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Burton on Trent test swaps

Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Burton on Trent. It combines the recorded centre location around Burton and Staffordshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.

54.7%

DVSA pass rate

7,273

tests in source period

Burton and Staffordshire

recorded local area

Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.

How the swap works here

  1. 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
  2. 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
  3. 3. Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.

Planning around Burton on Trent

The recorded address places this centre in Burton and Staffordshire. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.

OpenStreetMap records Wellington Road (A5121), Evershed Way (A5189), Shobnall Road (A5189), Anglesey Road (A5189), Wellington Street (A5121), and Anglesey Road (B5017) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.

The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Burton-on-Trent.

Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.

What the published data says about Burton on Trent

Burton on Trent recorded a 54.7% pass rate in the published period, 8.5 percentage points above the 46.2% regional figure and 4.6 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.

First attempts
56.5%

3,842 first attempts in 2025–26

Automatic tests
43.9%

1,683 automatic tests in 2025–26

Zero-fault first tests
103

2.7% of first attempts

Median wait
17 weeks

Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 130 standard slots still available (5.8%) and 20 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.

Centre location

Where to find Burton on Trent

Wellington ParkBurton on TrentBurtonStaffordshireDE14 2TG

Use the map to plan your arrival around DE14 and orient yourself using Wellington Road (A5121), Evershed Way (A5189), and Shobnall Road (A5189). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Burton on Trent?

No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.

Where is Burton on Trent test centre?

Burton on Trent is recorded at Wellington Park, Burton on Trent, Burton, Staffordshire, DE14 2TG. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Burton on Trent?

Wellington Road (A5121), Evershed Way (A5189), Shobnall Road (A5189), Anglesey Road (A5189), Wellington Street (A5121), and Anglesey Road (B5017) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Burton on Trent?

DVSA recorded 7,273 car tests and a 54.7% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 17 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Burton on Trent?

The official neighbour dataset lists Lichfield, Derby (Alvaston), and Birmingham (Kingstanding) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Burton on Trent?

No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.

Will my learner details appear publicly?

No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.

The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.