Ullapool Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Ullapool 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 Ullapool.

How Ullapool compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 61.22%, 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%
Ullapool Overall
61.22%
2025/26 figures
Ullapool Automatic
66.67%
Ullapool 1st Attempt
58.06%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Ullapool male pass rate
68.18%
Ullapool male automatic
50.00%
Ullapool male first attempt
64.29%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Ullapool female pass rate
55.56%
Ullapool female automatic
100.00%
Ullapool female first attempt
52.94%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
61.2%
Best year
78.4%
2021/22
Change since 2007/08
+9.1 pts
Years published
17
Ullapool Great Britain average
40% 51% 63% 74% 85% 2008 2012 2015 2018 2022 2025 2026 2007/08 — Ullapool 52.2%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Ullapool 53.3%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Ullapool 50.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Ullapool 53.8%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Ullapool 53.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Ullapool 62.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Ullapool 62.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Ullapool 46.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Ullapool 74.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Ullapool 59.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Ullapool 75.0%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Ullapool 72.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2021/22 — Ullapool 78.4%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Ullapool 75.8%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Ullapool 68.6%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Ullapool 74.6%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Ullapool 61.2%, Great Britain 50.0% 61.2% 50.0%
View all 17 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 61.2% 50.0% +11.2 49 30
2024/25 74.6% 48.7% +25.9 59 44
2023/24 68.6% 47.9% +20.7 70 48
2022/23 75.8% 48.4% +27.4 62 47
2021/22 78.4% 48.9% +29.6 51 40
2019/20 72.7% 45.9% +26.8 55 40
2018/19 75.0% 45.8% +29.2 52 39
2017/18 59.0% 46.3% +12.7 61 36
2016/17 74.5% 47.1% +27.4 47 35
2015/16 46.3% 47.0% -0.7 54 25
2014/15 62.5% 46.9% +15.6 80 50
2013/14 62.2% 47.1% +15.1 82 51
2012/13 53.4% 47.1% +6.3 88 47
2011/12 53.8% 46.9% +6.9 65 35
2009/10 50.0% 45.9% +4.1 44 22
2008/09 53.3% 45.3% +8.0 75 40
2007/08 52.2% 44.2% +8.0 69 36

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
10.0 weeks
0.2 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
+3.6 weeks
vs April 2025
Slots still bookable
0.0%
0 of 5 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 20 months

0 5 10 15 20 May 24 Sep 24 Jan 25 May 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 GB 10.2 May 2024 — 8.1 weeks June 2024 — 9.0 weeks July 2024 — 3.4 weeks August 2024 — 8.4 weeks September 2024 — 16.4 weeks October 2024 — 7.6 weeks November 2024 — 5.1 weeks December 2024 — 10.2 weeks January 2025 — 10.1 weeks February 2025 — 9.1 weeks March 2025 — 6.4 weeks April 2025 — 6.4 weeks May 2025 — 6.9 weeks June 2025 — 8.4 weeks October 2025 — 5.5 weeks November 2025 — 17.1 weeks December 2025 — 13.6 weeks February 2026 — 13.6 weeks March 2026 — 11.9 weeks April 2026 — 10.0 weeks 10.0

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

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
April 2026 10.0 wks 5 5 0.0%
March 2026 11.9 wks 10 10 0.0%
February 2026 13.6 wks 5 5 0.0%
January 2026 15 11 26.7%
December 2025 13.6 wks 13 13 0.0%
November 2025 17.1 wks 19 19 0.0%
October 2025 5.5 wks 19 19 0.0%
September 2025 15 14 6.7%
August 2025 9 8 11.1%
July 2025 9 8 11.1%
June 2025 8.4 wks 9 7 22.2%
May 2025 6.9 wks 10 10 0.0%
April 2025 6.4 wks 15 15 0.0%
March 2025 6.4 wks 19 18 5.3%
February 2025 9.1 wks 24 18 25.0%
January 2025 10.1 wks 24 17 29.2%
December 2024 10.2 wks 19 17 10.5%
November 2024 5.1 wks 15 12 20.0%
October 2024 7.6 wks 10 8 20.0%
September 2024 16.4 wks 13 11 15.4%
August 2024 8.4 wks 13 11 15.4%
July 2024 3.4 wks 16 13 18.8%
June 2024 9.0 wks 13 9 30.8%
May 2024 8.1 wks 5 5 0.0%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

Estimate how your chances change at Ullapool using the same filters available on our test centre finder.

Centre average: 61.22% · 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 Ullapool 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 Ullapool Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 61.22% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Ullapool?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Ullapool is 10.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for April 2026. The Great Britain median is 10.2 weeks.
How do I get to Ullapool Driving Test Centre?
Ullapool Driving Test Centre is located at Ullapool Fire Station, Ullapool. 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