‘It was a bad one’ – Luke Littler fails driving theory test for SIXTH time as he is forced to wait to drive new car

Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts sensation and 2025 PDC World Champion, has suffered yet another blow in his quest for a driving license, failing his theory test for the sixth consecutive time. The Warrington teenager, who has amassed over £2 million in prize money and a net worth estimated at £1.5-6 million, shared the disappointing news on Instagram on September 18, 2025, revealing a score of 41 out of 50 on the multiple-choice section—four marks short of passing—and 44 out of 75 on the hazard perception test, just one point shy. Littler’s ongoing struggles with the Highway Code have become a running joke among fans and friends, delaying his plans to buy and drive his dream car, a Mercedes A-Class, which he has teased as his first major purchase upon passing.

The Latest Failure: “It Was a Bad One”

Littler’s sixth attempt came just two weeks after his fifth failure on July 31, 2025, where he scored 41/50 on multiple choice (two marks short) and 44/75 on hazards (one short). This time, his multiple-choice score dropped to 41/50 again, while the hazard perception remained at 44/75. Posting a photo of the results letter on Instagram, Littler captioned it with a simple “It was a bad one,” accompanied by a facepalm emoji. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) pass rate for the car theory test is around 45%, with over 2.5 million tests yielding fewer than 1.2 million passes in the last year, but Littler’s repeated close calls have frustrated him.

The teenager, who turned 18 in January 2025, has been open about his driving ambitions. “I’ve always loved a small car,” he said in a July interview, eyeing the Mercedes A-Class as a self-gifted birthday present. However, without passing the theory, he can’t book his practical test. Littler’s busy schedule—defending his World Championship title in December and competing in the World Grand Prix next month—has limited study time, but he insists on persisting: “I’ll keep trying until I pass.”

A Running Joke Among Peers and Fans

Littler’s driving woes have become a source of amusement in the darts world. During a July 2025 appearance on *Celebrity Gogglebox* with streamer AngryGinge (Morgan Burtwistle), the pair joked about his trophy cabinet: “You can do all this, but you can’t pass your driving theory!” Littler laughed it off, but the ribbing continued after his fifth failure, with fans on X posting memes like “Littler hits 180s but can’t spot a hazard” (@DartsFanatic).

Friends and fellow pros have teased him relentlessly. After his fourth failure on July 16, 2025, AngryGinge messaged, “How many times now? 😂.” Littler responded with humor: “Fourth time and counting.” PDC supremo Barry Hearn quipped in August, “Luke’s a genius on the oche, but the Highway Code is his kryptonite.” Despite the jokes, Littler’s determination shines: “I’ll get there eventually.”

Impact on Littler’s Life and Career

The delay is more than a minor inconvenience for Littler, who relies on his family for transport amid a packed schedule of tournaments, sponsorships (Target Darts, boohooMAN, Xbox), and media commitments. His £500,000 World Championship win in January 2025 funded the Mercedes, but without a license, it’s parked. “It’s frustrating, but I focus on darts,” he said. The theory test, requiring 43/50 on multiple choice and 44/75 on hazards, has stumped him despite passing the multiple-choice section in earlier attempts.

Littler’s 2025 has been stellar—17 PDC titles, five majors, and a net worth boosted by merchandise from “The Nuke Shop”—but the driving saga humanizes the prodigy. Fans adore his relatability: “Luke’s a millionaire at 18 but can’t drive—love the normalcy” (@TheNukeArmy on X). As he prepares for the World Grand Prix (October 7-12), Littler remains unfazed, but the sixth failure extends his wait for independence on the road.

The DVSA allows unlimited attempts, but each costs £23, with a two-day wait between tests. Littler’s next try could come soon, but for now, the dream car remains just that—a dream.