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Horsforth test swaps

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

49.7%

DVSA pass rate

12,466

tests in source period

Leeds and West Yorkshire

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 complete the official DVSA phone process.

Planning around Horsforth

The recorded address places this centre in Leeds and West Yorkshire. 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 Broadway (A6120), Ring Road (A6120), Ring Road Horsforth (A6120), Ring Road West Park (A6120), Low Lane, and Broadgate Lane within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Broadway (A6120), Ring Road (A6120), Ring Road Horsforth (A6120), and Ring Road West Park (A6120) with local roads such as Low Lane and Broadgate Lane makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.

The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Horsforth.

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 Horsforth

Horsforth recorded a 49.7% pass rate in the published period, 0.5 percentage points below the 50.2% regional figure and 0.4 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
51.1%

5,945 first attempts in 2025–26

Automatic tests
45.2%

3,841 automatic tests in 2025–26

Zero-fault first tests
116

2.0% of first attempts

Median wait
10.7 weeks

Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 2,274 standard slots still available (39.1%) and 14 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 Horsforth

Room 013 Woodside House261 Low LaneHorsforthLeedsWest YorkshireLS18 5NY

Use the map to plan your arrival around LS18 and orient yourself using Broadway (A6120), Ring Road (A6120), and Ring Road Horsforth (A6120). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Horsforth?

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

Where is Horsforth test centre?

Horsforth is recorded at Room 013 Woodside House, 261 Low Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5NY. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Horsforth?

Broadway (A6120), Ring Road (A6120), Ring Road Horsforth (A6120), Ring Road West Park (A6120), Low Lane, and Broadgate Lane are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Horsforth?

DVSA recorded 12,466 car tests and a 49.7% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 10.7 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Horsforth?

The official neighbour dataset lists Bradford (Thornbury), Leeds (Fearnville), and Bradford (Heaton) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Horsforth?

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.

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