Merthyr Tydfil driving test centre
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Test centre address: Merthyr Industrial Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4DR
Merthyr Tydfil's driving test centre (Merthyr Tudful in Welsh) is on the industrial park at Pentrebach, about 2 miles south of the town centre. Learners come from Merthyr, Aberdare and the Cynon Valley, Treharris, Rhymney and Tredegar.
4,446 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 51.2%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 14.4 weeks booking on your own. Llantrisant is about 14 miles away, with Cardiff (Llanishen), Abergavenny and Brecon each about 15 or 16.
How long is the wait at Merthyr Tydfil driving test centre?
If you book at Merthyr Tydfil on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 14.4 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
In the latest official figures, 51.2% of driving tests at Merthyr Tydfil were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 53.5%.
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 Merthyr Tydfil
- Tell us what you needPick Merthyr Tydfil and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Merthyr Tydfil, 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 Merthyr Tydfil
Tell us you want Merthyr Tydfil 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.
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Driving test centres near Merthyr Tydfil
How Merthyr Tydfil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | This centre | 51.2% | 14.4 weeks |
| Llantrisant | 13.5 miles | 54% | 12 weeks |
| Cardiff (Llanishen) | 15.4 miles | 46.5% | 14.8 weeks |
| Brecon | 15.6 miles | 58.7% | 9 weeks |
| Abergavenny | 16.2 miles | 64.2% | 12.4 weeks |
| Bridgend | 17.7 miles | 53.3% | 7.8 weeks |
Questions about Merthyr Tydfil test centre
Where is Merthyr Tydfil driving test centre?
On Merthyr Industrial Park at Pentrebach, CF48 4DR. The postcode covers the whole park, so look for the test centre once you're in.
How long is the wait at Merthyr Tydfil?
About 14.4 weeks booking on your own. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How many people pass at Merthyr Tydfil?
51.2% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
How do I find an earlier test at Merthyr Tydfil?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as one comes up.
Can I get a last minute test at Merthyr Tydfil?
Yes. We'll ring you as well as messaging you for a date only days away.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.