What is the UK driving test pass rate?

The UK average pass rate for the Category B (car) practical driving test is around 48%, though it varies significantly between test centres, from roughly 35% at the hardest urban centres to over 65% at the easiest rural ones.

Which UK driving test centre has the highest pass rate?

Small rural test centres (particularly in Scotland and the Scottish Islands) consistently show the highest pass rates, often above 65%. Lerwick in Shetland leads the UK at around 68.5%.

Where does the data come from?

All statistics come from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) quarterly statistical release on GOV.UK. The dataset is released under the Open Government Licence and is updated automatically each quarter.

Does PassRates.uk show motorcycle and HGV pass rates?

Yes. The data covers the Category B (car) practical test, motorcycle Module 1 and Module 2 tests, and heavy-vehicle (LGV/HGV) tests for every UK test centre.

England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Haven Village

Haven Village has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 63.7% 15.7 pp above the UK national average of 48%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres

in Haven Village

Avg pass rate

63.7%

+15.7 pp vs UK

UK average

48%

national benchmark

Total tests

3.2K

lifetime, all centres

About Haven Village

Haven Village is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 3.2K tests on record, every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.

As a whole, Haven Village runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 63.7% is 15.7 percentage points above the 48% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane) is the only centre in Haven Village, with a current pass rate of 63.7%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Haven Village test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Haven Village vs the UK average

Haven Village

volume-weighted average

63.7%

+15.7 pp vs UK

UK 48%

0%25%50%75%100%

Haven Village above the UK average pass rate by 15.7 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 Haven Village

Highest pass rate

Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane)

3.2K tests, #64

63.7%

Pass rate by gender across Haven Village

Male pass rate

64.1%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

57.8%

weighted city average

Across Haven Village's test centres, men pass at 64.1% and women at 57.8% a gender gap of 6.3 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Haven Village

Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane)

3.2K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #64

1st-time

63.7%

pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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 Haven Village?

There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Haven Village, England.

What is the average driving test pass rate in Haven Village?

Across the 1 test centre in Haven Village, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 63.7%, compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Haven Village above the UK average by 15.7 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Haven Village?

Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane) currently has the highest pass rate in Haven Village at 63.7%, based on 3.2K recorded tests.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Haven Village?

There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Haven Village, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.

Which Haven Village centre has the best first-time pass rate?

Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane) has the highest first-time pass rate in Haven Village at 0%. 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 Haven Village?

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 Haven Village?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Haven Village 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 Haven Village?

Not always. Smaller centres in Haven Village can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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 License v3.0. 2.1K passes recorded across 1 Haven Village centre. Last refreshed 2026-05-01.