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%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

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

About Mallaig

Mallaig is a Scottish city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 428 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, Mallaig runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 70.3% is 21.6 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Mallaig is the only centre in Mallaig, with a current pass rate of 70.3% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Mallaig test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

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

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 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 currently 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.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. 301 passes recorded across 1 Mallaig centre.