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Driving Test Pass Rates in Gillingham

Gillingham has 3 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 57.2% 8.5 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Gillingham compares with the UK national average.

Centres
3
in Gillingham
Avg car pass rate
57.2%
+8.5 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
176.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Gillingham

Gillingham is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Gillingham, with a current pass rate of 57.2% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 57.2%, 8.5 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 176.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Gillingham vs the UK average

Gillingham
volume-weighted average
57.2%
+8.5 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Gillingham above the UK average pass rate by 8.5 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Gillingham

Highest pass rate
1
Gillingham
2.5K tests (2024-25), #38
72.7%
2
Gillingham
2.7K tests (2024-25), #123
63.2%
3
Gillingham LGV
1.4K tests (2024-25), #80
58.1%
Lowest pass rate
1
Gillingham
14.8K tests (2024-25), #82
57.2%
2
Gillingham LGV
1.4K tests (2024-25), #80
58.1%
3
Gillingham
2.7K tests (2024-25), #123
63.2%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Gillingham

Male pass rate
56.5%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
51.7%
weighted city average

Across Gillingham's test centres, men pass at 56.5% and women at 51.7% a gender gap of 4.8 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
127.8K tests on record
Gillingham
14.8K tests in 2024-25
57.2%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
13.4K tests on record
Gillingham
2.5K tests in 2024-25
72.7%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (2)
13.0K tests on record
Gillingham LGV
410 tests in 2010-11, low sample
70%
Gillingham
2.7K tests in 2024-25
63.2%
HGV / LGV (1)
22.6K tests on record
Gillingham LGV
1.4K tests in 2024-25
58.1%

All test centres in Gillingham

01
Gillingham
13.4K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #38
72.7%
pass
02
Gillingham
12.6K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #123
63.2%
pass
03
Gillingham LGV
22.6K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #80
58.1%
pass
04
Gillingham
127.8K tests, Car, National rank #82
57.2%
pass
05
Gillingham LGV
Low sample
410 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #96
70%
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 Gillingham?
There are 3 DVSA driving test centres in Gillingham, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Gillingham?
Across Gillingham's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 57.2%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Gillingham above the UK average by 8.5 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Gillingham?
Gillingham has the highest pass rate in Gillingham at 57.2% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 14.8K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Gillingham?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Gillingham, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Gillingham centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Gillingham has the highest first-time pass rate in Gillingham at 57.4% (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 Gillingham?
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 Gillingham?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Gillingham 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 Gillingham?
Not always. Smaller centres in Gillingham 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. 96.5K passes recorded across 3 Gillingham centres.