Bolton driving test centre
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- Nothing to pay upfront
- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: Weston Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL3 2AW
Bolton's driving test centre is on Weston Street in Great Lever, just south of the town centre. Learners come from Bolton, Farnworth, Little Lever and Kearsley.
11,570 car tests were taken there in a year, making it the 42nd busiest of around 320 centres. Its pass rate is 51.8%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Atherton is the closest other centre, about 4 miles away, and Bury is about 6. You can see how they compare further down.
How long is the wait at Bolton driving test centre?
If you book at Bolton on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. Earlier dates come free as driving test cancellations, when other learners move or cancel theirs, and we watch for them on your behalf. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Bolton?
In the latest official figures, 51.8% of driving tests at Bolton were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 56.7%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Bolton
- Tell us what you needPick Bolton and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Bolton, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Bolton
Tell us you want Bolton and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
Already have a test booked? You don't need to cancel it. We can look for an earlier date and move it for you.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Bolton
How Bolton compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton (Manchester) | This centre | 51.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 4.2 miles | 44.3% | 24+ weeks |
| Bury (Manchester) | 6.1 miles | 46.3% | 24+ weeks |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 8.7 miles | 44.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Chorley | 10.2 miles | 52.8% | 23.8 weeks |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 10.4 miles | 46.6% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Bolton test centre
Where is Bolton driving test centre?
It's at Weston Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester. If you're using a sat nav, put in BL3 2AW.
How do I find an earlier test at Bolton?
Dates at Bolton come free when other learners move or cancel, but they don't stay free for long. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when we find one. There's nothing to pay upfront.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Bolton?
It does happen. When someone pulls out of a test at Bolton at the last minute, the date comes free, but it's usually gone quickly. We'll phone you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp for short notice dates, so keep your phone close if you'd take one.
Can I have a test booked while you look?
Yes. Keep it, and we'll look for an earlier date to move it to. Your test is only moved if you reply YES.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Bolton?
Bolton is one of the busier centres in Greater Manchester. Book at Bolton on your own and the first week with a good choice of dates is 24+ weeks away. With us, finding an earlier date usually takes 1 to 2 weeks, often less. The test date we find may still be a few weeks off, but it's sooner than you'd get booking yourself.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.