SERU Mock
PCO licence test costs: fees for each assessment
The three TfL assessments for a new private hire applicant cost £40 each for a first attempt, £120 in total, and £30 each for a resit, according to TfL. Licence fees are extra.
Assessment fees
From TfL Notice 05/26, effective 9 March 2026.
| Assessment | First attempt | Resit |
|---|---|---|
| English speaking and listening test | £40 | £30 |
| SERU | £40 | £30 |
| Topographical assessment | £40 | £30 |
| All three, first attempts | £120 |
Licence fees
The same notice gives the licence application fee as £138 and the grant fee as £205 from 1 June 2026. Together with the assessments that is £463 in TfL fees. This does not include a medical, a DBS check, vehicle costs or insurance, and it does not include resits. Check TfL for what applies to you.
Fees that changed
The SERU and English test fees were £36 first attempt and £16 resit before 9 March 2026. Older websites may show those figures.
Ways to avoid extra cost
- Prepare before each assessment. A resit is £30.
- Use free TfL and LanguageCert practice material first.
- Ask TfL about Access to Work if you are disabled.
- Do not pay a third party to book assessments.
Our own passes are separate from TfL fees. Try free SERU Mock 1 first. See pricing.
Details
See SERU fees and English test fees. Fees are set by TfL and can change, so check TfL’s fees notice before you pay. We do not give licensing advice, and we cannot say which fees apply to your own case.
Questions
How much do the PCO licence tests cost?
£40 each for a first attempt, £120 for the three, according to TfL’s fees notice. A resit is £30 each.
How much is the PHV licence application?
£138 for the application and £205 for the grant from 1 June 2026, according to the same notice.
Are there other costs?
Yes: a medical, a DBS check and vehicle costs, for example. These are not in TfL’s assessment fees.
Do I pay again if I fail?
Yes. A resit costs £30 for each assessment.