--- title: "Upton Driving Test Centre | Merseyside | 49.5% Pass Rate" description: "Upton driving test centre in Merseyside — 49.5% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Merseyside", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/merseyside" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Upton" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Upton Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/merseyside/upton", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "53 Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside", "postalCode": "CH49 0UF", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.387, "longitude": -3.088 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Aim to arrive at Upton Driving Test Centre approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. This allows you to park, compose yourself, and meet your examiner without feeling rushed. Arriving too early can cause congestion and may disrupt other tests." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the practical test take here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The practical driving test at Upton, like all UK centres, typically lasts around 40 minutes. This includes time for an eyesight check, two vehicle safety questions, the independent driving section, and a manoeuvre." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can a driving instructor sit in on the test?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, your driving instructor can sit in on your practical test at Upton, provided there's a suitable rear seat. 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Upton # Upton Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Merseyside. ## Quick facts - 53 Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 0UF - Pass rate: **49.5%** (2024-25) - County: **Merseyside** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.387&mlon=-3.088#map=15/53.387/-3.088) ## About Upton Test Centre Upton Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Upton, Merseyside. Located at Arrowe Park Rd, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1PF, the centre offers a mix of urban and semi-rural test routes. Candidates can expect to encounter various road conditions, from busy main roads like the A551 and A552 to quieter residential streets. The test routes are designed to assess a driver's ability to handle different traffic scenarios, including roundabouts, crossroads, and pedestrian crossings. Expect to demonstrate your independent driving skills on routes that may incorporate observations of the highway code, adherence to speed limits, and safe execution of manoeuvres. While specific pass rates fluctuate, Merseyside generally sees pass rates around the national average of 45-50%, suggesting a fair but thorough assessment. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Upton Finding an earlier driving test at Upton Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for available slots. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA’s booking system 24/7 for new test dates and cancellations. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test at Upton. Being prepared to book at short notice is crucial when looking for these cancellation slots to avoid extended delays in taking your practical driving test. [Get cancellation alerts for Upton](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Upton ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Upton, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Upton has improved, moving from 45% to 50% (up 5 percentage points). It peaked at 56% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 45% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 48.6%. 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% 2023-24 47.6% 2022-23 48.6% 2021-22 49.7% 2020-21 56% 2019-20 45.7% 2018-19 47% 2017-18 49% 2016-17 51% 2015-16 49.2% 2014-15 48.6% 2012-13 49.2% 2011-12 49.8% 2010-11 47.7% 2009-10 47.5% 2008-09 45.4% 2007-08 45% ## Frequently asked questions ### How early should I arrive at this test centre? ### How long does the practical test take here? ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ### How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre? ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Upton** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Wallasey 4.4 km away ](/test-centres/merseyside/wallasey) - [ Norris Green (Liverpool) 12.6 km away ](/test-centres/merseyside/norris-green-liverpool) - [ Speke (Liverpool) 15.5 km away ](/test-centres/merseyside/speke-liverpool) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.