West Wickham (London) Driving Test Centre
Welcome to your personalised guide for the West Wickham (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 West Wickham.
How West Wickham (London) compares
Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 51.60%, 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%
- West Wickham (London) Overall
- 51.60%
- 2025/26 figures
- West Wickham (London) Automatic
- 50.79%
- West Wickham (London) 1st Attempt
- 52.35%
Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.
Male candidates
- UK male pass rate
- 50.80%
- West Wickham (London) male pass rate
- 51.17%
- West Wickham (London) male automatic
- 50.99%
- West Wickham (London) male first attempt
- 51.53%
Female candidates
- UK female pass rate
- 49.09%
- West Wickham (London) female pass rate
- 52.13%
- West Wickham (London) female automatic
- 50.64%
- West Wickham (London) female first attempt
- 53.35%
Pass Rate History
How the pass rate at West Wickham (London) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2013/14 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.
- Latest (2025/26)
- 51.6%
- Best year
- 51.6%
- 2025/26
- Change since 2013/14
- +3.0 pts
- Years published
- 13
View all 13 years as a table
| Year | Pass rate | GB average | Difference | Tests | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 51.6% | 50.0% | +1.6 | 12,249 | 6,320 |
| 2024/25 | 50.9% | 48.7% | +2.2 | 11,147 | 5,670 |
| 2023/24 | 48.9% | 47.9% | +1.0 | 11,225 | 5,488 |
| 2022/23 | 48.7% | 48.4% | +0.3 | 6,748 | 3,283 |
| 2021/22 | 47.0% | 48.9% | -1.9 | 6,261 | 2,944 |
| 2020/21 | 49.7% | 49.8% | -0.1 | 1,782 | 885 |
| 2019/20 | 45.8% | 45.9% | -0.1 | 11,902 | 5,449 |
| 2018/19 | 47.1% | 45.8% | +1.3 | 11,239 | 5,289 |
| 2017/18 | 50.7% | 46.3% | +4.4 | 9,823 | 4,984 |
| 2016/17 | 49.1% | 47.1% | +2.0 | 10,179 | 4,997 |
| 2015/16 | 49.3% | 47.0% | +2.2 | 10,425 | 5,137 |
| 2014/15 | 48.8% | 46.9% | +1.9 | 10,978 | 5,356 |
| 2013/14 | 48.6% | 47.1% | +1.5 | 10,741 | 5,215 |
Waiting Times & Availability
How long people currently wait for a test at West Wickham (London), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.
- Typical wait
- 10.6 weeks
- 1.3 weeks shorter than the GB median
- Change on last year
- -1.1 weeks
- vs July 2025
- Slots still bookable
- 5.1%
- 199 of 3,933 slots
- Weeks to open availability
- 24.0
- Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free
Typical wait over the last 24 months
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 | 10.6 wks | 3,933 | 3,734 | 5.1% |
| June 2026 | 7.7 wks | 3,835 | 3,674 | 4.2% |
| May 2026 | 5.7 wks | 3,694 | 3,496 | 5.4% |
| April 2026 | 6.4 wks | 3,441 | 3,295 | 4.2% |
| March 2026 | 8.9 wks | 3,423 | 3,258 | 4.8% |
| February 2026 | 10.4 wks | 3,252 | 3,102 | 4.6% |
| January 2026 | 7.3 wks | 3,459 | 3,318 | 4.1% |
| December 2025 | 6.4 wks | 3,362 | 3,229 | 4.0% |
| November 2025 | 11.4 wks | 3,580 | 3,437 | 4.0% |
| October 2025 | 10.0 wks | 3,506 | 3,399 | 3.1% |
| September 2025 | 12.4 wks | 3,608 | 3,441 | 4.6% |
| August 2025 | 10.4 wks | 3,568 | 3,404 | 4.6% |
| July 2025 | 11.7 wks | 3,583 | 3,422 | 4.5% |
| June 2025 | 7.0 wks | 3,984 | 3,815 | 4.2% |
| May 2025 | 8.4 wks | 3,864 | 3,663 | 5.2% |
| April 2025 | 5.3 wks | 3,382 | 3,235 | 4.3% |
| March 2025 | 9.4 wks | 3,516 | 3,379 | 3.9% |
| February 2025 | 9.1 wks | 3,376 | 3,217 | 4.7% |
| January 2025 | 9.6 wks | 3,418 | 3,267 | 4.4% |
| December 2024 | 13.7 wks | 3,226 | 3,109 | 3.6% |
| November 2024 | 10.7 wks | 3,391 | 3,289 | 3.0% |
| October 2024 | 7.0 wks | 3,730 | 3,581 | 4.0% |
| September 2024 | 5.0 wks | 4,005 | 3,841 | 4.1% |
| August 2024 | 11.2 wks | 3,585 | 3,431 | 4.3% |
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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
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 West Wickham (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 West Wickham (London) Driving Test Centre?
- The pass rate is 51.60% as of 2026.
- How long is the wait for a driving test at West Wickham (London)?
- The typical wait between booking and taking a test at West Wickham (London) is 10.6 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
- How do I get to West Wickham (London) Driving Test Centre?
- West Wickham (London) Driving Test Centre is located at 56 Glebe Way, West Wickham. 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