Centre directory
Merthyr Tydfil test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Merthyr Tydfil. It combines the recorded centre location around Pentrebach and Merthyr Tydfil, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
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 each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Merthyr Tydfil
The recorded address places this centre in an industrial-estate setting around Pentrebach and Merthyr Tydfil. 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 Abercanaid Roundabout, Leo's Roundabout, Merthyr Road (A4054), Cardiff Road (A4054), Bridge Street (B4285), and Glantaff Road (B4285) 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. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Pentre-bach and Troed-y-rhiw.
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 Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil recorded a 51.2% pass rate in the published period, 1.2 percentage points below the 52.4% regional figure and 1.1 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
- 50.3%
- Automatic tests
- 42.7%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 46
- Median wait
- 8.9 weeks
2,247 first attempts in 2025–26
696 automatic tests in 2025–26
2.0% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 790 standard slots still available (47.5%) and 11.5 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 Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Industrial ParkPentrebachMerthyr TydfilCF48 4DRUse the map to plan your arrival around CF48 and orient yourself using Abercanaid Roundabout, Leo's Roundabout, and Merthyr Road (A4054). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Merthyr Tydfil?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Merthyr Tydfil test centre?
Merthyr Tydfil is recorded at Merthyr Industrial Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DR. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Merthyr Tydfil?
Abercanaid Roundabout, Leo's Roundabout, Merthyr Road (A4054), Cardiff Road (A4054), Bridge Street (B4285), and Glantaff Road (B4285) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Merthyr Tydfil?
DVSA recorded 4,446 car tests and a 51.2% 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
The official neighbour dataset lists Llantrisant, Abergavenny, and Cardiff (Llanishen) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Merthyr Tydfil?
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.