Grimsby Coldwater Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in North East Lincolnshire.

    About Grimsby Coldwater Test Centre

    With the picturesque town of Grimsby as its backdrop, the Coldwater Driving Test Centre in North East Lincolnshire offers a diverse and practical testing environment. The centre is situated at least 15 minutes away from the main town centre, presenting a unique set of challenges and opportunities for learners. Test routes from this centre frequently incorporate a blend of residential roads with varying speed limits, intricate junctions, and potential for encountering school zones or busy high streets during peak hours. This ensures that candidates are thoroughly assessed on their ability to adapt to different traffic conditions and road layouts. The surrounding rural areas may also feature in test routes, introducing learners to country road driving, including observations for hazards specific to these types of roads. This comprehensive approach helps prepare new drivers for a wide range of real-world scenarios upon passing their test. The pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater tends to reflect the varied nature of its test routes, requiring consistent practice across all aspects of driving.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Grimsby Coldwater

    Securing an earlier driving test at Grimsby Coldwater Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often seek cancellations to avoid long waiting times. Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA booking system, significantly increasing your chances of finding an earlier slot at Grimsby Coldwater. This service helps identify newly available appointments, allowing you to book a test sooner than typically possible. Be proactive in checking for cancellations, especially if your initial test date is several months away, to potentially secure a slot at this specific North East Lincolnshire centre much sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Grimsby Coldwater

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater, from 2014-15 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater has remained broadly stable, moving from 42.7% to 42.7% (level 0 percentage points). It peaked at 47.4% in 2016-17 and was lowest at 38.9% in 2023-24, with a long-run average of 42.9%. 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 42.7%
    2023-24 38.9%
    2022-23 41.2%
    2021-22 41%
    2020-21 47%
    2019-20 39.8%
    2018-19 40.9%
    2017-18 45.4%
    2016-17 47.4%
    2015-16 45%
    2014-15 42.7%

    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 Grimsby Coldwater to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.