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Southampton (Maybush) test swaps

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

Anonymous live availability

Test slots available to swap at Southampton (Maybush)

Check for a match
  • Anonymous slot: Wed, 11 Nov 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.

50.3%

DVSA pass rate

10,480

tests in source period

Southampton and Hampshire

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 Southampton (Maybush)

The recorded address places this centre in Southampton and Hampshire. 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 Mansbridge Road (A27), Swaythling Road (A27), Wide Lane (A27), Thomas Lewis Way (A335), Stoneham Way (A335), and Allington Lane Roundabout 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 and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Swaythling.

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 Southampton (Maybush)

Southampton (Maybush) recorded a 50.3% pass rate in the published period, 3.0 percentage points below the 53.3% regional figure and 0.2 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
50.6%

5,495 first attempts in 2025–26

Automatic tests
45.0%

3,177 automatic tests in 2025–26

Zero-fault first tests
165

3.0% of first attempts

Median wait
13.1 weeks

Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 910 standard slots still available (14.3%) and 20 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 Southampton (Maybush)

Forest Hills DriveSouthamptonHampshireSO18 2FY

Use the map to plan your arrival around SO18 and orient yourself using Mansbridge Road (A27), Swaythling Road (A27), and Wide Lane (A27). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Southampton (Maybush)?

There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.

Where is Southampton (Maybush) test centre?

Southampton (Maybush) is recorded at Forest Hills Drive, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2FY. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Southampton (Maybush)?

Mansbridge Road (A27), Swaythling Road (A27), Wide Lane (A27), Thomas Lewis Way (A335), Stoneham Way (A335), and Allington Lane Roundabout are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Southampton (Maybush)?

DVSA recorded 10,480 car tests and a 50.3% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 13.1 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Southampton (Maybush)?

The official neighbour dataset lists Winchester, Lee On The Solent, and Portsmouth as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Southampton (Maybush)?

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.