Car Test Centre · England

Launceston

The Launceston driving test centre is located in Launceston, England. 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
51.4%
Total tests
5.0K
National rank
#142
of 307
1st-time pass
50.5%

How Launceston compares

Launceston
51.4%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+3.4 pp

Launceston 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: 58.6%
2018-19: 61.3%
2019-20: 52.4%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 55.6%
2022-23: 44.3%
2023-24: 44.4%
2024-25: 48.3%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
53.2%
Female pass rate
49.7%
Zero faults
2.8%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Launceston

  • Launceston sits close to the UK national pass rate, so prepare expecting a normal level of difficulty — neither unusually easy nor unusually hard.
  • 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 Launceston?

The current overall pass rate at Launceston driving test centre is 51.4%, based on 5.0K tests. The first-time pass rate is 50.5%.

Is Launceston an easy or hard test centre?

Launceston is ranked #142 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 51.4% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Launceston compare to the UK average?

Launceston's pass rate is 3.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Launceston?

Launceston has recorded 5.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.6K passed and 2.4K failed.

Where can I see Launceston on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Launceston 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.