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Driving Test Pass Rates in Gosforth

Gosforth has 3 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 47.5% 1.2 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Gosforth compares with the UK national average.

Centres
3
in Gosforth
Avg car pass rate
47.5%
-1.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
78.1K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Gosforth

Gosforth is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Gosforth, 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 78.1K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Gosforth vs the UK average

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

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

Easiest & hardest centres in Gosforth

Highest pass rate
1
Gosforth
2.9K tests (2024-25), #45
67.8%
2
Gosforth LGV
2.2K tests (2013-14), #116
48%
3
Gosforth
10.2K tests (2024-25), #229
47.5%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Gosforth

Male pass rate
50.7%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
47.3%
weighted city average

Across Gosforth's test centres, men pass at 50.7% and women at 47.3% a gender gap of 3.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
62.6K tests on record
Gosforth
10.2K tests in 2024-25
47.5%

All test centres in Gosforth

01
Gosforth
8.8K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #45
67.8%
pass
02
Gosforth LGV
6.7K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #116
48%
pass
03
Gosforth
62.6K tests, Car, National rank #229
47.5%
pass
On the marking sheet

Every centre in Gosforth marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether control, steering is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

Take control, steering. Pull-push steering technique not consolidated; gripping the wheel at the top rather than 9-and-3; late turn-in because of looking too close to the front of the car. 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

Look further ahead. Practise pull-push on a quiet residential loop with a continuous commentary. never steer while stationary; always inch forward first. 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 Gosforth?
There are 3 DVSA driving test centres in Gosforth, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Gosforth?
Across Gosforth'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 Gosforth below the UK average by 1.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Gosforth?
Gosforth has the highest pass rate in Gosforth at 47.5% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 10.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Gosforth?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Gosforth, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Gosforth centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Gosforth has the highest first-time pass rate in Gosforth at 48.7% (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 Gosforth?
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 Gosforth?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Gosforth 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 Gosforth?
Not always. Smaller centres in Gosforth 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 Gosforth 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 road and traffic signsRoad signs

Sign shapes and colours, road markings and what each one tells you to do. 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. 38.1K passes recorded across 3 Gosforth centres.