Swap your driving test at Mitcham
Somebody holding a Mitcham slot wants a date they can't get. Somebody else wants theirs. DVSA will swap the two of you over the phone. They just won't introduce you.
47% of car tests at Mitcham end in a pass, 3 points below the national average of 50%. Within London it ranks 21st of 30. It is also one of the busiest centres in the country, putting roughly 289 car tests through every week, which means a lot of learners holding a Mitcham slot at any one time.
Which way the board is moving
Pass rate at Mitcham
Below averageWhere a swap could take you
| Centre | Distance | Pass rate vs here |
|---|---|---|
| Morden | about 6 miles | 51% +4 |
| West Wickham | about 6 miles | 51.6% +4.6 |
| Bromley | about 9 miles | 52.9% +5.9 |
| Redhill Aerodrome | about 11 miles | 53.9% +6.9 |
| Tolworth | about 12 miles | 53.6% +6.6 |
Slots listed at Mitcham
What is on the board right now. Every one belongs to a real learner.
Centres you can swap with from Mitcham
DVSA only allows a swap where both tests are at the same centre, or within each other's three nearest. That last word matters: a centre counts if it is one of Mitcham's three nearest or if Mitcham is one of its three. Everywhere not on this list is off the table however keen you both are. The list and distances below are DVSA's own published ones (driving distance, avoiding motorways).
| Centre | Distance | On the board |
|---|---|---|
| Morden | about 6 miles | 0 |
| West Wickham | about 6 miles | 0 |
| Bromley | about 9 miles | 0 |
| Redhill Aerodrome | about 11 miles | 0 |
| Tolworth | about 12 miles | 0 |
The four rules, applied here
You both need a change left
Two changes per car test, and a swap spends one of them.
10 working days' notice
To whichever of the two tests is first. Sundays and bank holidays do not count.
Centres near each other
Mitcham's own three nearest are West Wickham, Morden, Bromley. The rule works both ways, so Redhill Aerodrome and Tolworth also qualify, because Mitcham is among theirs.
Same test type
Weekday with weekday; evening and weekend tests only with each other.
Mitcham test routes on video
Examiners at Mitcham work from a set of local routes, and instructors film them. Watching the junctions and roundabouts before test day is the cheapest practice there is, whether you end up swapping or not.
Find Mitcham route videos
Swapping at Mitcham: questions
Can I swap a test at Mitcham for one at another centre?
Only if the other centre is the same one, or within each other's three nearest. That works in both directions. From Mitcham the full list is Morden, West Wickham, Bromley, Redhill Aerodrome, Tolworth. Anywhere else would be refused on the call.
What is the pass rate at Mitcham?
47% of car tests at Mitcham ended in a pass between April 2025 and March 2026, from 15,046 tests. The national average over the same period was 50%, so Mitcham is 3 points below it, ranking 243rd of 314 centres in Great Britain. These are DVSA's own published figures and they describe the centre, not you.
Which nearby centre has a better pass rate than Mitcham?
Of the centres you can legally move a Mitcham test to, Redhill Aerodrome has the highest pass rate at 53.9%, against 47% here. That is a difference in the centre, not a promise about your test, and a swap has to suit the other learner too.
How long does it take to find a swap at Mitcham?
It depends on how many learners hold a slot here and whether any want the opposite of what you want. DVSA runs about 289 car tests a week at Mitcham, so the pool of people holding a slot is large. The live count is at the top of this page, and a three-way chain often resolves it faster than waiting for a perfect pair.
Does swapping at Mitcham cost anything?
No. You exchange slots rather than rebooking, so you keep your original booking reference and payment. Matching here is free, and DVSA does the swap on the phone at no charge.
How much notice do I need?
At least 10 working days before whichever of the two tests comes first. Sundays and bank holidays do not count towards that, so the real deadline is earlier than the calendar suggests.
Can my instructor arrange it for me?
No. Since 12 May 2026 only the learner taking the test can book or manage it, and it is against the law for anyone to book a car test for someone else. Your instructor can sit with you while you call.
Your Mitcham date is somebody's dream date
Somewhere there is a learner holding the slot you want, who wants the one you are stuck with. Put yours on the board and we will find them, then email you the moment they appear. Free, no card, no fee if it works.