--- title: "Wallasey Driving Test Centre | Merseyside | 39.3% Pass Rate" description: "Wallasey driving test centre in Merseyside — 39.3% 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": "Wallasey" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Wallasey Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/merseyside/wallasey", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "17c King Street, Wallasey, Merseyside", "postalCode": "CH44 8AT", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.423, "longitude": -3.06 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is advisable to arrive at the test centre approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. 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Wallasey # Wallasey Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Merseyside. ## Quick facts - 17c King Street, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 8AT - Pass rate: **39.3%** - County: **Merseyside** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.423&mlon=-3.06#map=15/53.423/-3.06) ## About Wallasey Test Centre The Wallasey Driving Test Centre is situated on a residential street, facilitating a varied and challenging test experience. Located at the edge of both urban and suburban environments, examiners typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions into test routes. Learners can expect to navigate busy junctions, negotiate roundabouts of varying sizes, and encounter both 20mph and 30mph zones. The routes often include sections with parked cars, demanding strong observational skills and accurate pass manoeuvres. The centre's proximity to larger A-roads means that dual carriagage driving may also feature, testing ability to merge, overtake, and maintain appropriate speeds. This blend of environments ensures that candidates demonstrate a comprehensive skill set representative of safe driving in a range of real-world scenarios. Wallasey's pass rates are generally in line with the national average, suggesting a fair and consistent assessment process. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Wallasey Finding driving test cancellations at Wallasey can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face significant wait times for an available slot. Finding a cancellation requires persistent checking of the DVSA website. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service that monitors the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations specifically at the Wallasey Driving Test Centre. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test, allowing you to take your practical examination sooner than waiting for standard DVSA releases. [Get cancellation alerts for Wallasey](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Wallasey ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Wallasey, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Wallasey has improved, moving from 44.7% to 49.6% (up 4.9 percentage points). It peaked at 49.6% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 38.3% in 2022-23, with a long-run average of 43.9%. 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 49.6% 2023-24 42.6% 2022-23 38.3% 2021-22 39.3% 2020-21 46.7% 2019-20 42.2% 2018-19 42.6% 2017-18 42.1% 2016-17 41.1% 2015-16 44% 2014-15 44.1% 2012-13 45.9% 2011-12 46.1% 2010-11 45.2% 2009-10 45.8% 2008-09 45.9% 2007-08 44.7% ## 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 **Wallasey** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Upton 4.4 km away ](/test-centres/merseyside/upton) - [ Norris Green (Liverpool) 9.4 km away ](/test-centres/merseyside/norris-green-liverpool) - [ Speke (Liverpool) 15.6 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.