--- title: "Wakefield Driving Test Centre | 47% Pass Rate" description: "Wakefield driving test centre in West Yorkshire — 47% 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": "West Yorkshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/west-yorkshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Wakefield" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Wakefield Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/west-yorkshire/wakefield", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "SilkWood Park, Mothers Way, Ossett, West Yorkshire", "postalCode": "WF5 9TR", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.683, "longitude": -1.499 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Finding a driving test cancellation at Wakefield Driving Test Centre manually can be time-consuming. Services like Find Me A Driving Test can help by constantly scanning the DVSA website for available slots at this specific centre. This increases your chances of securing an earlier test date." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How busy is this driving test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Wakefield Driving Test Centre is located in a busy urban area within West Yorkshire. This means it experiences high demand for test slots. Consequently, booking a test here often involves a significant waiting period without using cancellation services." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is advisable to arrive at Wakefield Driving Test Centre approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. 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Wakefield # Wakefield Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in West Yorkshire. ## Quick facts - SilkWood Park, Mothers Way, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9TR - Pass rate: **47%** - County: **West Yorkshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.683&mlon=-1.499#map=15/53.683/-1.499) ## About Wakefield Test Centre The Wakefield Driving Test Centre is conveniently located in the West Yorkshire Urban Area at Unit 10, Monckton Road Industrial Estate, WF2 7AL. This prime location means test routes will predominantly feature town driving scenarios. Learners should expect to navigate busy urban roads, intricate roundabouts, and various pedestrian crossings. The area also presents a mix of residential streets, potentially requiring parallel parking manoeuvres and effective hazard perception. The centre's position within a bustling industrial estate might introduce commercial traffic, demanding confident decision-making and awareness. The test routes are designed to assess a broad range of driving skills in a real-world setting. Despite its urban setting, the pass rate at Wakefield is on par with the national average, indicating a fair assessment environment. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Wakefield Driving test cancellations at Wakefield can be frustrating to find due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for an available slot. Find Me A Driving Test offers a solution by scanning the DVSA website 24/7 for new test dates and cancellations specifically at the Wakefield centre. This service significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test. You will receive immediate notifications of any openings, allowing you to book your practical test much sooner than traditionally possible. [Get cancellation alerts for Wakefield](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Wakefield ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Wakefield, from 2009-10 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2009-10 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Wakefield has remained broadly stable, moving from 46.3% to 46.7% (up 0.4 percentage points). It peaked at 50.1% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 40.1% in 2011-12, with a long-run average of 45.2%. 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 46.7% 2023-24 48.2% 2022-23 50.1% 2021-22 47% 2020-21 44.1% 2019-20 43.5% 2018-19 46.4% 2017-18 46.7% 2016-17 46.6% 2015-16 46.4% 2014-15 42.9% 2013-14 41.5% 2012-13 41.9% 2011-12 40.1% 2009-10 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 **Wakefield** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Heckmondwike 11.7 km away ](/test-centres/west-yorkshire/heckmondwike) - [ Pontefract 12.3 km away ](/test-centres/west-yorkshire/pontefract) - [ Huddersfield 19.3 km away ](/test-centres/west-yorkshire/huddersfield) 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.