Practical driving test centres in Wales
Compare 21 current practical driving test centres in Wales by address, latest official DVSA pass rate, number of tests and published waiting time. Missing figures are shown as unavailable.
Compare test centres in Wales
For Jul 2026, the middle value from 21 published centre waiting times is 8.9 weeks. We leave out older figures and values that DVSA did not publish. This is past data, not live appointment availability.
Published pass-rate ranking in Wales
Rates are ranked highest to lowest for 2025-26. Centres with the same rate share a rank. Older or missing results are left out. This compares past results for groups of learners, not test difficulty.
| Rank | Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Published median wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pwllheli | 68.1% | 737 | 12.7 weeks |
| 2 | Abergavenny | 64.2% | 5,924 | 5.9 weeks |
| 3 | Bangor | 62.2% | 4,032 | 11.9 weeks |
| 4 | Bala | 61.6% | 607 | 11.4 weeks |
| 5 | Brecon | 58.7% | 1,490 | 6.9 weeks |
| 6 | Newtown | 58% | 2,256 | 14 weeks |
| 7 | Barry | 57% | 2,244 | 10 weeks |
| 8 | Rhyl | 56.9% | 4,011 | 6 weeks |
| 9 | Aberystwyth (Park Avenue) | 55.1% | 1,529 | 10.6 weeks |
| 10 | Carmarthen | 54.2% | 2,746 | 9.7 weeks |
| 11 | Llantrisant | 54% | 9,909 | 8.6 weeks |
| 12 | Bridgend | 53.3% | 5,990 | 5.7 weeks |
| 13 | Wrexham | 51.9% | 4,819 | 7 weeks |
| 14 | Merthyr Tydfil | 51.2% | 4,446 | 8.9 weeks |
| 15 (tie) | Llanelli | 51% | 4,380 | 5.4 weeks |
| 15 (tie) | Monmouth | 51% | 1,283 | 11.6 weeks |
| 17 | Pembroke Dock | 50.1% | 1,769 | 13.8 weeks |
| 18 | Newport (Gwent) | 48.9% | 8,227 | 6.2 weeks |
| 19 | Swansea | 48.2% | 12,375 | 5.9 weeks |
| 20 | Cardiff (Llanishen) | 46.5% | 16,401 | 11.1 weeks |
| 21 | Cardigan | 41% | 1,192 | 7.1 weeks |
Abergavenny
Abergavenny, NP7 5HT
Pass rate: 64.2%Median wait: 5.9 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Aberystwyth (Park Avenue)
Aberystwyth, SY23 1PG
Pass rate: 55.1%Median wait: 10.6 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Bala
Bala, LL23 7SP
Pass rate: 61.6%Median wait: 11.4 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Bangor
Bangor, LL57 4YH
Pass rate: 62.2%Median wait: 11.9 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Barry
Barry, CF62 5QN
Pass rate: 57%Median wait: 10 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Brecon
Brecon, LD3 7RT
Pass rate: 58.7%Median wait: 6.9 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Bridgend
Bridgend, CF31 4AD
Pass rate: 53.3%Median wait: 5.7 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Cardiff (Llanishen)
Cardiff, CF14 5GF
Pass rate: 46.5%Median wait: 11.1 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Cardigan
Cardigan, SA43 1ED
Pass rate: 41%Median wait: 7.1 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Carmarthen
Carmarthen, SA31 1LP
Pass rate: 54.2%Median wait: 9.7 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Llanelli
Llanelli, SA15 3SB
Pass rate: 51%Median wait: 5.4 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Llantrisant
Llantrisant, CF72 8YR
Pass rate: 54%Median wait: 8.6 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DR
Pass rate: 51.2%Median wait: 8.9 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Monmouth
Monmouth, NP25 3DP
Pass rate: 51%Median wait: 11.6 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Newport (Gwent)
Newport, NP19 4XH
Pass rate: 48.9%Median wait: 6.2 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Newtown
Newtown, SY16 1JB
Pass rate: 58%Median wait: 14 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Pembroke Dock
Pembroke Dock, SA72 6TD
Pass rate: 50.1%Median wait: 13.8 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Pwllheli
Pwllheli, LL53 5NT
Pass rate: 68.1%Median wait: 12.7 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Rhyl
Rhyl, LL18 2EL
Pass rate: 56.9%Median wait: 6 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Swansea
Swansea, SA1 8QY
Pass rate: 48.2%Median wait: 5.9 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Wrexham
Wrexham, LL13 7YP
Pass rate: 51.9%Median wait: 7 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Questions about driving test centres in Wales
- How many practical driving test centres are in Wales?
- This page lists 21 current practical driving test locations in Wales with matched official DVSA data.
- What is the average driving test pass rate in Wales?
- Across 21 centre results for 2025-26, the combined pass rate is 52.4%. We calculated this by dividing all passes by all tests. It does not measure test difficulty.
- Are the waiting times for Wales live?
- No. Waiting-time figures are historical DVSA statistics, not live appointments. Follow the official booking link on an individual centre page to check current availability.
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