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Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Burton.

How Burton on Trent compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 54.74%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Burton on Trent Overall
54.74%
2025/26 figures
Burton on Trent Automatic
43.91%
Burton on Trent 1st Attempt
56.48%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Burton on Trent male pass rate
55.79%
Burton on Trent male automatic
44.77%
Burton on Trent male first attempt
57.83%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Burton on Trent female pass rate
53.30%
Burton on Trent female automatic
43.32%
Burton on Trent female first attempt
54.76%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Burton on Trent has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2008/09 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
54.7%
Best year
55.9%
2017/18
Change since 2008/09
+16.3 pts
Years published
17
Burton on Trent Great Britain average
35% 41% 48% 54% 60% 2009 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 2026 2008/09 — Burton on Trent 38.5%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Burton on Trent 43.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Burton on Trent 46.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Burton on Trent 46.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Burton on Trent 49.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Burton on Trent 50.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Burton on Trent 48.4%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Burton on Trent 50.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Burton on Trent 55.9%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Burton on Trent 51.4%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Burton on Trent 52.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Burton on Trent 52.8%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Burton on Trent 48.2%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Burton on Trent 51.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Burton on Trent 52.5%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Burton on Trent 54.1%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Burton on Trent 54.7%, Great Britain 50.0% 54.7% 50.0%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 54.7% 50.0% +4.7 7,273 3,981
2024/25 54.1% 48.7% +5.4 6,682 3,615
2023/24 52.5% 47.9% +4.6 7,177 3,770
2022/23 51.7% 48.4% +3.4 5,253 2,718
2021/22 48.2% 48.9% -0.7 6,099 2,939
2020/21 52.8% 49.8% +3.0 1,579 833
2019/20 52.1% 45.9% +6.2 4,584 2,388
2018/19 51.4% 45.8% +5.6 5,072 2,608
2017/18 55.9% 46.3% +9.6 4,681 2,618
2016/17 50.9% 47.1% +3.8 5,288 2,693
2015/16 48.4% 47.0% +1.3 5,193 2,511
2014/15 50.2% 46.9% +3.3 4,612 2,314
2013/14 49.3% 47.1% +2.2 4,297 2,117
2012/13 46.7% 47.1% -0.4 3,946 1,844
2011/12 46.3% 46.9% -0.6 4,367 2,023
2009/10 43.4% 45.9% -2.5 4,154 1,803
2008/09 38.5% 45.3% -6.8 3,867 1,488

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Burton on Trent, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
17.0 weeks
5.1 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-1.7 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.8%
130 of 2,254 slots
Weeks to open availability
20.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 12.1 weeks September 2024 — 10.9 weeks October 2024 — 12.9 weeks November 2024 — 12.1 weeks December 2024 — 11.6 weeks January 2025 — 14.4 weeks February 2025 — 14.6 weeks March 2025 — 12.6 weeks April 2025 — 13.6 weeks May 2025 — 15.1 weeks June 2025 — 13.1 weeks July 2025 — 18.7 weeks August 2025 — 16.4 weeks September 2025 — 15.8 weeks October 2025 — 16.6 weeks November 2025 — 16.9 weeks December 2025 — 11.4 weeks January 2026 — 14.2 weeks February 2026 — 14.3 weeks March 2026 — 13.1 weeks April 2026 — 17.0 weeks May 2026 — 15.8 weeks June 2026 — 16.4 weeks July 2026 — 17.0 weeks 17.0

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 17.0 wks 2,254 2,124 5.8%
June 2026 16.4 wks 2,367 2,238 5.5%
May 2026 15.8 wks 2,268 2,136 5.8%
April 2026 17.0 wks 2,347 2,220 5.4%
March 2026 13.1 wks 2,442 2,293 6.1%
February 2026 14.3 wks 2,673 2,544 4.8%
January 2026 14.2 wks 2,635 2,494 5.4%
December 2025 11.4 wks 2,771 2,641 4.7%
November 2025 16.9 wks 2,701 2,571 4.8%
October 2025 16.6 wks 2,549 2,475 2.9%
September 2025 15.8 wks 2,620 2,470 5.7%
August 2025 16.4 wks 2,462 2,292 6.9%
July 2025 18.7 wks 2,184 2,067 5.4%
June 2025 13.1 wks 2,346 2,202 6.1%
May 2025 15.1 wks 2,142 2,001 6.6%
April 2025 13.6 wks 1,949 1,841 5.5%
March 2025 12.6 wks 1,847 1,731 6.3%
February 2025 14.6 wks 2,011 1,907 5.2%
January 2025 14.4 wks 2,107 2,002 5.0%
December 2024 11.6 wks 2,163 2,060 4.8%
November 2024 12.1 wks 2,241 2,163 3.5%
October 2024 12.9 wks 2,465 2,337 5.2%
September 2024 10.9 wks 2,580 2,420 6.2%
August 2024 12.1 wks 2,241 2,088 6.8%

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Centre average: 54.74% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 54.74% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Burton on Trent?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Burton on Trent is 17.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre?
Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre is located at Wellington Park, Burton. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence