Bodmin Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Bodmin Test Centre

    Bodmin Driving Test Centre is situated in Brookmount Court, Walker Lines Offices, Beatrice Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1RD. This location places it within a mixed urban and rural setting, offering a diverse range of driving conditions for test candidates. Learners can expect to navigate through Bodmin's town centre, encountering various traffic systems, pedestrian crossings, and potentially one-way streets. The test routes are likely to extend into the surrounding rural areas, presenting challenges such as country roads with varying speed limits, sharper bends, and the need to anticipate hazards associated with rural driving. The reported pass rate for Bodmin Driving Test Centre was 40.5% in 2019-20. This pass rate is below the national average, suggesting that candidates may face a more challenging test environment, requiring thorough preparation and a solid understanding of both urban and rural driving techniques.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Bodmin

    Driving test cancellations at Bodmin can occur for various reasons, including examiner availability, adverse weather, or vehicle issues. Securing an earlier test date can be challenging due to high demand. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service to help learners in this situation. Our system constantly monitors the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations at Bodmin Driving Test Centre, increasing your chances of finding an earlier slot. This service can be particularly beneficial if you need to retake your test sooner or wish to fast-track your learning journey.

    Pass rate trend at Bodmin

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Bodmin, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Bodmin has declined, moving from 51.9% to 46.1% (down 5.8 percentage points). It peaked at 55.9% in 2010-11 and was lowest at 38.5% in 2020-21, with a long-run average of 47.9%. 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 46.1%
    2023-24 42.3%
    2022-23 40.7%
    2021-22 39.5%
    2020-21 38.5%
    2019-20 40.5%
    2018-19 39.3%
    2017-18 44.6%
    2016-17 50.7%
    2015-16 50.5%
    2014-15 52.7%
    2013-14 53.2%
    2012-13 55.6%
    2011-12 53.2%
    2010-11 55.9%
    2009-10 54%
    2008-09 52.9%
    2007-08 51.9%

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