Car Test Centre · Scotland

Galashiels

The Galashiels driving test centre is located in Galashiels, Scotland. 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
51.2%
Total tests
3.4K
National rank
#144
of 307
1st-time pass
57.6%

How Galashiels compares

Galashiels
51.2%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+3.2 pp

Galashiels 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

2017-18: 58.3%
2018-19: 46.7%
2019-20: 41.7%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 62.3%
2022-23: 58.4%
2023-24: 59%
2024-25: 49.1%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
48.9%
Female pass rate
55%
Zero faults
6.9%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Galashiels

  • Galashiels sits close to the UK national pass rate, so prepare expecting a normal level of difficulty — neither unusually easy nor unusually hard.
  • The first-time pass rate of 57.6% suggests this centre is reasonably forgiving for well-prepared candidates on their first attempt.
  • 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 Galashiels?

The current overall pass rate at Galashiels driving test centre is 51.2%, based on 3.4K tests. The first-time pass rate is 57.6%.

Is Galashiels an easy or hard test centre?

Galashiels is ranked #144 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top half of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 51.2% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Galashiels compare to the UK average?

Galashiels's pass rate is 3.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Galashiels?

Galashiels has recorded 3.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.7K passed and 1.7K failed.

Where can I see Galashiels on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Galashiels 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.