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Driving Test Pass Rates in Lowestoft

Lowestoft has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 46.1% 2.6 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate, with the strongest centre on 46.1% and the lowest on 46.1%.

Centres
2
in Lowestoft
Avg car pass rate
46.1%
-2.6 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
32.1K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Lowestoft

Lowestoft(Mobbs Way) is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Lowestoft, with a current pass rate of 46.1% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 46.1%, 2.6 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 32.1K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Lowestoft vs the UK average

Lowestoft
volume-weighted average
46.1%
-2.6 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Lowestoft below the UK average pass rate by 2.6 percentage points. Pass rates in Lowestoft run slightly below the UK norm, suggesting routes here may be modestly more demanding.

Easiest & hardest centres in Lowestoft

Highest pass rate
1
Lowestoft(Mobbs Way)
4.9K tests (2024-25), #253
46.1%

Pass rate by gender across Lowestoft

Male pass rate
47.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
44.1%
weighted city average

Across Lowestoft's test centres, men pass at 47.3% and women at 44.1% a gender gap of 3.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
30.2K tests on record
Lowestoft(Mobbs Way)
4.9K tests in 2024-25
46.1%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
1.9K tests on record
Lowestoft
611 tests in 2017-18, low sample
76.8%

All test centres in Lowestoft

01
Lowestoft(Mobbs Way)
30.2K tests, Car, National rank #253
46.1%
pass
02
Lowestoft
Low sample
1.9K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #54
76.8%
pass

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 Lowestoft?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Lowestoft, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Lowestoft?
Across Lowestoft's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 46.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Lowestoft below the UK average by 2.6 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Lowestoft?
Lowestoft(Mobbs Way) has the highest pass rate in Lowestoft at 46.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 4.9K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Lowestoft?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Lowestoft, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Lowestoft centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Lowestoft(Mobbs Way) has the highest first-time pass rate in Lowestoft at 45.1% (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 Lowestoft?
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 Lowestoft?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft?
Not always. Smaller centres in Lowestoft 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 Licence v3.0. 15.2K passes recorded across 2 Lowestoft centres.