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Driving Test Pass Rates in Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 67.7% 19 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Lochgilphead
Avg car pass rate
67.7%
+19 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
2.0K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Lochgilphead, with a current pass rate of 67.7% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 67.7%, 19 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 2.0K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Lochgilphead vs the UK average

Lochgilphead
volume-weighted average
67.7%
+19 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Lochgilphead above the UK average pass rate by 19 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 Lochgilphead

Pass rate by gender across Lochgilphead

Male pass rate
68.5%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
66.9%
weighted city average

Across Lochgilphead's test centres, men pass at 68.5% and women at 66.9% a gender gap of 1.6 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Lochgilphead

Before you drive off

Every centre in Lochgilphead marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether response, traffic signs is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Drive your local test routes specifically scanning for signs. Have the instructor cover unusual signs on country roads (national speed limit on single carriageway = 60 mph, not 70). 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 Lochgilphead?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Lochgilphead, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Lochgilphead?
Across Lochgilphead's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 67.7%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Lochgilphead above the UK average by 19 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Lochgilphead?
Lochgilphead has the highest pass rate in Lochgilphead at 67.7% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.0K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Lochgilphead?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Lochgilphead, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Lochgilphead centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Lochgilphead has the highest first-time pass rate in Lochgilphead at 67.5% (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 Lochgilphead?
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 Lochgilphead?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead?
Not always. Smaller centres in Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead 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.

Lorries, buses, motorcycles, trams and how to share the road with them safely. 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. 1.4K passes recorded across 1 Lochgilphead centre.