Pwllheli test swaps

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

At a glance

Active swaps: 0
Pass rate: 68.1%
Local area: Pwllheli and Gwynedd
Region: Wales
Postcode: LL53 5NT
Status: DVSA / GB live matching

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68.1%
DVSA pass rate: 737
tests in source period: Pwllheli and Gwynedd
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 Pwllheli

The recorded address places this centre in Pwllheli and Gwynedd. 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 Yr Ala (A497), Pont y Garreg-fechan (A499), Lôn Dywod (A497), Stryd Fawr (A497), Y Traeth (A497), and Ffordd Caerdydd within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Yr Ala (A497), Pont y Garreg-fechan (A499), Lôn Dywod (A497), Stryd Fawr (A497), and Y Traeth (A497) with local roads such as Ffordd Caerdydd makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.

The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Pwllheli.

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 Pwllheli

Pwllheli recorded a 68.1% pass rate in the published period, 15.7 percentage points above the 52.4% regional figure and 18.0 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: 66.7%; 474 first attempts in 2025-26
Automatic tests: 58.8%; 80 automatic tests in 2025-26
Zero-fault first tests: 19; 4.0% of first attempts
Median wait: 12.7 weeks; Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 26 standard slots still available (9.5%) and 17.3 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 Pwllheli

33A Cardiff RoadPwllheliGwyneddLL53 5NT

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Use the map to plan your arrival around LL53 and orient yourself using Yr Ala (A497), Pont y Garreg-fechan (A499), and Lôn Dywod (A497). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

Nearby alternatives to Pwllheli

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 Pwllheli?

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

Where is Pwllheli test centre?

Pwllheli is recorded at 33A Cardiff Road, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 5NT. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Pwllheli?

Yr Ala (A497), Pont y Garreg-fechan (A499), Lôn Dywod (A497), Stryd Fawr (A497), Y Traeth (A497), and Ffordd Caerdydd are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Pwllheli?

DVSA recorded 737 car tests and a 68.1% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 12.7 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Pwllheli?

The official neighbour dataset lists Bangor, Bala, and Rhyl as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Pwllheli?

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.