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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
West Wickham (London) Great Britain average
40% 44% 48% 51% 55% 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2013/14 — West Wickham (London) 48.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — West Wickham (London) 48.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — West Wickham (London) 49.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — West Wickham (London) 49.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — West Wickham (London) 50.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — West Wickham (London) 47.1%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — West Wickham (London) 45.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — West Wickham (London) 49.7%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — West Wickham (London) 47.0%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — West Wickham (London) 48.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — West Wickham (London) 48.9%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — West Wickham (London) 50.9%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — West Wickham (London) 51.6%, Great Britain 50.0% 51.6% 50.0%
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 September 2026.

Typical wait
6.0 weeks
6.4 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-6.4 weeks
vs September 2025
Slots still bookable
5.0%
218 of 4,351 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 4 8 12 16 Oct 24 Feb 25 Jun 25 Oct 25 Feb 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 GB 12.4 October 2024 — 7.0 weeks November 2024 — 10.7 weeks December 2024 — 13.7 weeks January 2025 — 9.6 weeks February 2025 — 9.1 weeks March 2025 — 9.4 weeks April 2025 — 5.3 weeks May 2025 — 8.4 weeks June 2025 — 7.0 weeks July 2025 — 11.7 weeks August 2025 — 10.4 weeks September 2025 — 12.4 weeks October 2025 — 10.0 weeks November 2025 — 11.4 weeks December 2025 — 6.4 weeks January 2026 — 7.3 weeks February 2026 — 10.4 weeks March 2026 — 8.9 weeks April 2026 — 6.4 weeks May 2026 — 5.7 weeks June 2026 — 7.7 weeks July 2026 — 10.6 weeks August 2026 — 10.6 weeks September 2026 — 6.0 weeks 6.0

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

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
September 2026 6.0 wks 4,351 4,133 5.0%
August 2026 10.6 wks 4,416 4,197 5.0%
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%

Driving instructors near West Wickham (London) test centre

Top-rated local driving schools within 10 miles. Learners who take lessons near the centre get to practise its roads.

All 8 driving instructors in West Wickham

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 51.60% · 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 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 6.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for September 2026. The Great Britain median is 12.4 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