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Loughborough Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Loughborough 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 Loughborough.

How Loughborough compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 42.35%, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Loughborough Overall
42.35%
2025/26 figures
Loughborough Automatic
33.24%
Loughborough 1st Attempt
42.61%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Loughborough male pass rate
42.40%
Loughborough male automatic
33.55%
Loughborough male first attempt
43.24%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Loughborough female pass rate
42.28%
Loughborough female automatic
33.02%
Loughborough female first attempt
41.83%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Loughborough has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
42.3%
Best year
55.7%
2016/17
Change since 2007/08
-0.7 pts
Years published
19
Loughborough Great Britain average
35% 41% 48% 54% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Loughborough 43.0%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Loughborough 45.8%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Loughborough 47.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Loughborough 50.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Loughborough 50.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Loughborough 50.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Loughborough 52.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Loughborough 54.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Loughborough 52.1%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Loughborough 55.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Loughborough 50.8%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Loughborough 49.2%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Loughborough 49.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Loughborough 55.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Loughborough 47.1%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Loughborough 42.8%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Loughborough 40.6%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Loughborough 43.7%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Loughborough 42.3%, Great Britain 50.0% 42.3% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 42.3% 50.0% -7.7 5,502 2,330
2024/25 43.7% 48.7% -5.0 5,769 2,520
2023/24 40.6% 47.9% -7.3 5,824 2,364
2022/23 42.8% 48.4% -5.5 4,455 1,908
2021/22 47.1% 48.9% -1.7 4,984 2,349
2020/21 55.1% 49.8% +5.3 1,326 730
2019/20 49.7% 45.9% +3.8 5,193 2,580
2018/19 49.2% 45.8% +3.4 5,601 2,757
2017/18 50.8% 46.3% +4.5 5,192 2,638
2016/17 55.7% 47.1% +8.6 4,706 2,621
2015/16 52.1% 47.0% +5.0 5,436 2,831
2014/15 54.6% 46.9% +7.7 4,381 2,391
2013/14 52.3% 47.1% +5.2 3,958 2,070
2012/13 50.6% 47.1% +3.5 3,716 1,881
2011/12 50.2% 46.9% +3.3 4,269 2,142
2010/11 50.7% 46.3% +4.3 4,314 2,186
2009/10 47.2% 45.9% +1.3 4,497 2,124
2008/09 45.8% 45.3% +0.5 5,132 2,348
2007/08 43.0% 44.2% -1.2 5,532 2,381

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
23.0 weeks
11.1 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+9.7 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
7.6%
49 of 645 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 9.6 weeks September 2024 — 15.0 weeks October 2024 — 9.6 weeks November 2024 — 11.7 weeks December 2024 — 10.6 weeks January 2025 — 14.4 weeks February 2025 — 10.7 weeks March 2025 — 7.9 weeks April 2025 — 8.3 weeks May 2025 — 10.6 weeks June 2025 — 10.8 weeks July 2025 — 13.3 weeks August 2025 — 16.3 weeks September 2025 — 17.3 weeks October 2025 — 12.4 weeks November 2025 — 17.6 weeks December 2025 — 16.1 weeks January 2026 — 12.3 weeks February 2026 — 12.9 weeks March 2026 — 8.3 weeks April 2026 — 13.2 weeks May 2026 — 17.1 weeks June 2026 — 18.0 weeks July 2026 — 23.0 weeks 23.0

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 23.0 wks 645 596 7.6%
June 2026 18.0 wks 766 716 6.5%
May 2026 17.1 wks 807 761 5.7%
April 2026 13.2 wks 932 880 5.6%
March 2026 8.3 wks 1,028 971 5.5%
February 2026 12.9 wks 1,264 1,219 3.6%
January 2026 12.3 wks 1,343 1,265 5.8%
December 2025 16.1 wks 1,347 1,268 5.9%
November 2025 17.6 wks 1,401 1,321 5.7%
October 2025 12.4 wks 1,400 1,370 2.1%
September 2025 17.3 wks 1,509 1,428 5.4%
August 2025 16.3 wks 1,533 1,436 6.3%
July 2025 13.3 wks 1,615 1,486 8.0%
June 2025 10.8 wks 1,757 1,625 7.5%
May 2025 10.6 wks 1,668 1,542 7.6%
April 2025 8.3 wks 1,837 1,741 5.2%
March 2025 7.9 wks 1,881 1,747 7.1%
February 2025 10.7 wks 1,993 1,887 5.3%
January 2025 14.4 wks 2,106 1,959 7.0%
December 2024 10.6 wks 2,112 1,970 6.7%
November 2024 11.7 wks 2,102 1,976 6.0%
October 2024 9.6 wks 2,111 1,978 6.3%
September 2024 15.0 wks 2,096 1,955 6.7%
August 2024 9.6 wks 1,785 1,648 7.7%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 42.35% · 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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 42.35% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Loughborough?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Loughborough is 23.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Loughborough Driving Test Centre?
Loughborough Driving Test Centre is located at Ark Business Centre, Loughborough. 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