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Louth test swaps

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

53.9%

DVSA pass rate

740

tests in source period

Louth and Lincolnshire

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 Louth

The recorded address places this centre in a leisure or sports venue around Louth and Lincolnshire. 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 Kenwick Road (B1200), Legbourne Road (B1200), Newmarket (B1200), Wood Lane, St Bernards Avenue, and Stewton Lane within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Kenwick Road (B1200), Legbourne Road (B1200), and Newmarket (B1200) with local roads such as Wood Lane, St Bernards Avenue, and Stewton Lane makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.

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 Louth

Louth recorded a 53.9% pass rate in the published period, 3.4 percentage points above the 50.5% regional figure and 3.8 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
56.0%

414 first attempts in 2025–26

Automatic tests
41.1%

129 automatic tests in 2025–26

Zero-fault first tests
20

4.8% of first attempts

Median wait
15.1 weeks

Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 7 standard slots still available (3.4%) and 14.5 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.

Centre location

Where to find Louth

Meridian Leisure CentreWood LaneLouthLincolnshireLN11 8RS

Use the map to plan your arrival around LN11 and orient yourself using Kenwick Road (B1200), Legbourne Road (B1200), and Newmarket (B1200). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Louth?

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

Where is Louth test centre?

Louth is recorded at Meridian Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8RS. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Louth?

Kenwick Road (B1200), Legbourne Road (B1200), Newmarket (B1200), Wood Lane, St Bernards Avenue, and Stewton 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 Louth?

DVSA recorded 740 car tests and a 53.9% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 15.1 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Louth?

The official neighbour dataset lists Grimsby Coldwater, Skegness, and Lincoln as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Louth?

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.