Merthyr TydfilDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Merthyr Tydfil conducted 4,446 car practical tests and 2,275 candidates passed: a 51.2% pass rate, +1.2 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 139 of 267 centres and 12 of 18 in Wales.
Practise Merthyr Tydfil routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 14 practice routes near Merthyr Tydfil with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Merthyr Tydfil pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Merthyr Tydfil
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 58.3% to 51.2% (-7.1 points). Test volumes changed too, from 3,273 to 4,446 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Merthyr Tydfil | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3,273 | 1,907 | 58.3% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 3,231 | 1,699 | 52.6% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 3,365 | 1,676 | 49.8% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 3,703 | 1,981 | 53.5% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 4,446 | 2,275 | 51.2% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was September 2025 (60% from 270 tests) and the weakest was November 2025 (47.4%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Merthyr Tydfil
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Llantrisant (22 km, 54%).
What the test at Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 2,275 passes from 4,446 car practical tests at Merthyr Tydfil, 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
- 1,131 of 2,247 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (50.3%). 46 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Merthyr Tydfil?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Llantrisant, about 22 km away, at 54% 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 14 practice route patterns around Merthyr Tydfil. 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.