Highest Driving Test Centre Pass Rates in the UK
The Importance of Choosing the Right Driving Test Centre
Although the decision of where to take your driving test shouldn't be influenced solely by pass rate statistics, these numbers can provide valuable insights. Centres with high pass rates often have conditions conducive to a successful test and can inspire confidence as you prepare.
Getting the Most Out of Our Comprehensive Pass Rate Table
We offer a detailed table displaying the driving test pass rates from 2007 to 2025. This data is divided by gender, presenting a unique look at trends and patterns over the years.
You can use the dropdown menu to select any year and examine the total pass rate, number of tests conducted, and the total passes for both male and female candidates.
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| Test Center | Pass Rate | Conducted | Passes | Pass Rate | Conducted | Passes | Pass Rate | Conducted | Passes |
| UK Average | 48.70% | 1839815 | 895367 | 49.50% | 1018287 | 504211 | 47.60% | 821519 | 391150 |
| 1 - Isles of Scilly (Isles of Scilly/Cornwall) | 87.50% | 8 | 7 | 80.00% | 5 | 4 | 100.00% | 3 | 3 |
| 2 - Inveraray (Inverary/Argyll and Bute) | 85.10% | 67 | 57 | 75.00% | 28 | 21 | 92.30% | 39 | 36 |
| 3 - Isle of Tiree (Isle of Tiree/Argyll and Bute) | 80.00% | 10 | 8 | 87.50% | 8 | 7 | 50.00% | 2 | 1 |
| 4 - Arbroath (Arbroath/Angus) | 78.90% | 294 | 232 | 83.60% | 134 | 112 | 75.00% | 160 | 120 |
| 5 - Benbecula Island (Benbecula Island/Western Isles) | 78.80% | 104 | 82 | 75.40% | 57 | 43 | 83.00% | 47 | 39 |
| 6 - Ballater (Ballater/Aberdeenshire) | 77.10% | 166 | 128 | 72.90% | 70 | 51 | 80.20% | 96 | 77 |
| 7 - Ullapool (Ullapool/Highlands) | 74.60% | 59 | 44 | 75.00% | 32 | 24 | 74.10% | 27 | 20 |
| 8 - Duns (Duns/Berwickshire) | 74.20% | 132 | 98 | 79.00% | 62 | 49 | 70.00% | 70 | 49 |
| 9 - Stranraer (Stranraer/Dumfries) | 73.40% | 214 | 157 | 74.40% | 90 | 67 | 72.60% | 124 | 90 |
| 10 - Isle of Mull (Isle of Mull/Argyll and Bute) | 71.40% | 28 | 20 | 87.50% | 8 | 7 | 65.00% | 20 | 13 |
| 11 - Isle of Skye (Portree) (Portree/Highlands) | 69.90% | 133 | 93 | 71.20% | 52 | 37 | 69.10% | 81 | 56 |
| 12 - Gairloch (Gairloch/Highlands) | 69.20% | 52 | 36 | 63.00% | 27 | 17 | 76.00% | 25 | 19 |
| 13 - Girvan (Girvan/Ayrshire and Arran) | 68.70% | 249 | 171 | 69.60% | 125 | 87 | 67.70% | 124 | 84 |
| 14 - Forfar (Forfar/Angus) | 68.50% | 356 | 244 | 72.20% | 151 | 109 | 65.90% | 205 | 135 |
| 15 - Golspie (Golspie/Sutherland) | 68.00% | 100 | 68 | 71.10% | 38 | 27 | 66.10% | 62 | 41 |
If you're also interested in the other side of the spectrum, don't miss our companion post on the Lowest Driving Test Centre Pass Rates in the UK. You can access this and many other insightful blog posts on our blog page.
Remember, confidence is key to success, and we're here to help you achieve it.