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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Dumfries Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2DumfriesDG1 1BLHigh pass rate

Dumfries in Dumfries records a 68.2% pass rate against a UK average of 72.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2019-20)
68.2%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
374
2009-10 to 2019-20 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#103
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Dumfries sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 24%, rank #103 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Workington, about 29.5 miles away.

WorkingtonBest nearby
29.5 mi away
79.6%
+11.4 pp
All centres in Dumfries→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

68.2%passed
failed31.8%

All-time 255 passed, 119 failed, 374 total

How Dumfries compares

Dumfries
68.2%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-4 pp

At 4 points below the UK figure (ranked 103 of 135 in its category), Dumfries is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Dumfries ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 24%
Dumfries sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#103
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Dumfries has given up 14.3 points since 2009-10 (77.9% then, 63.6% now); the low water mark was 62.7% in 2012-13.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.4 pp
Male68.4%
0%100%
Female63.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Dumfries would typically wait around 4 to 8 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

161 Brooms Road
Dumfries & Galloway
Dumfries
DG1 2SH
Scotland

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Dumfries

  • Motorcycle Module 2

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode DG1 2SH, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Dumfries sits in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, just inside the DG1 1BL postcode. It's a DVSA-run motorcycle module 2 test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Dumfries tend to know already. Be careful with the per-period numbers at Dumfries. With just 374 tests over 2009-10-2019-20, one or two unlucky candidates in a slow quarter can move the rate by five points.

68.2% at Dumfries, against a UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%. That puts the centre 4 points below the national figure and ranks it #103 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA's network. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Dumfries in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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.

Country
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Dumfries

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Dumfries. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • Dumfries is a low-volume centre (374 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Dumfries area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

WorkingtonBest nearby
29.5 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #26
79.6%
+11.4 pp
Carlisle
29.3 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #58
76.1%
+7.9 pp
Livingston
56.3 mi, 812 tests, Rank #45
77.7%
+9.5 pp
Hamilton
51.3 mi, 3.6K tests, Rank #109
67.3%
-0.9 pp
Bathgate
57.5 mi, 1.9K tests, Rank #117
64.9%
-3.3 pp
Walton LGV
34.8 mi, 582 tests, Rank #85
71.8%
+3.6 pp
See all centres in Dumfries→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Dumfries?
The current pass rate at Dumfries driving test centre is 68.2%, calculated from 374 tests in 2009-10 to 2019-20 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 68.2% (from 374 tests).
Is Dumfries an easy or hard test centre?
Dumfries is ranked #103 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 68.2% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 compare to the UK average?
Dumfries's pass rate is 4 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. At 4 points below the UK figure (ranked 103 of 135 in its category), Dumfries is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Dumfries record?
Dumfries has recorded 374 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 255 passed and 119 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Dumfries?
The closest DVSA test centres to Dumfries are Workington (79.6%), Carlisle (76.1%), Livingston (77.7%) and Hamilton (67.3%). Of these, Workington, Carlisle, Livingston have higher current pass rates than Dumfries's 68.2%. Hamilton sits lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Dumfries?
Dumfries currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Dumfries and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Dumfries as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Dumfries?
The estimated wait at Dumfries is about 4 to 8 weeks (low demand). That range 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 374 lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

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

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2019-20.