What is the UK driving test pass rate?

The UK average pass rate for the Category B (car) practical driving test is around 48%, though it varies significantly between test centres, from roughly 35% at the hardest urban centres to over 65% at the easiest rural ones.

Which UK driving test centre has the highest pass rate?

Small rural test centres (particularly in Scotland and the Scottish Islands) consistently show the highest pass rates, often above 65%. Lerwick in Shetland leads the UK at around 68.5%.

Where does the data come from?

All statistics come from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) quarterly statistical release on GOV.UK. The dataset is released under the Open Government Licence and is updated automatically each quarter.

Does PassRates.uk show motorcycle and HGV pass rates?

Yes. The data covers the Category B (car) practical test, motorcycle Module 1 and Module 2 tests, and heavy-vehicle (LGV/HGV) tests for every UK test centre.

England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Paulsgrove

Paulsgrove has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 49.3% 1.3 pp above the UK national average of 48%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres

in Paulsgrove

Avg pass rate

49.3%

+1.3 pp vs UK

UK average

48%

national benchmark

Total tests

21.7K

lifetime, all centres

About Paulsgrove

Paulsgrove is a English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 21.7K 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, Paulsgrove runs slightly ahead of the UK average. The city-wide pass rate of 49.3% is 1.3 percentage points above the UK figure of 48%, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions overall.

Portsmouth is the only centre in Paulsgrove, with a current pass rate of 49.3%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Paulsgrove test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Paulsgrove vs the UK average

Paulsgrove

volume-weighted average

49.3%

+1.3 pp vs UK

UK 48%

0%25%50%75%100%

Paulsgrove above the UK average pass rate by 1.3 percentage points. Pass rates in Paulsgrove sit close to the UK norm, expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Paulsgrove

Highest pass rate

Portsmouth

21.7K tests, #191

49.3%

Pass rate by gender across Paulsgrove

Male pass rate

51%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

47.3%

weighted city average

Across Paulsgrove's test centres, men pass at 51% and women at 47.3% a gender gap of 3.7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Paulsgrove

Portsmouth

21.7K tests, Car, National rank #191

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 500 tests on record 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 Paulsgrove?

There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Paulsgrove, England.

What is the average driving test pass rate in Paulsgrove?

Across the 1 test centre in Paulsgrove, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Paulsgrove above the UK average by 1.3 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Paulsgrove?

Portsmouth currently has the highest pass rate in Paulsgrove at 49.3%, based on 21.7K recorded tests.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Paulsgrove?

There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Paulsgrove, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.

Which Paulsgrove centre has the best first-time pass rate?

Portsmouth has the highest first-time pass rate in Paulsgrove at 45.9%. 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 Paulsgrove?

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 Paulsgrove?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Paulsgrove 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 Paulsgrove?

Not always. Smaller centres in Paulsgrove can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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. 10.7K passes recorded across 1 Paulsgrove centre. Last refreshed 2026-05-01.