Centre directory
Gosforth test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Gosforth. It combines the recorded centre location around Newcastle Upon Tyne and Tyne and Wear, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Gosforth
- Anonymous slot: Fri, 9 Oct 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
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. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Gosforth
The recorded address places this centre in Newcastle Upon Tyne and Tyne and Wear. 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 Sandy Lane (A1056), Great North Road (A1056), Rotary Way (A1056), Killingworth Way (A1056), Great North Road (B1318), and Great Lime Road (B1319) 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 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 Gosforth
Gosforth recorded a 48.4% pass rate in the published period, 0.5 percentage points below the 48.9% regional figure and 1.7 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
- 48.7%
- Automatic tests
- 44.3%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 218
- Median wait
- 16.3 weeks
5,224 first attempts in 2025–26
3,755 automatic tests in 2025–26
4.2% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 220 standard slots still available (5.5%) and 23.5 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 Gosforth
Sandy laneGosforthNewcastle Upon TyneTyne and WearNE3 5HBUse the map to plan your arrival around NE3 and orient yourself using Sandy Lane (A1056), Great North Road (A1056), and Rotary Way (A1056). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Gosforth?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Gosforth test centre?
Gosforth is recorded at Sandy lane, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5HB. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Gosforth?
Sandy Lane (A1056), Great North Road (A1056), Rotary Way (A1056), Killingworth Way (A1056), Great North Road (B1318), and Great Lime Road (B1319) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Gosforth?
DVSA recorded 10,531 car tests and a 48.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 16.3 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Gosforth?
The official neighbour dataset lists Gateshead, Blyth, and Sunderland as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Gosforth?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
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.