Wellingborough Test Centre

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

    About Wellingborough Test Centre

    The Wellingborough Driving Test Centre is situated at Unit 15, Leyland Trading Estate, Irthlingborough Rd, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1RT. Nestled within a busy trading estate, this test centre presents a diverse range of driving scenarios for learners. Test routes commonly feature industrial estate roads, requiring keen observation for parked vehicles and merging traffic. Expect to encounter a mix of urban roads with varying speed limits, intricate town centre navigation, and potentially faster rural roads surrounding Wellingborough. Examiners will assess your ability to handle crossroads, roundabouts of different sizes, and pedestrian crossings efficiently and safely. The pass rate for Wellingborough suggests a moderately challenging environment, reflecting the variety of road conditions. Learners should focus on hazard perception, independent driving, and maintaining appropriate speeds for all road types encountered.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Wellingborough

    Finding driving test cancellations at the Wellingborough centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for initial test dates. However, our service constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test slots or cancellations that become available specifically at the Wellingborough Driving Test Centre. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test date. We notify you instantly when a suitable cancellation arises, saving you the effort of repeatedly checking the DVSA site yourself.

    Pass rate trend at Wellingborough

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Wellingborough, from 2012-13 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2012-13 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Wellingborough has improved, moving from 50% to 55.1% (up 5.1 percentage points). It peaked at 65.1% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 47.5% in 2014-15, with a long-run average of 56.9%. 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 55.1%
    2023-24 53%
    2022-23 54.1%
    2021-22 65.1%
    2020-21 64.4%
    2019-20 60.8%
    2018-19 61%
    2017-18 59.3%
    2016-17 60.5%
    2015-16 55.5%
    2014-15 47.5%
    2013-14 53.1%
    2012-13 50%

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