Car Test Centre · England

Whitby

The Whitby driving test centre is located in Whitby, 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
63.4%
Total tests
1.1K
National rank
#18
of 307
1st-time pass
60.6%

How Whitby compares

Whitby
63.4%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+15.4 pp

Whitby 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: 58.9%
2018-19: 64.7%
2019-20: 71.1%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 0%
2022-23: 0%
2023-24: 0%
2024-25: 65.1%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
67.4%
Female pass rate
59.1%
Zero faults
22.6%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Whitby

  • Pass rates at Whitby 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 60.6% 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 Whitby?

The current overall pass rate at Whitby driving test centre is 63.4%, based on 1.1K tests. The first-time pass rate is 60.6%.

Is Whitby an easy or hard test centre?

Whitby is ranked #18 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 63.4% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Whitby compare to the UK average?

Whitby's pass rate is 15.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Whitby?

Whitby has recorded 1.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 696 passed and 402 failed.

Where can I see Whitby on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Whitby 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.