Scotland, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Mallaig

Mallaig has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 70.3% 21.6 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate.

Centres
1
in Mallaig
Avg car pass rate
70.3%
+21.6 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
428
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Mallaig

Mallaig is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Mallaig, with a current pass rate of 70.3% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 70.3%, 21.6 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 428 tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Mallaig vs the UK average

Mallaig
volume-weighted average
70.3%
+21.6 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Mallaig above the UK average pass rate by 21.6 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 Mallaig

The morning of the test

Every centre in Mallaig marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether move off, safety is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

A fair amount of what goes wrong is settled before the engine starts: the documents, the car, the 2 vehicle safety questions and whichever habit you have not drilled, move off, safety being a common one. Working through it as a list beats remembering it in the car park.

Six-point check on every move-off: left mirror, centre mirror, right mirror, right shoulder, left shoulder, signal. Practise until the sequence is reflexive. 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 Mallaig?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Mallaig, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Mallaig?
Across Mallaig's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 70.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Mallaig above the UK average by 21.6 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Mallaig?
Mallaig has the highest pass rate in Mallaig at 70.3% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 428 tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Mallaig?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Mallaig, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Mallaig centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Insufficient first-time data to identify the leading centre in Mallaig.
How do I book a driving test in Mallaig?
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 Mallaig?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Mallaig 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 Mallaig?
Not always. Smaller centres in Mallaig 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 Mallaig 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.

Stopping distances, the two-second rule and driving in rain, ice and fog. 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. 301 passes recorded across 1 Mallaig centre.