Southport (Liverpool) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Merseyside.

    About Southport (Liverpool) Test Centre

    The Southport (Liverpool) Driving Test Centre is situated in the metropolitan borough of Sefton, part of Merseyside. This centre offers a varied driving experience, with test routes designed to assess a driver's ability across diverse road conditions. Learners can expect to navigate through urban areas, dealing with moderate to heavy traffic, junctions, and pedestrian crossings. The routes also incorporate residential streets, requiring careful observation and control at lower speeds. Dual carriageways may feature, demanding competence at higher speeds and safe lane changes. The test centre's location close to a mix of road types means a comprehensive understanding of various driving scenarios is essential for a successful pass. While specific pass rates for Southport (Liverpool) are not publicly disclosed by the DVSA, the general trend in Merseyside often reflects national averages, where thorough preparation and familiarity with the local road network significantly contribute to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Southport (Liverpool)

    Unexpected circumstances can lead to driving test cancellations at Southport (Liverpool). If you need to rearrange your test, it is crucial to act quickly. Finding an earlier test at Southport (Liverpool) can be challenging due to high demand. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations and early test dates at this specific centre. This service significantly increases your chances of securing a more convenient test slot, allowing you to take your test sooner at Southport (Liverpool) Driving Test Centre.

    Pass rate trend at Southport (Liverpool)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Southport (Liverpool), from 2013-14 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Southport (Liverpool) has improved, moving from 50.2% to 59.2% (up 9 percentage points). It peaked at 59.2% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 48.5% in 2015-16, with a long-run average of 52.8%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 59.2%
    2023-24 56.3%
    2022-23 55.3%
    2021-22 56.1%
    2020-21 59%
    2019-20 50.7%
    2018-19 50.3%
    2017-18 49%
    2016-17 49%
    2015-16 48.5%
    2014-15 50.1%
    2013-14 50.2%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Southport (Liverpool) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.