Wolverhampton Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton.

How Wolverhampton compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 34.26%, 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%
Wolverhampton Overall
34.26%
2025/26 figures
Wolverhampton Automatic
27.22%
Wolverhampton 1st Attempt
33.42%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Wolverhampton male pass rate
37.47%
Wolverhampton male automatic
33.36%
Wolverhampton male first attempt
36.67%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Wolverhampton female pass rate
30.81%
Wolverhampton female automatic
24.75%
Wolverhampton female first attempt
29.34%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Wolverhampton has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2009/10 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
34.3%
Best year
48.5%
2012/13
Change since 2009/10
-13.2 pts
Years published
16
Wolverhampton Great Britain average
25% 33% 40% 48% 55% 2010 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2009/10 — Wolverhampton 47.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Wolverhampton 47.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Wolverhampton 48.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Wolverhampton 46.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Wolverhampton 45.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Wolverhampton 43.1%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Wolverhampton 41.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Wolverhampton 37.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Wolverhampton 34.7%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Wolverhampton 35.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Wolverhampton 37.3%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Wolverhampton 36.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Wolverhampton 35.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Wolverhampton 32.4%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Wolverhampton 33.4%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Wolverhampton 34.3%, Great Britain 50.0% 34.3% 50.0%
View all 16 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 34.3% 50.0% -15.8 11,561 3,961
2024/25 33.4% 48.7% -15.3 11,719 3,920
2023/24 32.4% 47.9% -15.5 15,295 4,949
2022/23 35.3% 48.4% -13.0 13,160 4,649
2021/22 36.7% 48.9% -12.2 10,023 3,677
2020/21 37.3% 49.8% -12.5 2,575 960
2019/20 35.1% 45.9% -10.8 9,243 3,247
2018/19 34.7% 45.8% -11.1 10,173 3,526
2017/18 37.6% 46.3% -8.7 8,354 3,142
2016/17 41.5% 47.1% -5.6 9,884 4,105
2015/16 43.1% 47.0% -3.9 10,325 4,454
2014/15 45.1% 46.9% -1.8 11,160 5,029
2013/14 46.9% 47.1% -0.2 11,518 5,400
2012/13 48.5% 47.1% +1.4 10,814 5,247
2011/12 47.8% 46.9% +0.9 11,629 5,559
2009/10 47.5% 45.9% +1.6 3,776 1,793

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
12.7 weeks
0.8 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-0.2 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.3%
202 of 3,831 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 9.6 weeks September 2024 — 13.9 weeks October 2024 — 13.0 weeks November 2024 — 9.6 weeks December 2024 — 11.4 weeks January 2025 — 13.4 weeks February 2025 — 12.0 weeks March 2025 — 11.1 weeks April 2025 — 14.3 weeks May 2025 — 13.3 weeks June 2025 — 12.1 weeks July 2025 — 12.9 weeks August 2025 — 16.1 weeks September 2025 — 13.2 weeks October 2025 — 12.1 weeks November 2025 — 14.3 weeks December 2025 — 11.4 weeks January 2026 — 11.7 weeks February 2026 — 15.6 weeks March 2026 — 10.1 weeks April 2026 — 9.1 weeks May 2026 — 10.7 weeks June 2026 — 13.6 weeks July 2026 — 12.7 weeks 12.7

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 12.7 wks 3,831 3,629 5.3%
June 2026 13.6 wks 3,985 3,783 5.1%
May 2026 10.7 wks 3,716 3,529 5.0%
April 2026 9.1 wks 3,782 3,587 5.2%
March 2026 10.1 wks 3,802 3,606 5.2%
February 2026 15.6 wks 3,982 3,802 4.5%
January 2026 11.7 wks 4,023 3,861 4.0%
December 2025 11.4 wks 4,038 3,840 4.9%
November 2025 14.3 wks 4,276 4,094 4.3%
October 2025 12.1 wks 4,336 4,218 2.7%
September 2025 13.2 wks 4,739 4,531 4.4%
August 2025 16.1 wks 4,419 4,196 5.0%
July 2025 12.9 wks 4,331 4,100 5.3%
June 2025 12.1 wks 4,568 4,302 5.8%
May 2025 13.3 wks 4,443 4,209 5.3%
April 2025 14.3 wks 4,345 4,088 5.9%
March 2025 11.1 wks 4,039 3,820 5.4%
February 2025 12.0 wks 4,347 4,185 3.7%
January 2025 13.4 wks 4,396 4,016 8.6%
December 2024 11.4 wks 4,351 3,580 17.7%
November 2024 9.6 wks 4,259 3,311 22.3%
October 2024 13.0 wks 4,566 3,272 28.3%
September 2024 13.9 wks 4,460 3,150 29.4%
August 2024 9.6 wks 4,522 3,302 27.0%

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Centre average: 34.26% · 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 34.26% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Wolverhampton?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Wolverhampton is 12.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Wolverhampton Driving Test Centre?
Wolverhampton Driving Test Centre is located at Spring Road, Wolverhampton. 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