Centre directory
Gateshead driving test swaps
Gateshead serves the Tyne and Wear area from the NE11 postcode area. Compare its official historic test data, current MoveMyTest activity and nearby centres before choosing it for a learner-to-learner test swap.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Gateshead
- Anonymous slot: Tue, 5 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
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.
Gateshead centre profile
DVSA recorded 9,512 practical car tests and 3,568 passes at Gateshead in April 2025 to March 2026. Its 37.5% pass rate was 8.5 percentage points below the Tyne and Wear aggregate figure.
MoveMyTest currently shows 1 active listing using this centre. The closest mapped alternative is Gosforth, approximately 6.1 miles away in a straight line.
The same centre rate was 11.4 percentage points below the North-east England aggregate figure. Compare these figures cautiously: test mix and candidate volume vary between centres and periods.
| Area | Tests | Passes | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 9,512 | 3,568 | 37.5% |
| Tyne and Wear | 30,479 | 14,006 | 46.0% |
| North-east England | 80,367 | 39,293 | 48.9% |
Need the process and eligibility rules? Read the complete swap guide or see how to change your driving test date.
Where to find Gateshead
Waterside DriveNE11 9HUPlan your journey to Gateshead in the NE11 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 Gateshead?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
What was the pass rate at Gateshead?
Gateshead recorded 3,568 passes from 9,512 practical car tests in April 2025 to March 2026, a pass rate of 37.5%. Historic pass rates do not predict an individual result.
Which test centres are near Gateshead?
Gosforth is the closest centre in this directory at approximately 6.1 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.