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Melton Mowbray Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray.

How Melton Mowbray compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 69.66%, 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%
Melton Mowbray Overall
69.66%
2025/26 figures
Melton Mowbray Automatic
62.57%
Melton Mowbray 1st Attempt
71.19%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Melton Mowbray male pass rate
71.23%
Melton Mowbray male automatic
65.94%
Melton Mowbray male first attempt
73.42%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Melton Mowbray female pass rate
68.06%
Melton Mowbray female automatic
60.66%
Melton Mowbray female first attempt
69.00%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
69.7%
Best year
69.7%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+20.5 pts
Years published
19
Melton Mowbray Great Britain average
40% 49% 58% 66% 75% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Melton Mowbray 49.1%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Melton Mowbray 47.0%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Melton Mowbray 48.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Melton Mowbray 54.8%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Melton Mowbray 60.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Melton Mowbray 65.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Melton Mowbray 61.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Melton Mowbray 60.2%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Melton Mowbray 61.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Melton Mowbray 58.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Melton Mowbray 55.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Melton Mowbray 56.0%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Melton Mowbray 58.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Melton Mowbray 58.2%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Melton Mowbray 62.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Melton Mowbray 61.9%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Melton Mowbray 59.8%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Melton Mowbray 63.9%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Melton Mowbray 69.7%, Great Britain 50.0% 69.7% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 69.7% 50.0% +19.6 1,984 1,382
2024/25 63.9% 48.7% +15.2 2,486 1,589
2023/24 59.8% 47.9% +11.9 2,427 1,451
2022/23 61.9% 48.4% +13.6 2,159 1,337
2021/22 62.7% 48.9% +13.9 1,873 1,175
2020/21 58.2% 49.8% +8.4 479 279
2019/20 58.6% 45.9% +12.7 1,960 1,149
2018/19 56.0% 45.8% +10.2 2,203 1,234
2017/18 55.4% 46.3% +9.1 2,267 1,256
2016/17 58.1% 47.1% +11.0 1,755 1,019
2015/16 61.3% 47.0% +14.3 2,134 1,309
2014/15 60.2% 46.9% +13.3 2,180 1,313
2013/14 61.0% 47.1% +13.9 1,738 1,060
2012/13 65.0% 47.1% +17.8 1,965 1,277
2011/12 60.6% 46.9% +13.7 2,463 1,493
2010/11 54.8% 46.3% +8.5 2,412 1,322
2009/10 48.6% 45.9% +2.8 2,331 1,134
2008/09 47.0% 45.3% +1.7 2,346 1,103
2007/08 49.1% 44.2% +4.9 2,416 1,187

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
23.3 weeks
11.4 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+3.7 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
1.4%
14 of 1,023 slots
Weeks to open availability
8.0
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 — 12.7 weeks September 2024 — 12.9 weeks October 2024 — 7.6 weeks November 2024 — 9.1 weeks December 2024 — 9.7 weeks January 2025 — 10.3 weeks February 2025 — 9.4 weeks March 2025 — 10.7 weeks April 2025 — 13.3 weeks May 2025 — 16.9 weeks June 2025 — 18.4 weeks July 2025 — 19.6 weeks August 2025 — 20.0 weeks September 2025 — 21.1 weeks October 2025 — 20.0 weeks November 2025 — 22.1 weeks December 2025 — 16.0 weeks January 2026 — 16.0 weeks February 2026 — 13.9 weeks March 2026 — 18.1 weeks April 2026 — 19.4 weeks May 2026 — 21.3 weeks June 2026 — 21.7 weeks July 2026 — 23.3 weeks 23.3

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 23.3 wks 1,023 1,009 1.4%
June 2026 21.7 wks 937 930 0.8%
May 2026 21.3 wks 1,033 1,032 0.1%
April 2026 19.4 wks 994 978 1.6%
March 2026 18.1 wks 956 954 0.2%
February 2026 13.9 wks 1,029 1,023 0.6%
January 2026 16.0 wks 1,045 1,039 0.6%
December 2025 16.0 wks 1,039 1,031 0.8%
November 2025 22.1 wks 709 678 4.4%
October 2025 20.0 wks 683 681 0.3%
September 2025 21.1 wks 709 706 0.4%
August 2025 20.0 wks 694 693 0.1%
July 2025 19.6 wks 667 666 0.1%
June 2025 18.4 wks 654 651 0.5%
May 2025 16.9 wks 624 597 4.3%
April 2025 13.3 wks 632 603 4.6%
March 2025 10.7 wks 664 651 2.0%
February 2025 9.4 wks 635 626 1.4%
January 2025 10.3 wks 479 465 2.9%
December 2024 9.7 wks 492 488 0.8%
November 2024 9.1 wks 570 558 2.1%
October 2024 7.6 wks 604 593 1.8%
September 2024 12.9 wks 522 505 3.3%
August 2024 12.7 wks 470 462 1.7%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 69.66% · 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 Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 69.66% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Melton Mowbray?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Melton Mowbray is 23.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Melton Mowbray Driving Test Centre?
Melton Mowbray Driving Test Centre is located at Melton Mowbray Driving Test Centre, Melton Mowbray. 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