Darlington test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Darlington. It combines the recorded centre location around Darlington and Durham, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
At a glance
- Active swaps
- 0
- Pass rate
- 47.1%
- Local area
- Darlington and Durham
- Region
- North-east England
- Postcode
- DL1 4PW
- Status
- DVSA / GB live matching
- 47.1%
- DVSA pass rate
- 12,183
- tests in source period
- Darlington and Durham
- 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
List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Darlington
The recorded address places this centre in a business or enterprise setting around Darlington and Durham. 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 Yarm Road (A67), Yarm Road (B6280), McMullen Road, Geneva Road, Salters Lane, and Senhouse Road within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Yarm Road (A67) and Yarm Road (B6280) with local roads such as McMullen Road, Geneva Road, Salters Lane, and Senhouse Road makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals.
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 Darlington
Darlington recorded a 47.1% pass rate in the published period, 1.8 percentage points below the 48.9% regional figure and 3.0 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 48.9%
- 4,899 first attempts in 2025-26
- Automatic tests
- 40.5%
- 3,565 automatic tests in 2025-26
- Zero-fault first tests
- 212
- 4.3% of first attempts
- Median wait
- 8.9 weeks
- Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 1,315 standard slots still available (37.2%) and 15.5 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.
Where to find Darlington
DVSAHigh Point Business ParkYarm RoadDarlingtonDurhamDL1 4PWUse the map to plan your arrival around DL1 and orient yourself using Yarm Road (A67), Yarm Road (B6280), and McMullen Road. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
Nearby alternatives to Darlington
A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Darlington?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Darlington test centre?
Darlington is recorded at DVSA, High Point Business Park, Yarm Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4PW. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Darlington?
Yarm Road (A67), Yarm Road (B6280), McMullen Road, Geneva Road, Salters Lane, and Senhouse Road are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Darlington?
DVSA recorded 12,183 car tests and a 47.1% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 8.9 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Darlington?
The official neighbour dataset lists Middlesbrough, Northallerton, and Hartlepool as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Darlington?
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.