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Driving Test Pass Rates in Doncaster

Doncaster has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 42% 6.7 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 Doncaster
Avg car pass rate
42%
-6.7 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
124.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Doncaster

Doncaster is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Doncaster, with a current pass rate of 42% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 42%, 6.7 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 124.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Doncaster vs the UK average

Doncaster
volume-weighted average
42%
-6.7 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Doncaster below the UK average pass rate by 6.7 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Doncaster

Highest pass rate
1
Doncaster
7.9K tests (2024-25), #294
42%

Pass rate by gender across Doncaster

Male pass rate
47.9%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
43.4%
weighted city average

Across Doncaster's test centres, men pass at 47.9% and women at 43.4% a gender gap of 4.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Doncaster

01
Doncaster
124.8K tests, Car, National rank #294
42%
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 Doncaster?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Doncaster, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Doncaster?
Across Doncaster's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 42%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Doncaster below the UK average by 6.7 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Doncaster?
Doncaster has the highest pass rate in Doncaster at 42% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.9K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Doncaster?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Doncaster, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Doncaster centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Doncaster has the highest first-time pass rate in Doncaster at 41.4% (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 Doncaster?
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 Doncaster?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Doncaster 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 Doncaster?
Not always. Smaller centres in Doncaster 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. 56.9K passes recorded across 1 Doncaster centre.