DVSA Test Centre
Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre
Everything you need before booking a driving test at Southampton (Maybush) — the latest DVSA pass rates, current waiting times, how to practise the local test routes, and the nearest alternative centres. The headline number: 47.1% of tests here ended in a pass in 2024/25.
Southampton (Maybush) pass rate (2024/25, DVSA)
National average pass rate (2024/25)
Typical wait for a test slot (May 2026)
Male / female pass rate (2024/25)
Pass rate at Southampton (Maybush)
In 2024/25, 47.1% of practical driving tests at Southampton (Maybush) ended in a pass — below the national average of 48.7%. Male candidates passed 49.5% of tests and female candidates 44.2% (from 4,879 and 4,075 tests respectively). That is 3 percentage points higher than in 2023/24 (44.1%).
Pass rate by year
| Year | Overall | Male | Female | Tests conducted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 42.5% | 45.7% | 39.5% | 7,985 |
| 2020/21 | 47% | 49.5% | 44.5% | 2,641 |
| 2021/22 | 42.9% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 11,316 |
| 2022/23 | 43.1% | 44.9% | 40.9% | 12,965 |
| 2023/24 | 44.1% | 45.3% | 42.7% | 12,809 |
| 2024/25 | 47.1% | 49.5% | 44.2% | 8,954 |
Source: DVSA car practical test data by centre. Explore the full history in our DVSA Stats Explorer.
Every DVSA examiner marks to the same national standard — a lower pass rate does not mean stricter examiners. It reflects the difficulty of the local road network and how well-prepared candidates tend to be. Knowing the roads around Southampton (Maybush) is the most reliable way to shift the odds.
Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes
The DVSA stopped publishing official test routes in 2010, but tests from Southampton (Maybush) still follow a consistent pattern: examiners use an established set of routes built from the road network within roughly 20 minutes' drive of the centre. Candidates who have practised on those local roads — the same junctions, roundabouts and high-speed stretches — go into their test with far less uncertainty.
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Waiting times at Southampton (Maybush)
As of May 2026, learners booking at Southampton (Maybush) faced a typical wait of around 9 weeks for a test slot. About 5.7% of appointments in the DVSA's 24-week booking window were still available (315 open slots against 5,243 already booked).
Availability changes daily as the DVSA releases new dates and cancellations appear. Check the live picture — and compare nearby centres — with our waiting time checker.
Your 3 nearest alternative test centres
If waits at Southampton (Maybush) are long — or you would simply rather sit your test somewhere with a friendlier road network — these are the closest alternatives. Pass rates differ meaningfully between neighbouring centres, so it is worth comparing before you book.
Not sure which centre is closest to you? Use the nearest test centre finder to compare all centres around your postcode.
Where is Southampton (Maybush) test centre?
Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre
Green Lane
Maybush
SO16 9FP
Arrive at least ten minutes early. Most centres have limited or no candidate parking, so check where your instructor plans to stop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Southampton (Maybush) driving test centre?
The pass rate at Southampton (Maybush) was 47.1% in 2024/25, based on official DVSA statistics. The national average for the same period was 48.7%. At this centre the male pass rate was 49.5% and the female pass rate was 44.2%.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Southampton (Maybush)?
As of May 2026, the typical wait for a test slot at Southampton (Maybush) was around 9 weeks, with about 5.7% of slots in the 24-week booking window still available.
What routes are used for driving tests at Southampton (Maybush)?
The DVSA no longer publishes official test routes, but examiners at Southampton (Maybush) draw on the same local road network for every test. DriveSidekick generates mock test routes using the real roads around Southampton (Maybush) so you can practise the junctions, roundabouts and road types you are likely to meet on test day.
Where is Southampton (Maybush) driving test centre?
Southampton (Maybush) driving test centre is at Green Lane, Maybush, SO16 9FP.
Pass rate data: DVSA car driving test data by test centre (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence). Waiting time figures are DriveSidekick analysis of DVSA booking availability, last updated May 2026. Distances are road-network estimates between centres.