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Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park)

Car, Cat BDumfriesDG1 1BLModerate

The Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) driving test centre is located in Dumfries, Scotland (DG1 1BL). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, multi-year trend, demographic breakdown, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours, all drawn from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
54.8%
vs 46.8% UK avg
Total tests
62
34 passed
National rank
#86
of 327 centres
1st-time pass
61.9%
above UK avg

About this test centre

Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) is a DVSA-operated car test centre located in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland), postcode DG1 1BL. It serves learners from across its catchment area, with test routes radiating out from the centre into surrounding residential and arterial roads. Recorded test volume is comparatively low at 62 tests, so single-period pass rates can swing more than at busier centres. PassRates.uk aggregates multi-year totals to smooth out that noise.

Ranking #86 of 327 by pass rate sits Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) in the upper half of UK car test centres, meaningfully above the UK national average of 46.8%. The first-time pass rate of 61.9% is above the UK figure (47.2%), well-prepared candidates have a reasonable shot at clearing it on their first attempt.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Pass vs fail at a glance

54.8%passed
failed45.2%

34 passed, 28 failed, 62 total

How Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) compares

Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park)
54.8%
UK national average
46.8%
Difference
+8 pp

Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) 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.

Where Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) ranks among 327 centres

Top 26%
Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) ranks higher than 74% of UK car test centres
Rank
#86
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) pass rate vs UK average

UK avg 46.8%
45.0%48.0%51.0%54.0%57.0%UK avg2022

Most common faults at this centre

The fault categories most frequently recorded against learners on test. Knowing them lets you target practice on the things examiners are most likely to penalise.

  1. 1Junctions - observation10
  2. 2Mirrors - change direction9
  3. 3Move off - safely8
  4. 4Junctions - turning right7
  5. 5Response to signs - traffic lights6

Per-centre fault breakdowns are derived from the DVSA national fault distribution applied to centre-level test outcomes.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rategap 28.3 pp
Male39.3%
0%UK avg 49.7%100%
Female67.6%
0%UK avg 44.0%100%
Zero faults8.8%
3 candidates passed without a single recorded fault

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Trend
improving
availability direction

Wait times at Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) have been gradually shortening as DVSA recovers post-pandemic capacity. Booking is comparatively quick: learners booking at Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) typically wait around 6 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
longest waits in Dumfries
Best to book
November, December, January, February
shortest expected waits

Wait time is estimated from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times (Dec 2025) and the DVSA Despatch blog updates, combined with this centre's test volume. Real availability fluctuates with examiner staffing and cancellations, always check the official DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway, Alba / Scotland
DG1 1BL
Country
Scotland
Test category
Car
DVSA centre ID
dumfries-brasswell-office-park

What learners should know about Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park)

  • Pass rates at Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) 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 61.9% suggests this centre is reasonably forgiving for well-prepared candidates on their first attempt.
  • This is a lower-volume centre (62 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 Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park)?
The current overall pass rate at Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) driving test centre is 54.8%, calculated from 62 recorded tests. The first-time pass rate, candidates passing on their initial attempt, is 61.9%.
Is Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) an easy or hard test centre?
Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) is ranked #86 of 327 UK car test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of car pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 54.8% compares to a UK average of 46.8%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) compare to the UK average?
Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park)'s pass rate is 8 percentage points above the UK national average of 46.8%. Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) 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.
How many tests are taken at Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) each year?
Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) has recorded 62 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 34 passed and 28 failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
How do I book a driving test at Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park)?
All practical driving tests in the UK are booked through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, theory test pass certificate number, and a payment card (£62 weekday / £75 weekend evening). Avoid third-party booking sites that charge premium fees for the same slot.
Can I reschedule or cancel my test?
Yes, you can reschedule or cancel free of charge as long as you give at least 3 clear working days' notice (excluding the test day and the day you change it). Manage your booking via gov.uk/change-driving-test. Last-minute changes inside that window forfeit the test fee.
What documents do I need to bring on the day?
Bring your provisional UK photocard driving licence and your theory test pass certificate (or its number). The examiner will verify both before the test starts. Without your licence the test cannot proceed and the fee is forfeited. Glasses or contacts must match your eyesight declaration, you'll be asked to read a number plate from 20 metres.
What is the practical test pass mark?
A practical driving test is a pass with no more than 15 minor (driving) faults and zero serious or dangerous faults. A single serious or dangerous fault is an automatic fail regardless of how few minors you accumulate. The independent driving section, manoeuvres, and show-me/tell-me questions all factor into the examiner's assessment.
Where can I see Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) on a map?
Open the interactive PassRates map to see Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) alongside every other UK driving test centre, colour-coded by pass-rate tier. For the official postal address and a verified location, use the DVSA centre finder on gov.uk.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park)?
The estimated wait at Dumfries (Brasswell Office Park) is around 6 weeks (low demand). That figure is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 62 lifetime tests. Wait times peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
How accurate is this pass rate data?
The figures on this page come directly from the DVSA quarterly statistical release, the same dataset cited by government bodies and journalists. PassRates.uk aggregates multi-year totals so smaller centres with seasonal variance show a stable representative figure rather than a single noisy quarter. Data is released under the Open Government Licence and refreshed each quarter.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods. Last refreshed 2026-05-01.