St Helens (Liverpool) Test Centre

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

    About St Helens (Liverpool) Test Centre

    There are two DVSA driving test centres in St Helens, once you eliminate North Western Avenue which is a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) test centre. On Boundary Road, located within the same industrial estate as many other local businesses, this test centre offers a dynamic testing environment. Test routes leaving Boundary Road often incorporate a variety of road conditions, from residential streets to more complex urban layouts. Expect to encounter diverse traffic situations, including busy junctions and roundabouts, as well as maintaining appropriate speeds on faster roads. The centre's location in a mixed urban and industrial area means that learners should be prepared for situations involving parked vehicles, pedestrian crossings, and potentially multi-lane roads. A thorough understanding of hazard perception and independent driving is crucial here, as test routes will assess a candidate's ability to adapt to varying road scenarios. With its varied routes, St Helens (Liverpool) provides a robust test of driving proficiency.

    Driving Test Cancellations at St Helens (Liverpool)

    St Helens (Liverpool) Driving Test Centre is a busy test hub, so securing an early test can be challenging. Many learners opt to find cancellations to avoid long waiting times. Our service constantly monitors the DVSA system for new test slots at St Helens (Liverpool) and other centres across the UK. By checking the DVSA website 24/7, Find Me A Driving Test helps you get an earlier test date. This significantly reduces your waiting time and allows you to take your test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at St Helens (Liverpool)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the pass rate at St Helens (Liverpool) has declined, moving from 52% to 40.2% (down 11.8 percentage points). It peaked at 52% in 2013-14 and was lowest at 38.2% in 2022-23, with a long-run average of 45.5%. 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 40.2%
    2023-24 38.6%
    2022-23 38.2%
    2021-22 44.6%
    2020-21 47.5%
    2019-20 45.7%
    2018-19 48.4%
    2017-18 46.6%
    2016-17 47.1%
    2015-16 48.6%
    2014-15 48.7%
    2013-14 52%

    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 St Helens (Liverpool) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.