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Driving Test Pass Rates in Islay

Islay has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 66.7% 18 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres
1
in Islay
Avg car pass rate
66.7%
+18 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
535
lifetime, all centres

About Islay

Islay is a Scottish city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 535 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, Islay runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 66.7% is 18 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Islay Island is the only centre in Islay, with a current pass rate of 66.7% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Islay test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Islay vs the UK average

Islay
volume-weighted average
66.7%
+18 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Islay above the UK average pass rate by 18 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

All test centres in Islay

01
Islay Island
Low sample
535 tests, Car, National rank #17
66.7%
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 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 Islay?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Islay, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Islay?
Across Islay's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 66.7%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Islay above the UK average by 18 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Islay?
Islay Island currently has the highest pass rate in Islay at 66.7% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 535 tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Islay?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Islay, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Islay centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Islay.
How do I book a driving test in Islay?
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 Islay?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Islay 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 Islay?
Not always. Smaller centres in Islay 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 License v3.0. 357 passes recorded across 1 Islay centre.