Centre directory
Bala driving test swaps
Bala serves the Gwynedd area from the LL23 postcode area. Compare its official historic test data, current MoveMyTest activity and nearby centres before choosing it for a learner-to-learner test swap.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
county / local area
Source: DVSA DRT122A practical car pass rates by gender, month and driving test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated 25 June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
Bala centre profile
DVSA recorded 607 practical car tests and 374 passes at Bala in April 2025 to March 2026. Its 61.6% pass rate was 1.4 percentage points below the Gwynedd aggregate figure.
MoveMyTest currently shows 0 active listings using this centre. The closest mapped alternative is Oswestry, approximately 23.7 miles away in a straight line.
The same centre rate was 9.2 percentage points above the Wales aggregate figure. Compare these figures cautiously: test mix and candidate volume vary between centres and periods.
| Area | Tests | Passes | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bala | 607 | 374 | 61.6% |
| Gwynedd | 5,376 | 3,385 | 63.0% |
| Wales | 96,367 | 50,478 | 52.4% |
Need the process and eligibility rules? Read the complete swap guide or see how to change your driving test date.
Where to find Bala
Unit 4LL23 7SPPlan your journey to Bala in the LL23 postcode area before test day. Always check your official DVSA/DVA booking confirmation before travelling, as centre access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Bala?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and MoveMyTest will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
What was the pass rate at Bala?
Bala recorded 374 passes from 607 practical car tests in April 2025 to March 2026, a pass rate of 61.6%. Historic pass rates do not predict an individual result.
Which test centres are near Bala?
Oswestry is the closest centre in this directory at approximately 23.7 miles in a straight line. Distance does not by itself confirm that a test swap is allowed.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Centre pages may show the test date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.