Practical driving test centre in Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray 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.

Melton Mowbray Driving Test Centre, Phoenix House Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0UL
Show published results for

Show published results for

Your choice updates every result on this page that DVSA publishes for men and women. It does not estimate your personal chance of passing. Waiting-time and cancellation figures are not split this way.

At a glance

Melton Mowbray driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 69.7% from 1,984 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 23.3 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate
69.7%
2025-26 · 1,984 tests
Published median wait
23.3 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate
71.2%
2025-26 · 1,215 first attempts
Automatic pass rate
62.6%
2025-26 · 382 automatic tests

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

Melton Mowbray Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Melton Mowbray Test Centre
Melton Mowbray Driving Test Centre, Phoenix House Nottingham Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0UL
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Practical: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

Browse all practical driving test centres in East Midlands.

Melton Mowbray driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Melton Mowbray.

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 12.7 weeks in Aug 2024 to 23.3 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 1.4% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

The latest 24 published months, comparing median booking-to-test waiting time with the number of weeks until at least 10 percent of appointments were available. Exact values are in the table below.

Standard appointments still available

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

Monthly percentages for the same published months as the waiting-time chart. Exact values and appointment counts are in the table below.
View exact monthly values
Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Melton Mowbray
MonthMedian waitWeeks to 10% availabilityStandard slots releasedBookedStill availableAvailable (%)Overtime slots
Jul 202623.3 weeks8 weeks1,0231,009141.4%0
Jun 202621.7 weeks17.6 weeks93793070.8%0
May 202621.3 weeks20.8 weeks1,0331,03210.1%1
Apr 202619.4 weeks22.8 weeks994978161.6%0
Mar 202618.1 weeks24 weeks95695420.2%0
Feb 202613.9 weeks24 weeks1,0291,02360.6%0
Jan 202616 weeks24 weeks1,0451,03960.6%0
Dec 202516 weeks15.4 weeks1,0391,03180.8%0
Nov 202522.1 weeks19 weeks709678314.4%23
Oct 202520 weeks24 weeks68368120.3%0
Sept 202521.1 weeks24 weeks70970630.4%0
Aug 202520 weeks24 weeks69469310.1%0
Jul 202519.6 weeks23.5 weeks66766610.1%0
Jun 202518.4 weeks22.4 weeks65465130.5%0
May 202516.9 weeks13.8 weeks624597274.3%0
Apr 202513.3 weeks13 weeks632603294.6%7
Mar 202510.7 weeks16.6 weeks664651132%22
Feb 20259.4 weeks13.3 weeks63562691.4%23
Jan 202510.3 weeks4 weeks479465142.9%34
Dec 20249.7 weeks11.2 weeks49248840.8%38
Nov 20249.1 weeks14.8 weeks570558122.1%36
Oct 20247.6 weeks9.5 weeks604593111.8%28
Sept 202412.9 weeks9.4 weeks522505173.3%14
Aug 202412.7 weeks12.8 weeks47046281.7%7
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
69.7%
Tests conducted
1,984
Results shown
All candidates

First attempts

71.2%

865 of 1,215 first attempts passed. 120 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

62.6%

239 of 382 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

69.7%
Great Britain rank

13th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

East Midlands rank

1st of 20

The regional comparison rate is 50.8%.

Compared with Great Britain

19.7 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Duns

216 miles away · 70.2% from 171 tests

View centre →

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.

Loading full history...

Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Melton Mowbray

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 Melton Mowbray

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.

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 A607, Scalford Road, A606, and maps 1 mini-roundabout point.

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 24 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 A607, Norman Way (A607), Wilton Road (A607).

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 30 mph to 40 mph.

Main roads nearby

  • A607Major road · about 370 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Norman Way (A607)Major road · about 375 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Wilton Road (A607)Major road · about 382 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Leicester Road (A607)Major road · about 618 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Thorpe Road (A607)Major road · about 1,074 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • Pork Pie Way (A606)Major road · about 1,462 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Nottingham Road (A606)Major road · about 1,473 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 mph
  • A606Major road · about 1.1 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Waltham Road (A607)Major road · about 1.2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Burton Road (A606)Major road · about 1.8 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Melton Road (A606)Major road · about 2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
  • Asfordby Road (A6006)Main road · about 316 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 30 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 Melton Mowbray

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)

Melton Mowbray (this centre)Leicester (Cannock Street)LoughboroughNottingham (Colwick )Grantham (Somerby)Leicester (Wigston)Nottingham (Chilwell)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

Melton Mowbray (this centre)Leicester (Cannock Street)LoughboroughNottingham (Colwick )Grantham (Somerby)Leicester (Wigston)Nottingham (Chilwell)

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

Loughborough Test Centre

Loughborough, LE11 1JP

About 12.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result
42.3%
2025-26 · 5,502 tests
Median wait
23 weeks
Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt
42.6%
Automatic
33.2%
View Loughborough

Questions about Melton Mowbray Test Centre

Where is Melton Mowbray Test Centre?
Melton Mowbray Test Centre is at Melton Mowbray Driving Test Centre, Phoenix House Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0UL. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Melton Mowbray Test Centre?
Practical: 69.7% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray?
DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 23.3 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Melton Mowbray?
The published first-attempt pass rate was 71.2% from 1,215 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 Melton Mowbray?
The published automatic-car pass rate was 62.6% from 382 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Melton Mowbray 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.