Watford driving test centre
CP House, Otterspool Way, Watford, WD25 8HU · View on map
46.2% of car driving tests at Watford were passes in 2025/26, below the 50.0% national average. In September 2026 learners waited a median 15.1 weeks between booking and taking their test.
Waiting time
15.1 weeks
Median from booking to test, September 2026
GB 11.6 weeks
Pass rate
46.2%
All car tests, 2025/26
National 50.0%
First-time pass rate
44.8%
First practical test, 2025/26
National 50.5%
Automatic pass rate
41.1%
Automatic cars, 2025/26
National 44.6%
Waiting time at Watford, last 12 months
Median weeks between booking and taking the test.
- 13.4Oct
- 10.6Nov
- 14Dec
- 13.6Jan
- 14.6Feb
- 6.4Mar
- 6.1Apr
- 7.9May
- 10.6Jun
- 15.4Jul
- 15.4Aug
- 15.1Sep
Driving instructors near Watford test centre
13 instructors teach around Watford. Lessons on the roads near the centre are the usual way to prepare for a test here.
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Zaher Majid, ADI ( Approved Driving Instructor)
Services
Automatic Driving Lessons
Negotiable
Pass Plus Course
Negotiable
Refresher Lessons
Negotiable
Vehicles
Toyota Yaris Hatchback, 2024, Automatic
Services
Automatic Driving Lessons
Negotiable
Intensive Driving Course
Negotiable
Refresher Lessons
Negotiable
Services
Mock Test
Negotiable
Automatic Driving Lessons
Negotiable
Intensive Driving Course
Negotiable
Services
Mock Test
Negotiable
Automatic Driving Lessons
Negotiable
Intensive Driving Course
Negotiable
My name is Rana i am ADI instructor.my passing rate is 95%.i do automatic lesson.i live in SE19 LONDO
Vehicles
Lexus CT, 2021, Automatic
Services
2 houres lesson minimum
Negotiable
Automatic Driving Lessons
£40/hr
I am an Adi for 20 years and driving for 48 years
Vehicles
Toyota Yaris cross hybrid, 2025, Automatic
Services
Automatic lesson
Negotiable
I have been teaching since 2011. My pass rate is excellent. I choose to teach ladies only. I live and teach in Watford
Vehicles
Ford Fiesta, 2018, Manual
Services
Manual Driving Lessons
Negotiable
Refresher Lessons
Negotiable
I'm Dean, teaching automatic driving lessons in Barnet. I help all abilities stay calm and pass in a Toyota Yaris.
Vehicles
Toyota Yaris, 2021, Automatic
Services
Automatic Driving Lessons
Negotiable
Intensive Driving Course
Negotiable
Refresher Lessons
Negotiable
Vehicles
Audi A3, 2025, Manual
Audi A3, 2024, Manual
Services
Driving lesson
£40/hr
Hi I have been a driving instructor for over 10 years have a high pass rate based in South east London SE17 SE16 area .
Vehicles
Hyundai I30, 2024, Manual
Services
Manual Driving Lessons
Negotiable
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Watford test centre: common questions
46.2% of car tests at Watford were passes in 2025/26 (5,983 of 12,939). That is below the 50.0% national average. Figures are DVSA's.
In September 2026 the median wait between booking and taking a car test at Watford was 15.1 weeks, and 37.1% of tests were taken within 7 weeks of booking. Across Great Britain the median was 11.6 weeks. DVSA updates these figures monthly.
44.8% of learners taking their first practical test at Watford passed in 2025/26. That is below the 50.5% national average.
41.1% of automatic car tests at Watford were passes in 2025/26 (4,727 tests). That is below the 44.6% national average.
Watford driving test centre is at CP House, Otterspool Way, Watford, WD25 8HU. It runs these tests: car, ADI part 3.
Post a free lesson request on Servicedrome with your area, availability and budget. Instructors who teach around Watford reply with their price, and you choose who to book. Lessons with an instructor who knows the test routes near the centre are the usual way to prepare. Servicedrome never charges learners.
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Source: DVSA driving test data by test centre — waiting times for September 2026 (DRT122F, updated monthly), pass rates for 2025/26 (DRT122A, DRT122C, DRT122E). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.