Car Test Centre · Scotland

Lerwick

The Lerwick driving test centre is located in Lerwick, 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
68.5%
Total tests
1.1K
National rank
#5
of 307
1st-time pass
66.5%

How Lerwick compares

Lerwick
68.5%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+20.5 pp

Lerwick performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 80.9%
2018-19: 62.7%
2019-20: 66.7%
2020-21: 84.4%
2021-22: 80%
2022-23: 75%
2023-24: 65.9%
2024-25: 67.8%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
67%
Female pass rate
70.1%
Zero faults
27.3%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Lerwick

  • Pass rates at Lerwick 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 66.5% 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 Lerwick?

The current overall pass rate at Lerwick driving test centre is 68.5%, based on 1.1K tests. The first-time pass rate is 66.5%.

Is Lerwick an easy or hard test centre?

Lerwick is ranked #5 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top 10% of UK car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 68.5% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Lerwick compare to the UK average?

Lerwick's pass rate is 20.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Lerwick?

Lerwick has recorded 1.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 730 passed and 336 failed.

Where can I see Lerwick on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Lerwick 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.