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Ritchies (Glasgow)

The Ritchies (Glasgow) driving test centre is located in Ritchies, Northern Ireland (BT5 5FP). 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
71.9%
Total tests
10.8K
National rank
#27
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How Ritchies (Glasgow) compares

Ritchies (Glasgow)
71.9%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+23.9 pp

Ritchies (Glasgow) 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

2016-17: 76.4%
2017-18: 73.7%
2018-19: 76%
2019-20: 71.5%
2020-21: 78.8%
2021-22: 72.8%
2022-23: 72.2%
2023-24: 74.2%
2016-172017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-24

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
71.7%
Female pass rate
75.6%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Ritchies (Glasgow)

  • Pass rates at Ritchies (Glasgow) 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 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • 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.

Other test centres nearby

Machrihanish LGV
78 tests · Rank #1
93.6%
Campbeltown
239 tests · Rank #7
67.8%
Stranraer
577 tests · Rank #8
66.7%
Diamond (Newark)
2.2K tests · Rank #17
76.2%
Islay Island
169 tests · Rank #39
59.8%
Girvan
434 tests · Rank #20
63.1%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Ritchies (Glasgow)?

The current overall pass rate at Ritchies (Glasgow) driving test centre is 71.9%, based on 10.8K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Ritchies (Glasgow) an easy or hard test centre?

Ritchies (Glasgow) is ranked #27 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 71.9% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Ritchies (Glasgow) compare to the UK average?

Ritchies (Glasgow)'s pass rate is 23.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Ritchies (Glasgow)?

Ritchies (Glasgow) has recorded 10.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.8K passed and 3.0K failed.

Where can I see Ritchies (Glasgow) on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.