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Driving Test Pass Rates in Boreland

Boreland has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 47.5% 1.2 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate.

Centres
1
in Boreland
Avg car pass rate
47.5%
-1.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
84.1K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated August 2026

About Boreland

Kirkcaldy is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Boreland, with a current pass rate of 47.5% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 47.5%, 1.2 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 84.1K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Boreland vs the UK average

Boreland
volume-weighted average
47.5%
-1.2 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Boreland below the UK average pass rate by 1.2 percentage points. Pass rates in Boreland run slightly below the UK norm, suggesting routes here may be modestly more demanding.

Easiest & hardest centres in Boreland

Highest pass rate
1
Kirkcaldy
1.7K tests (2024-25), #57
67.7%
2
Kirkcaldy
1.3K tests (2024-25), #126
62.6%
3
Kirkcaldy
5.2K tests (2024-25), #227
47.5%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Boreland

Male pass rate
55.2%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
48.2%
weighted city average

Across Boreland's test centres, men pass at 55.2% and women at 48.2% a gender gap of 7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
68.9K tests on record
Kirkcaldy
5.2K tests in 2024-25
47.5%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
8.2K tests on record
Kirkcaldy
1.7K tests in 2024-25
67.7%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
7.1K tests on record
Kirkcaldy
1.3K tests in 2024-25
62.6%

All test centres in Boreland

01
Kirkcaldy
8.2K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #57
67.7%
pass
02
Kirkcaldy
7.1K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #126
62.6%
pass
03
Kirkcaldy
68.9K tests, Car, National rank #227
47.5%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Boreland?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Boreland, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Boreland?
Across Boreland's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 47.5%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Boreland below the UK average by 1.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Boreland?
Kirkcaldy has the highest pass rate in Boreland at 47.5% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 5.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Boreland?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Boreland, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Boreland centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Kirkcaldy has the highest first-time pass rate in Boreland at 47% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Boreland?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Boreland?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Boreland is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Boreland?
Not always. Smaller centres in Boreland can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 44.6K passes recorded across 1 Boreland centre.