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Doncaster Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Doncaster Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Doncaster.

How Doncaster compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 53.22%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Doncaster Overall
53.22%
2025/26 figures
Doncaster Automatic
49.11%
Doncaster 1st Attempt
53.32%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Doncaster male pass rate
53.60%
Doncaster male automatic
47.24%
Doncaster male first attempt
55.15%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Doncaster female pass rate
52.81%
Doncaster female automatic
50.18%
Doncaster female first attempt
51.41%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Doncaster has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
53.2%
Best year
53.2%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+6.9 pts
Years published
19
Doncaster Great Britain average
35% 41% 48% 54% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Doncaster 46.3%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Doncaster 47.8%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Doncaster 48.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Doncaster 48.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Doncaster 47.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Doncaster 50.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Doncaster 49.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Doncaster 48.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Doncaster 47.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Doncaster 45.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Doncaster 44.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Doncaster 43.7%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Doncaster 44.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Doncaster 41.5%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Doncaster 43.1%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Doncaster 40.8%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Doncaster 42.3%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Doncaster 42.0%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Doncaster 53.2%, Great Britain 50.0% 53.2% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 53.2% 50.0% +3.2 7,334 3,903
2024/25 42.0% 48.7% -6.7 7,865 3,303
2023/24 42.3% 47.9% -5.6 8,097 3,426
2022/23 40.8% 48.4% -7.6 8,509 3,469
2021/22 43.1% 48.9% -5.8 7,629 3,286
2020/21 41.5% 49.8% -8.3 1,674 694
2019/20 44.0% 45.9% -1.9 7,088 3,121
2018/19 43.7% 45.8% -2.1 7,609 3,323
2017/18 44.3% 46.3% -2.0 7,418 3,287
2016/17 45.7% 47.1% -1.4 8,338 3,813
2015/16 47.9% 47.0% +0.8 6,717 3,217
2014/15 48.8% 46.9% +1.9 7,007 3,420
2013/14 49.1% 47.1% +2.1 6,390 3,140
2012/13 50.4% 47.1% +3.3 5,820 2,934
2011/12 47.0% 46.9% +0.0 7,218 3,389
2010/11 48.0% 46.3% +1.6 6,521 3,127
2009/10 48.3% 45.9% +2.4 6,657 3,213
2008/09 47.8% 45.3% +2.5 7,946 3,800
2007/08 46.3% 44.2% +2.1 7,927 3,668

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Doncaster, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
17.0 weeks
5.1 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-5.0 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
3.6%
94 of 2,600 slots
Weeks to open availability
23.3
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 14.3 weeks September 2024 — 12.7 weeks October 2024 — 10.6 weeks November 2024 — 7.9 weeks December 2024 — 9.4 weeks January 2025 — 11.3 weeks February 2025 — 14.1 weeks March 2025 — 16.0 weeks April 2025 — 16.6 weeks May 2025 — 18.7 weeks June 2025 — 19.7 weeks July 2025 — 22.0 weeks August 2025 — 19.9 weeks September 2025 — 18.1 weeks October 2025 — 23.1 weeks November 2025 — 23.0 weeks December 2025 — 14.7 weeks January 2026 — 16.6 weeks February 2026 — 16.1 weeks March 2026 — 10.0 weeks April 2026 — 10.4 weeks May 2026 — 9.7 weeks June 2026 — 9.0 weeks July 2026 — 17.0 weeks 17.0

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 17.0 wks 2,600 2,506 3.6%
June 2026 9.0 wks 3,218 2,864 11.0%
May 2026 9.7 wks 2,989 2,826 5.5%
April 2026 10.4 wks 2,936 2,780 5.3%
March 2026 10.0 wks 2,911 2,756 5.3%
February 2026 16.1 wks 2,675 2,537 5.2%
January 2026 16.6 wks 2,696 2,577 4.4%
December 2025 14.7 wks 2,729 2,621 4.0%
November 2025 23.0 wks 2,670 2,536 5.0%
October 2025 23.1 wks 2,414 2,393 0.9%
September 2025 18.1 wks 2,499 2,364 5.4%
August 2025 19.9 wks 2,415 2,271 6.0%
July 2025 22.0 wks 2,430 2,284 6.0%
June 2025 19.7 wks 2,498 2,357 5.6%
May 2025 18.7 wks 2,482 2,347 5.4%
April 2025 16.6 wks 2,594 2,484 4.2%
March 2025 16.0 wks 2,562 2,460 4.0%
February 2025 14.1 wks 2,775 2,620 5.6%
January 2025 11.3 wks 2,887 2,657 8.0%
December 2024 9.4 wks 2,899 2,522 13.0%
November 2024 7.9 wks 2,893 2,355 18.6%
October 2024 10.6 wks 2,579 2,278 11.7%
September 2024 12.7 wks 2,541 2,239 11.9%
August 2024 14.3 wks 2,485 2,171 12.6%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 53.22% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Doncaster Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Doncaster Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 53.22% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Doncaster?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Doncaster is 17.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Doncaster Driving Test Centre?
Doncaster Driving Test Centre is located at Unit 10 & 11 Heather Court, Doncaster. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence