Cardiff (Llanishen) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Cardiff (Llanishen) Test Centre

    The Cardiff (Llanishen) Driving Test Centre is located at Crown Buildings, Ty-Glas Rd, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DB. This test centre is strategically placed to offer a diverse range of driving environments, preparing learners for various real-world scenarios. Test routes typically incorporate a mix of urban roads with moderate to heavy traffic, residential areas with potential hazards like parked cars and narrow streets, and some faster-flowing A-roads. Expect to navigate busy junctions and roundabouts that assess independent driving skills. The general consensus from instructors highlights the variety of routes, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of a learner's ability to handle different road conditions. While specific pass rates fluctuate, Cardiff (Llanishen) generally aligns with the national average, suggesting a fair and consistent testing standard. This variety in routes helps candidates develop a robust driving skill set vital for safe driving.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Cardiff (Llanishen)

    Driving test cancellations at Cardiff (Llanishen) can become available at short notice. Learners seeking earlier test dates should regularly check for openings. Demand for tests in Cardiff is high, making cancellations a valuable opportunity to secure a slot sooner. Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA portal, automatically detecting new cancellations at Cardiff (Llanishen) and notifying users. This service significantly increases the chances of finding and booking an earlier driving test, reducing wait times for learners in the area.

    Pass rate trend at Cardiff (Llanishen)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2012-13 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Cardiff (Llanishen) has improved, moving from 46% to 51.3% (up 5.3 percentage points). It peaked at 57.7% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 46% in 2012-13, with a long-run average of 51.1%. 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 51.3%
    2023-24 50.4%
    2022-23 57.7%
    2021-22 57%
    2020-21 57.2%
    2019-20 52.3%
    2018-19 50.5%
    2017-18 50.1%
    2016-17 47.5%
    2015-16 48.4%
    2014-15 48.4%
    2013-14 47%
    2012-13 46%

    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 Cardiff (Llanishen) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.