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Driving Test Pass Rates in Croydon

Croydon has 1 DVSA driving test centre, all for motorcycle or lorry tests, so there is no car (category B) pass rate to compare against the UK average of 48.7%. The centre-by-centre breakdown by test type is below.

Centres
1
in Croydon
Avg car pass rate
n/a
no car centres
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
1.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Croydon

Croydon is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Croydon, with a current pass rate of 72.1% (2012-13 DVSA data).

These centres handle motorcycle or lorry tests rather than car (category B) tests, so there is no city car average to set against the 48.7% UK figure. The per-centre breakdown by test type is below, built from 1.8K tests on record.

Easiest & hardest centres in Croydon

Highest pass rate
1
Croydon
1.2K tests (2012-13), #82
72.1%

Pass rate by gender across Croydon

Male pass rate
73.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
78.9%
weighted city average

Across Croydon's test centres, men pass at 73.6% and women at 78.9% a gender gap of 5.3 percentage points in favour of female candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Croydon

01
Croydon
1.8K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #82
72.1%
pass
On the marking sheet

Every centre in Croydon marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether response, traffic signs is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

Take response, traffic signs. Pre-test route familiarity not built. Eyes fixed too close in. Sign-blindness from over-focusing on the road surface. Most of the argument about what is a minor and what is a serious comes down to cases like that one, so it is worth knowing which side of the line yours falls on before an examiner decides it for you.

Is that a fault?Show me, tell me questionsTest day readiness check

Drive your local test routes specifically scanning for signs. Have the instructor cover unusual signs on country roads (national speed limit on single carriageway = 60 mph, not 70). Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

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 Croydon?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Croydon, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Croydon?
Croydon's DVSA centres only offer motorcycle or lorry tests, so there is no car (category B) pass rate to average here. The UK national car average is 48.7%.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Croydon?
Croydon has the highest pass rate in Croydon at 72.1% (2012-13 DVSA data), based on 1.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Croydon?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Croydon, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Croydon centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Croydon has the highest first-time pass rate in Croydon at 0% (2012-13 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 Croydon?
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 Croydon?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Croydon 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 Croydon?
Not always. Smaller centres in Croydon 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.
Before the practical

Every centre in Croydon needs a valid theory pass before you can book, and the certificate lasts two years from the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise hazard awarenessRoad signs

Spotting developing hazards, plus the effects of alcohol, tiredness and medicines. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 1.4K passes recorded across 1 Croydon centre.