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# Guildford Test Centre 

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

## Quick facts

-   Slyfield Industrial Estate, off Moorfield Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1SA 
-   Pass rate: **51.7%** (2024-25) 
-   County: **Surrey** 

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## About Guildford Test Centre

The Guildford Driving Test Centre, situated in the county of Surrey, offers a comprehensive testing experience for learner drivers. Located at Peasmarsh, Guildford, GU3 1NA, the centre is easily accessible and provides a good mix of urban and rural roads to challenge candidates. Test routes from Guildford typically incorporate a variety of road conditions, including busy town driving, junctions, roundabouts, and dual carriageways. Expect areas such as the A3 and local residential streets to feature, requiring keen observation and hazard perception. The centre's pass rate generally reflects the national average, indicating a fair but rigorous assessment. Learners should prepare for scenarios demanding precision with manoeuvres and confident independent driving. Understanding the local road network around Guildford will significantly benefit test preparation, ensuring candidates are familiar with potential challenges and common test routes before their examination.

## Driving Test Cancellations at Guildford

Securing an earlier driving test at Guildford Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often seek cancellations to avoid long waiting times. Finding a driving test cancellation here typically involves frequently checking the DVSA website for new slots. However, this can be time-consuming. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service that scans the DVSA website 24/7 specifically for cancellations at Guildford, alerting users to available test dates as soon as they appear. This significantly increases the chances of securing an earlier test at this popular Surrey centre, allowing learners to book a slot that suits their schedule without constant manual checking.

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## Pass rate trend at Guildford

### Pass rate over time

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

Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Guildford has improved, moving from 46.3% to 51.8% (up 5.5 percentage points). It peaked at 55.4% in 2011-12 and was lowest at 42.8% in 2021-22, with a long-run average of 49.5%. 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

51.8%

2023-24

48.7%

2022-23

44.6%

2021-22

42.8%

2020-21

52.7%

2019-20

50.2%

2018-19

48.6%

2017-18

52.7%

2016-17

54%

2015-16

46.4%

2014-15

48.9%

2013-14

50.7%

2012-13

52.9%

2011-12

55.4%

2009-10

47.2%

2008-09

47.3%

2007-08

46.3%

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?

### How busy is this driving test centre?

### 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?

## You can move your test to these test centres

From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Guildford** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.

-   [
    
    Chertsey (London)
    
    14.6 km away
    
    ](/test-centres/surrey/chertsey-london)
-   [
    
    Farnborough
    
    13.6 km away
    
    ](/test-centres/hampshire/farnborough)
-   [
    
    Tolworth (London)
    
    23.5 km away
    
    ](/test-centres/greater-london/tolworth-london)

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