Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts superstar and reigning PDC World Champion, has achieved a personal milestone that’s been as elusive as some of his toughest opponents: passing his driving theory test. After six failed attempts, the Warrington teenager announced the news on Instagram on September 19, 2025, just hours before jetting off to Budapest for the Hungarian Darts Trophy. Littler’s breakthrough—scoring 45/50 on the multiple-choice section and 45/75 on the hazard perception—paves the way for his practical exam and, ultimately, getting behind the wheel of his dream car, a Mercedes A-Class. The achievement, shared with his 1.9 million followers, marks a significant step toward greater independence for the millionaire prodigy, who’s relied on family for transport amid his whirlwind 2025 season.
A Sixth-Time Charm: Littler’s Theory Test Journey
Littler’s driving saga has been a source of amusement and frustration since he turned 17. His first attempt in early 2025 focused on hazards, where he struggled, scoring below the 44/75 threshold despite nailing the multiple-choice (43/50 required). Subsequent failures followed a pattern: strong theory scores but hazard slips. By July 2025, after his fifth try (41/50 theory, 44/75 hazards—just one short), Littler joked on *Celebrity Gogglebox* with streamer AngryGinge, “You can do all this [darts], but you can’t pass your theory!” His sixth go, taken quietly in mid-September, flipped the script: 45/50 theory and a passing 45/75 hazards.
Posting a photo of the results letter with the caption “Finally! 6th time and counting… no more! 😂,” Littler celebrated modestly. “When I first started, I couldn’t pass the hazard, and now I can’t pass the theory,” he reflected in a follow-up story. “So I’m getting the questions now, not the hazard. It’s holding me back from the practical, but I’m trying. I just want to pass.” The DVSA pass rate hovers around 45%, but Littler’s close calls—often one or two marks short—turned it into a viral running joke, with fans memeing “Littler hits 180s but misses hazards.”
His persistence paid off, and with the theory passed, Littler can now book his practical exam. “I’ve got a car and it’s not a Mercedes, so yeah, it’s sat there waiting,” he teased in July, hinting at the A-Class (£28,000 starting price) as his first big self-gift. The delay meant relying on parents Anthony and Lisa for airport runs amid his global schedule, but freedom beckons.
Littler’s 2025: Darts Dominance Amid Personal Hurdles
Littler’s driving quest unfolded against a backdrop of darts mastery. His 2025 has been historic: 17 PDC titles, including five majors (World Championship, Premier League, World Matchplay, UK Open, Grand Slam of Darts), and over £2 million in earnings, pushing his net worth to £1.5-6 million. Highlights include a record 64 maximums at the World Matchplay and a World Series Finals runner-up to Michael van Gerwen (£35,000). Off the oche, sponsorships with Target Darts (“biggest in darts history”), boohooMAN, and Xbox, plus his “The Nuke Shop” merchandise, have made him a brand unto himself.
Yet, the theory test failures humanized the phenom, contrasting his oche precision with everyday challenges. “I’ve always loved a small car,” Littler said, eyeing the A-Class since his January 2025 birthday. Friends like AngryGinge ribbed him relentlessly: “How many times now? 😂” after the fifth fail. Littler laughed it off: “Fourth time… and counting,” with a nauseated emoji. Fans embraced the relatability: “Luke’s a millionaire at 18 but can’t drive—love it!” (@DartsFanatic on X).
A Step Towards Normalcy
Passing the theory is a big step for Littler, who turns 19 in January 2026. “It’s frustrating, but I focus on darts,” he said after his fifth fail. Now, with the practical ahead, independence looms—potentially including road trips to tournaments. PDC supremo Barry Hearn chuckled: “Luke’s a genius on the board, but the Highway Code? That’s his kryptonite.”
As Littler heads to Budapest for the Hungarian Darts Trophy (September 19-21), where he’s seeded to face Joe Cullen or Lukas Wenig, the test pass is a quiet win amid his dominance. “I’ll get there eventually,” he vowed. From oche to open road, The Nuke’s journey continues—one hazard at a time.
