Trowbridge Test Centre

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

    About Trowbridge Test Centre

    The Trowbridge Driving Test Centre is situated in the county of Wiltshire, serving as a key location for learner drivers in the South West. Conveniently located near the town centre at Unit 11, Paxcroft Business Centre within the Paxcroft Farm estate, it provides a practical setting for various test scenarios. Test routes originating from Trowbridge typically encompass a mix of urban driving challenges and rural road experiences. This includes navigating through residential areas with parked cars, multi-lane roundabouts, and junctions with varying traffic levels within Trowbridge itself. Additionally, routes often extend to surrounding villages or less congested A-roads, requiring candidates to adapt to different speed limits and road conditions. While specific pass rate data for Trowbridge is not publicly available, it is generally consistent with the national average, suggesting a moderate challenge for candidates. Thorough preparation and familiarity with both town and country driving are therefore advisable for anyone taking their test here.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Trowbridge

    For those seeking an earlier driving test at Trowbridge, cancellations can arise unexpectedly due to various reasons, such as examiner availability or other candidates rescheduling. Availability of these short-notice tests can be sporadic and requires consistent checking. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA booking system, specifically looking for new driving test slots at the Trowbridge centre. This service significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test, allowing you to bypass the need for constant manual checks and potentially reduce your waiting time.

    Pass rate trend at Trowbridge

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Trowbridge, from 2011-12 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2011-12 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Trowbridge has declined, moving from 53.6% to 51.1% (down 2.5 percentage points). It peaked at 59.1% in 2014-15 and was lowest at 48.8% in 2016-17, with a long-run average of 52.2%. 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 51.1%
    2023-24 50.3%
    2022-23 52.1%
    2021-22 50.3%
    2020-21 55.4%
    2019-20 49.8%
    2018-19 50.1%
    2017-18 49.9%
    2016-17 48.8%
    2015-16 55.5%
    2014-15 59.1%
    2013-14 53.4%
    2012-13 51.7%
    2011-12 53.6%

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