Centre directory
Watford test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Watford. It combines the recorded centre location around Watford and Hertfordshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Watford
- Anonymous slot: Tue, 8 Dec 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Mon, 18 Jan 2027, 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.
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 complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Watford
The recorded address places this centre in Watford and Hertfordshire. 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 Otterspool Way (A41), Hartspring Roundabout, North Western Avenue (A41), Berrygrove Interchange (A4008), Colne Way (A41), and Stephenson Way (A4008) 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.
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 Watford
Watford recorded a 46.2% pass rate in the published period, 5.5 percentage points below the 51.7% regional figure and 3.9 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
- 44.8%
- Automatic tests
- 41.1%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 129
- Median wait
- 15.4 weeks
6,479 first attempts in 2025–26
4,727 automatic tests in 2025–26
2.0% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 293 standard slots still available (5.0%) and 24 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 Watford
CP HouseOtterspool WayWatfordHertfordshireWD25 8HUUse the map to plan your arrival around WD25 and orient yourself using Otterspool Way (A41), Hartspring Roundabout, and North Western Avenue (A41). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Watford?
There are 2 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Watford test centre?
Watford is recorded at CP House, Otterspool Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8HU. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Watford?
Otterspool Way (A41), Hartspring Roundabout, North Western Avenue (A41), Berrygrove Interchange (A4008), Colne Way (A41), and Stephenson Way (A4008) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Watford?
DVSA recorded 12,939 car tests and a 46.2% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 15.4 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Watford?
The official neighbour dataset lists Borehamwood (London), Mill Hill (London), and Pinner (London) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Watford?
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.