England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Isles of Scilly

Isles of Scilly has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 87.5% 38.8 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 Isles of Scilly
Avg car pass rate
87.5%
+38.8 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
8
lifetime, all centres

About Isles of Scilly

Isles of Scilly is an English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 8 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, Isles of Scilly runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 87.5% is 38.8 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Isles of Scilly is the only centre in Isles of Scilly, with a current pass rate of 87.5% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Isles of Scilly test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Isles of Scilly vs the UK average

Isles of Scilly
volume-weighted average
87.5%
+38.8 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Isles of Scilly above the UK average pass rate by 38.8 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 Isles of Scilly

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 Isles of Scilly?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Isles of Scilly, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Isles of Scilly?
Across Isles of Scilly's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 87.5%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Isles of Scilly above the UK average by 38.8 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Isles of Scilly?
Isles of Scilly currently has the highest pass rate in Isles of Scilly at 87.5% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 8 tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Isles of Scilly?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Isles of Scilly, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Isles of Scilly centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Isles of Scilly.
How do I book a driving test in Isles of Scilly?
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 Isles of Scilly?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Isles of Scilly 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 Isles of Scilly?
Not always. Smaller centres in Isles of Scilly 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. 7 passes recorded across 1 Isles of Scilly centre.