Car Test Centre · Scotland

Ballachulish

The Ballachulish driving test centre is located in Ballachulish, Scotland (PH49 4JU). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
56.5%
Total tests
230
National rank
#71
of 307
1st-time pass
61.8%

How Ballachulish compares

Ballachulish
56.5%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+8.5 pp

Ballachulish performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.

Yearly trend

2007-08: 37.2%
2008-09: 56.6%
2009-10: 56.4%
2011-12: 64.7%
2012-13: 68.9%
2013-14: 0%
2014-15: 0%
2015-16: 0%
2007-082008-092009-102011-122012-132013-142014-152015-16

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
59.4%
Female pass rate
52.6%
Zero faults
1.5%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Ballachulish

  • Pass rates at Ballachulish run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 61.8% suggests this centre is reasonably forgiving for well-prepared candidates on their first attempt.
  • This is a lower-volume centre (230 tests on record) — pass rates can fluctuate more year to year than at busy urban centres because of smaller sample sizes.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Ballachulish?

The current overall pass rate at Ballachulish driving test centre is 56.5%, based on 230 tests. The first-time pass rate is 61.8%.

Is Ballachulish an easy or hard test centre?

Ballachulish is ranked #71 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 56.5% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Ballachulish compare to the UK average?

Ballachulish's pass rate is 8.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Ballachulish?

Ballachulish has recorded 230 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 130 passed and 100 failed.

Where can I see Ballachulish on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Ballachulish alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.