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Scarborough Driving Test Centre

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Scarborough in Scarborough currently passes 79.3% of tests, 7.1 points above the UK average of 72.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
79.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
613
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#31
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Scarborough sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 23%, rank #31 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Beverley LGVNearest alternative
30.4 mi away
75.6%
-3.7 pp
All centres in Scarborough→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

79.3%passed
failed20.7%

All-time 2.4K passed, 765 failed, 3.2K total

How Scarborough compares

Scarborough
79.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+7.1 pp

At 7.1 points above the UK figure and ranked 31 of 135 in its category, Scarborough offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Scarborough ranks among 135 centres

Top 23%
Scarborough ranks higher than 77% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#31
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Scarborough has risen from 74.7% to 88.3%, a 13.6-point gain, peaking at 88.3% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.4 pp
Male76.0%
0%100%
Female72.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Scarborough would typically wait around 8 to 12 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

10/11 Falsegrave Community Resource Centre
Scarborough
YO12 4AY
England

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

Tests offered at Scarborough

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 3

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 YO12 4AY, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Scarborough: a DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Scarborough, York and North Yorkshire. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Scarborough is a smaller centre by volume, 3.2K tests through 2017-18-2024-25. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

The top quarter of the UK by pass rate: Scarborough ranks #31 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres at 79.3%, 7.1 points clear of the national figure of 72.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Scarborough 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
England
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Scarborough

  • Scarborough passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Ask any instructor working Scarborough about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • 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

Beverley LGVBest nearby
30.4 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #61
75.6%
-3.7 pp
Hull
35.6 mi, 5.3K tests, Rank #80
72.3%
-7.0 pp
York
33.1 mi, 4.1K tests, Rank #99
69.3%
-10.0 pp
Scunthorpe
48.7 mi, 5.8K tests, Rank #124
62.9%
-16.4 pp
Grimsby Coldwater
49.9 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #111
67%
-12.3 pp
Grimsby
51.1 mi, 900 tests, Rank #62
75.3%
-4.0 pp
See all centres in Scarborough→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Scarborough?
The current pass rate at Scarborough driving test centre is 79.3%, calculated from 613 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 75.9% (from 3.2K tests).
Is Scarborough an easy or hard test centre?
Scarborough is ranked #31 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 79.3% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Scarborough compare to the UK average?
Scarborough's pass rate is 7.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 7.1 points above the UK figure and ranked 31 of 135 in its category, Scarborough offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Scarborough record?
Scarborough has recorded 3.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.4K passed and 765 failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Scarborough?
The closest DVSA test centres to Scarborough are Beverley LGV (75.6%), Hull (72.3%), York (69.3%) and Scunthorpe (62.9%). Scarborough's 79.3% is the highest current pass rate among them. Beverley LGV, Hull, York, Scunthorpe sit 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 Scarborough?
Scarborough currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Scarborough and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Scarborough 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 Scarborough?
The estimated wait at Scarborough is about 8 to 12 weeks (moderate 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 3.2K 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: 2024-25.