Neil Barlow – Manual Driving Instructor in Colchester

Neil at a glance

Neil Barlow

Male

Colchester

Not on social media
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£40-£57per lesson
Email
Experience
7+ years
Avg. to pass
24-44 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Areas

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Driving tests

Pass rates at nearby test centres

The driving test centres closest to Neil, with how many tests were passed and how long the wait is.

Test centrePass rate
Colchester

Under 5 miles · 8-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
7,756 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Access:
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
50.61%About average
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)

10 to 20 miles · 19-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
9,107 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, lorry and bus, ADI part 3
55.39%Above average
Clacton-on-Sea

10 to 20 miles · 6-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
4,840 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 3
48.22%About average
Ipswich

10 to 20 miles · 4-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
11,466 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, motorcycle module 1 (off-road), motorcycle module 2 (on-road), lorry and bus, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
62.30%Above average

Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025-26 (latest month March 2026). Across Britain it was 50.07%. Waits are DVSA's typical wait for a car test in October 2026. Figures can be out of date; check GOV.UK for the latest.

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Questions

Questions about Neil

Neil is based in Colchester. Places within 10 miles include Great Bentley, Wivenhoe, Bures and Manningtree.

Neil teaches in a manual car.

Neil says their learners usually need between 24 and 44 lessons to pass.

Neil has 7 years of experience as a driving instructor.

Neil speaks English.

Yes. Neil accepts block bookings, where you book and pay for several lessons at once.

Yes. Neil offers mock driving tests to help you get ready for the real one.

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