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Driving Test Pass Rates in Bridgend

Bridgend has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 53.1% 4.4 pp above 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 Bridgend
Avg car pass rate
53.1%
+4.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
79.6K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Bridgend

Bridgend is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Bridgend, with a current pass rate of 53.1% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 53.1%, 4.4 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 79.6K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Bridgend vs the UK average

Bridgend
volume-weighted average
53.1%
+4.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Bridgend above the UK average pass rate by 4.4 percentage points. Pass rates in Bridgend run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Bridgend

Highest pass rate
1
Bridgend
1.1K tests (2024-25), #37
78.8%
2
Bridgend
6.9K tests (2024-25), #124
53.1%

Pass rate by gender across Bridgend

Male pass rate
57.1%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
51.1%
weighted city average

Across Bridgend's test centres, men pass at 57.1% and women at 51.1% a gender gap of 6 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
76.6K tests on record
Bridgend
6.9K tests in 2024-25
53.1%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
3.1K tests on record
Bridgend
1.1K tests in 2024-25
78.8%

All test centres in Bridgend

01
Bridgend
3.1K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #37
78.8%
pass
02
Bridgend
76.6K tests, Car, National rank #124
53.1%
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 Bridgend?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Bridgend, Wales.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Bridgend?
Across Bridgend's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 53.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Bridgend above the UK average by 4.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Bridgend?
Bridgend has the highest pass rate in Bridgend at 53.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 6.9K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Bridgend?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Bridgend, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Bridgend centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Bridgend has the highest first-time pass rate in Bridgend at 53.3% (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 Bridgend?
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 Bridgend?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Bridgend 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 Bridgend?
Not always. Smaller centres in Bridgend 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. 43.2K passes recorded across 1 Bridgend centre.