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Driving Test Pass Rates in Plymouth

Plymouth has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 40.8% 7.9 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Plymouth compares with the UK national average.

Centres
2
in Plymouth
Avg car pass rate
40.8%
-7.9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
141.3K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Plymouth

Plymouth is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Plymouth, with a current pass rate of 40.8% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 40.8%, 7.9 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 141.3K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Plymouth vs the UK average

Plymouth
volume-weighted average
40.8%
-7.9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Plymouth below the UK average pass rate by 7.9 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Plymouth

Highest pass rate
1
Plymouth
1.7K tests (2024-25), #51
77.3%
2
Plymouth
2.2K tests (2024-25), #23
76.5%
3
Plymouth LGV
1.2K tests (2024-25), #78
58.5%
Lowest pass rate
1
Plymouth
9.9K tests (2024-25), #301
40.8%
2
Plymouth LGV
1.2K tests (2024-25), #78
58.5%
3
Plymouth
2.2K tests (2024-25), #23
76.5%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Plymouth

Male pass rate
48.2%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
42.5%
weighted city average

Across Plymouth's test centres, men pass at 48.2% and women at 42.5% a gender gap of 5.6 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
117.4K tests on record
Plymouth
9.9K tests in 2024-25
40.8%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
10.5K tests on record
Plymouth
2.2K tests in 2024-25
76.5%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
7.7K tests on record
Plymouth
1.7K tests in 2024-25
77.3%
HGV / LGV (1)
5.7K tests on record
Plymouth LGV
1.2K tests in 2024-25
58.5%

All test centres in Plymouth

01
Plymouth
7.7K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #51
77.3%
pass
02
Plymouth
10.5K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #23
76.5%
pass
03
Plymouth LGV
5.7K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #78
58.5%
pass
04
Plymouth
117.4K tests, Car, National rank #301
40.8%
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 Plymouth?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Plymouth, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Plymouth?
Across Plymouth's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 40.8%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Plymouth below the UK average by 7.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Plymouth?
Plymouth has the highest pass rate in Plymouth at 40.8% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 9.9K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Plymouth?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Plymouth, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Plymouth centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Plymouth has the highest first-time pass rate in Plymouth at 38.9% (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 Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
Not always. Smaller centres in Plymouth 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. 65.1K passes recorded across 2 Plymouth centres.