Chippenham Test Centre

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

    About Chippenham Test Centre

    From the Chippenham Driving Test Centre in Wiltshire, candidates can expect a comprehensive assessment of their driving skills. Located at Unit 3 A, Methuen Park, Chippenham, SN14 0GT, the centre is ideally situated to offer a varied test experience. Test routes will likely include navigating the busy A4 and A350, alongside quieter residential streets, demanding adaptability and awareness from learners. Roundabouts, crossroads, and varying speed limits are commonplace, testing hazard perception and defensive driving. The town centre, with its one-way systems, will assess observational skills and lane discipline. Known for a pass rate that is broadly in line with national averages, Chippenham provides a realistic environment for demonstrating safe and confident driving. This blend of urban and potentially semi-rural driving scenarios ensures that successful candidates are well-prepared for a diverse range of road conditions.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Chippenham

    For those looking to secure an earlier driving test at Chippenham, cancellations can be a key factor. While securing a cancellation directly can be challenging, platforms like Find Me A Driving Test continuously monitor the DVSA system 24/7. This constant scanning significantly increases the chances of finding an available slot at the Chippenham Driving Test Centre, often at short notice. By staying informed about last-minute openings, learners can potentially reduce their waiting time and take their test sooner in Chippenham.

    Pass rate trend at Chippenham

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Chippenham has remained broadly stable, moving from 51.8% to 50.6% (down 1.2 percentage points). It peaked at 52.8% in 2014-15 and was lowest at 44.7% in 2017-18, with a long-run average of 49.2%. 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 50.6%
    2023-24 47.6%
    2022-23 46.4%
    2021-22 45.9%
    2020-21 50.2%
    2019-20 47%
    2018-19 45.9%
    2017-18 44.7%
    2016-17 47.7%
    2015-16 50.4%
    2014-15 52.8%
    2013-14 49.4%
    2012-13 49.5%
    2011-12 51.3%
    2010-11 51.9%
    2009-10 52.2%
    2008-09 51.1%
    2007-08 51.8%

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