Bolton Driving Test Centre
The pass rate at Bolton driving test centre is 51.8% — 1.8 percentage points above the Great Britain average of 50%. DVSA figures for April 2025 to March 2026 record 5,996 passes from 11,570 tests, making it the 4th highest of the 13 centres we cover. We teach across Greater Manchester with DVSA-qualified instructors who work these routes regularly.
Bolton pass rates in detail
Official DVSA figures for April 2025 to March 2026, compared with the Great Britain average across all 318 test centres.
| Measure | Bolton | GB average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall pass rate | 51.8% | 50% |
| Male candidates | 53.5% | 50.8% |
| Female candidates | 50% | 49.1% |
| Tests conducted | 11,570 | — |
| Tests passed | 5,996 | — |
Source: DVSA table DRT122A, April 2025 to March 2026. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Areas that use Bolton test centre
Learners from these 37 areas usually take their practical test at Bolton. We cover all of them.
- Ainsworth
- Astley Bridge
- Belmont
- Blackrod
- Bolton
- Bradley Fold
- Bradshaw
- Breightmet
- Bromley Cross
- Chapeltown
- Darcy Lever
- Daubhill
- Deane
- Doffcocker
- Edgworth
- Egerton
- Farnworth
- Great Lever
- Hall i'th' Wood
- Halliwell
- Harwood
- Heaton
- Horwich
- Johnson Fold
- Kearsley
- Ladybridge
- Little Lever
- Lostock
- Morris Green
- Moses Gate
- Over Hulton
- Rivington
- Smithills
- Tonge Fold
- Tonge Moor
- Turton
- Westhoughton
Not listed? See everywhere we cover or give us a call — we probably still reach you.
Driving lessons near Bolton
Lessons around Bolton cost £35 an hour manual and £36 an hour automatic, the same as everywhere else we teach. Take them weekly at your own pace or as an intensive course if you already have a test booked here. Your instructor will cover the roads around the centre as part of your preparation.
Bolton test centre questions
What is the pass rate at Bolton test centre?
The pass rate at Bolton driving test centre is 51.8%, 1.8 percentage points above the Great Britain average of 50%. That's 5,996 passes from 11,570 tests, per DVSA figures for April 2025 to March 2026.
Do you cover Bolton test centre?
Yes — we teach across Greater Manchester and our instructors work the routes around Bolton regularly. Learners from Ainsworth, Astley Bridge, Belmont, Blackrod and other nearby areas usually take their test here.
How much are driving lessons near Bolton?
Lessons are £35 an hour manual and £36 an hour automatic, the same across our whole coverage area. A block of ten is £330 manual or £340 automatic, and intensive courses are priced per package from 5 to 45 hours.
Is Bolton a hard test centre?
Bolton is easier than average on the published figures — its 51.8% pass rate is 1.8 percentage points above the national average, and it ranks 4 of the 13 centres we cover. Preparation matters far more than the centre, though.
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