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Swansea
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The numbers in context

In the year from April 2025 to March 2026, Swansea recorded 12,375 car practical tests and 5,970 passes. These figures include all attempts and transmissions, not only first-time or manual tests.

48.2%Centre pass rate
12,375Tests taken
50.0%GB national rate
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In 2024-25, the published centre rate was 52.1%, from 10,590 tests. Changes can reflect the mix of learners and tests, so they should not be treated as a change in difficulty.

A percentage is not your personal chance of passing. The test standard is the same. Your preparation, familiarity with the area and ability to drive independently are more useful things to focus on.

Nearby centres with higher pass rates

How do other local options compare with Swansea’s 48.2%?

Up to three centres within 25 miles, highest rates first. Each recorded at least 100 tests in 2025–26.

  1. Carmarthen

    54.2%Historic pass rate
    From this centre
    23.0 miles
    Tests taken
    2,746
    Rate difference
    +6.0 percentage points
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  2. Llantrisant

    54.0%Historic pass rate
    From this centre
    24.9 miles
    Tests taken
    9,909
    Rate difference
    +5.8 percentage points
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  3. Bridgend

    53.3%Historic pass rate
    From this centre
    16.8 miles
    Tests taken
    5,990
    Rate difference
    +5.1 percentage points
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Distances are straight-line miles from Swansea, not your postcode. A higher historical rate does not make a test easier or predict your result.

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Where to find the centre

Swansea
Burrows Rd, off Langdon Rd, Kings Dock, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8QY
SA1 8QY

Address details come from the official GOV.UK directory. Check the venue, arrival instructions and any changes against your booking confirmation before travelling. This page does not show available test appointments.

Other centres within reach

These are nearby published locations, measured in a straight line from this centre. Road journeys may be longer.

Llanelli10.9 miles Bridgend16.8 miles Carmarthen23.0 miles

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Where you take the test is only part of the plan. Start with your current experience, the situations you find difficult and how much time you can realistically make for lessons. My First Pass is a matching service designed to connect learners with suitable independent instructors for bespoke tuition.

Use the course planner for an explained starting range, then have a driving assessment before agreeing the final hours. Instructor coverage, lesson dates and test availability need to be confirmed separately.

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Sources and scope
DVSA DRT122A, 2025–26 · Released 25 June 2026.
Official test-centre finder · Location dataset updated 22 October 2026.
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