Car Test Centre · England

Yeovil

The Yeovil driving test centre is located in Yeovil, 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
57.9%
Total tests
12.2K
National rank
#60
of 307
1st-time pass
57.2%

How Yeovil compares

Yeovil
57.9%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+9.9 pp

Yeovil 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: 62.4%
2018-19: 62.6%
2019-20: 61.8%
2020-21: 0%
2021-22: 73%
2022-23: 57.7%
2023-24: 61.7%
2024-25: 59.7%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
60.2%
Female pass rate
55.4%
Zero faults
11.7%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Yeovil

  • Pass rates at Yeovil 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 57.2% 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 Yeovil?

The current overall pass rate at Yeovil driving test centre is 57.9%, based on 12.2K tests. The first-time pass rate is 57.2%.

Is Yeovil an easy or hard test centre?

Yeovil is ranked #60 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 57.9% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Yeovil compare to the UK average?

Yeovil's pass rate is 9.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Yeovil?

Yeovil has recorded 12.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.1K passed and 5.1K failed.

Where can I see Yeovil on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Yeovil 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.