Southall (London) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Southall (London) 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 Southall.

How Southall (London) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 44.80%, 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%
Southall (London) Overall
44.80%
2025/26 figures
Southall (London) Automatic
41.66%
Southall (London) 1st Attempt
41.82%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Southall (London) male pass rate
46.91%
Southall (London) male automatic
45.37%
Southall (London) male first attempt
44.01%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Southall (London) female pass rate
40.75%
Southall (London) female automatic
39.62%
Southall (London) female first attempt
37.35%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Southall (London) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2013/14 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
44.8%
Best year
46.2%
2024/25
Change since 2013/14
+6.2 pts
Years published
13
Southall (London) Great Britain average
30% 36% 43% 49% 55% 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2013/14 — Southall (London) 38.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Southall (London) 38.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Southall (London) 37.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Southall (London) 41.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Southall (London) 39.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Southall (London) 40.1%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Southall (London) 40.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Southall (London) 41.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Southall (London) 42.9%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Southall (London) 42.4%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Southall (London) 40.7%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Southall (London) 46.2%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Southall (London) 44.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 44.8% 50.0%
View all 13 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 44.8% 50.0% -5.2 8,543 3,827
2024/25 46.2% 48.7% -2.5 6,461 2,988
2023/24 40.7% 47.9% -7.2 5,643 2,297
2022/23 42.4% 48.4% -5.9 6,416 2,723
2021/22 42.9% 48.9% -5.9 7,255 3,116
2020/21 41.9% 49.8% -7.9 1,872 784
2019/20 40.4% 45.9% -5.5 5,494 2,222
2018/19 40.1% 45.8% -5.6 6,046 2,427
2017/18 39.4% 46.3% -6.9 7,215 2,842
2016/17 41.6% 47.1% -5.5 5,717 2,377
2015/16 37.9% 47.0% -9.1 5,741 2,176
2014/15 38.6% 46.9% -8.3 6,957 2,682
2013/14 38.6% 47.1% -8.5 8,157 3,149

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
12.3 weeks
0.4 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+9.0 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
4.9%
135 of 2,782 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 — 1.9 weeks September 2024 — 2.7 weeks October 2024 — 4.6 weeks November 2024 — 7.7 weeks December 2024 — 7.4 weeks January 2025 — 15.4 weeks February 2025 — 20.0 weeks March 2025 — 20.7 weeks April 2025 — 9.3 weeks May 2025 — 3.1 weeks June 2025 — 3.7 weeks July 2025 — 3.3 weeks August 2025 — 3.4 weeks September 2025 — 4.6 weeks October 2025 — 5.1 weeks November 2025 — 6.0 weeks December 2025 — 9.4 weeks January 2026 — 13.0 weeks February 2026 — 14.6 weeks March 2026 — 9.5 weeks April 2026 — 13.8 weeks May 2026 — 16.4 weeks June 2026 — 17.7 weeks July 2026 — 12.3 weeks 12.3

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 12.3 wks 2,782 2,647 4.9%
June 2026 17.7 wks 3,146 3,004 4.5%
May 2026 16.4 wks 3,073 2,947 4.1%
April 2026 13.8 wks 3,157 3,017 4.4%
March 2026 9.5 wks 3,264 3,118 4.5%
February 2026 14.6 wks 3,372 3,201 5.1%
January 2026 13.0 wks 3,293 3,102 5.8%
December 2025 9.4 wks 3,383 3,236 4.3%
November 2025 6.0 wks 3,478 3,339 4.0%
October 2025 5.1 wks 3,509 3,491 0.5%
September 2025 4.6 wks 3,290 3,123 5.1%
August 2025 3.4 wks 2,565 2,440 4.9%
July 2025 3.3 wks 1,586 1,477 6.9%
June 2025 3.7 wks 1,582 1,512 4.4%
May 2025 3.1 wks 1,338 1,290 3.6%
April 2025 9.3 wks 1,152 1,110 3.6%
March 2025 20.7 wks 1,214 1,152 5.1%
February 2025 20.0 wks 1,314 1,307 0.5%
January 2025 15.4 wks 1,213 1,201 1.0%
December 2024 7.4 wks 1,557 1,545 0.8%
November 2024 7.7 wks 1,832 1,831 0.1%
October 2024 4.6 wks 2,122 2,014 5.1%
September 2024 2.7 wks 2,268 2,162 4.7%
August 2024 1.9 wks 1,902 1,832 3.7%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 44.80% · 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 Southall (London) 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 Southall (London) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 44.80% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Southall (London)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Southall (London) is 12.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Southall (London) Driving Test Centre?
Southall (London) Driving Test Centre is located at 295 Allenby Road, Southall. 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