Leicester WigstonDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Leicester (Wigston) conducted 18,868 car practical tests and 9,666 candidates passed: a 51.2% pass rate, +1.2 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 138 of 267 centres and 13 of 20 in East Midlands.
Practise Leicester Wigston routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 21 practice routes near Leicester Wigston with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Leicester Wigston pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Leicester Wigston
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate rose from 42.7% to 51.2% (+8.5 points). Test volumes changed too, from 13,411 to 18,868 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Leicester Wigston | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 13,411 | 5,720 | 42.7% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 14,944 | 6,328 | 42.3% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 16,050 | 7,017 | 43.7% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 16,361 | 7,182 | 43.9% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 18,868 | 9,666 | 51.2% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was January 2026 (55.5% from 1,640 tests) and the weakest was April 2025 (46%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Leicester Wigston
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Melton Mowbray (25 km, 69.7%).
What the test at Leicester Wigston involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Leicester Wigston driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 9,666 passes from 18,868 car practical tests at Leicester (Wigston), a pass rate of 51.2%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Leicester Wigston?
- 4,413 of 8,783 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (50.2%). 177 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Leicester Wigston?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Melton Mowbray, about 25 km away, at 69.7% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Leicester Wigston?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 21 practice route patterns around Leicester Wigston. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.