 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
London Road (A16)Major road · about 1.4 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Grimsby Road (A16)Major road · about 1.5 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
Elkington Roundabout (A16)Major road · about 1.7 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Fairfield RoundaboutMajor road · about 1.8 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
A157Main road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Kenwick Hill (A157)Main road · about 1.1 miles from the test centre
Station Road (A157)Main road · about 1.5 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Horncastle Road (A153)Main road · about 1.7 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Lincoln Road (A157)Main road · about 1.7 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Main Road (A157)Main road · about 1.9 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 50 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.

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Test centres near Louth

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 Louth. Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Grimsby Coldwater Test Centre

Grimsby, DN31 2TB

About 15.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 42.8%; 2025-26 · 5,361 tests
Median wait: 7.9 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 43.1%
Automatic: 35.9%

View Grimsby Coldwater

Skegness Test Centre

Skegness, PE25 2EL

About 19.8 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 55.9%; 2025-26 · 2,078 tests
Median wait: 17.9 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 55.4%
Automatic: 41.3%

View Skegness

Boston Test Centre

Boston, PE21 8AL

About 27.3 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 50.7%; 2025-26 · 4,784 tests
Median wait: 4.5 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 52.8%
Automatic: 39.9%

View Boston

Lincoln Test Centre

Lincoln, LN6 3RT

About 28.2 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 52.1%; 2025-26 · 6,192 tests
Median wait: 17.1 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 52.5%
Automatic: 44.5%

View Lincoln

Hull Test Centre

Hull, HU6 7PY

About 31.4 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 47.9%; 2025-26 · 9,706 tests
Median wait: 14 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 49.3%
Automatic: 41.5%

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Scunthorpe Test Centre

Humberside, DN15 6XH

About 31.6 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 45.4%; 2025-26 · 6,103 tests
Median wait: 4 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 44%
Automatic: 37.1%

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Questions about Louth Test Centre

Where is Louth Test Centre?: Louth Test Centre is at Meridian Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, Louth, LN11 8RS. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Louth Test Centre?: Practical: 53.9% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Louth 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 Louth 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 Louth?: DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 15.1 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Louth?: The published first-attempt pass rate was 56% from 414 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 Louth?: The published automatic-car pass rate was 41.1% from 129 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Louth 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.