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Driving Test Pass Rates in Pontypool

Pontypool has 1 DVSA driving test centre, all for motorcycle or lorry tests, so there is no car (category B) pass rate to compare against the UK average of 48.7%. The centre-by-centre breakdown by test type is below.

Centres
1
in Pontypool
Avg car pass rate
n/a
no car centres
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
5.9K
lifetime, all centres

About Pontypool

Pontypool is a Welsh city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 5.9K 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.

Pontypool LGV is the only centre in Pontypool, with a current pass rate of 53.5% (2015-16). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Pontypool test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Easiest & hardest centres in Pontypool

Highest pass rate
1
Pontypool LGV
1.2K tests (2015-16), #112
53.5%

Pass rate by gender across Pontypool

Male pass rate
52.2%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
54%
weighted city average

Across Pontypool's test centres, men pass at 52.2% and women at 54% a gender gap of 1.8 percentage points in favour of female candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Pontypool

01
Pontypool LGV
5.9K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #112
53.5%
pass

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 Pontypool?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Pontypool, Wales.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Pontypool?
Pontypool's DVSA centres only offer motorcycle or lorry tests, so there is no car (category B) pass rate to average here. The UK national car average is 48.7%.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Pontypool?
Pontypool LGV currently has the highest pass rate in Pontypool at 53.5% (2015-16 DVSA data), based on 1.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Pontypool?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Pontypool, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Pontypool centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Pontypool LGV has the highest first-time pass rate in Pontypool at 0% (2015-16 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 Pontypool?
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 Pontypool?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Pontypool 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 Pontypool?
Not always. Smaller centres in Pontypool 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. 3.1K passes recorded across 1 Pontypool centre.