Swindon Test Centre

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

    About Swindon Test Centre

    ### Swindon Driving Test Centre: A Comprehensive Guide Swindon Driving Test Centre, nestled within the county of Wiltshire, offers a well-rounded testing experience that incorporates both urban and semi-rural driving environments. Located at **Willie Snook House, Hillmead SW, Swindon, SN5 5US**, the centre's strategic position means test routes extend through diverse settings. Learners can anticipate navigating busy town roads, encountering various traffic systems, and demonstrating their ability to handle different speed limits. The routes frequently include multi-lane carriageways, complex roundabouts such as the famously intricate Magic Roundabout (though likely not part of the core test route, instructors often use it for practice), and residential streets requiring keen observation for hazards. This variety ensures candidates are thoroughly assessed on their adaptability and hazard perception skills across different road conditions prevalent in Swindon and its surrounding areas.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Swindon

    Driving test cancellations at Swindon Driving Test Centre can provide an opportunity for earlier test dates. Learner drivers often face long waiting times for practical tests, but cancellations can become available unexpectedly. These cancellations arise when other candidates reschedule or cancel their own tests. Finding these slots manually can be time-consuming; however, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA system 24/7. This dramatically increases your chances of securing an earlier test, allowing you to take your practical examination sooner than originally anticipated at the Swindon centre.

    Pass rate trend at Swindon

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Swindon, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Swindon has improved, moving from 47.2% to 49.3% (up 2.1 percentage points). It peaked at 56.4% in 2015-16 and was lowest at 46.6% in 2021-22, with a long-run average of 51%. 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 49.3%
    2023-24 47.5%
    2022-23 46.7%
    2021-22 46.6%
    2020-21 53.2%
    2019-20 47.5%
    2018-19 50.6%
    2017-18 52.8%
    2016-17 55.5%
    2015-16 56.4%
    2014-15 53.4%
    2013-14 54.2%
    2012-13 53.1%
    2011-12 51.9%
    2009-10 49.9%
    2008-09 47.2%

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