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Driving Test Pass Rates in Pwllheli

Pwllheli has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 60.6% 11.9 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
1
in Pwllheli
Avg car pass rate
60.6%
+11.9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
13.0K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Pwllheli

Pwllheli is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Pwllheli, with a current pass rate of 60.6% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 60.6%, 11.9 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 13.0K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Pwllheli vs the UK average

Pwllheli
volume-weighted average
60.6%
+11.9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Pwllheli above the UK average pass rate by 11.9 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Pwllheli

Highest pass rate
1
Pwllheli
2.2K tests (2024-25), #50
60.6%

Pass rate by gender across Pwllheli

Male pass rate
62.7%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
58%
weighted city average

Across Pwllheli's test centres, men pass at 62.7% and women at 58% a gender gap of 4.7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Pwllheli

01
Pwllheli
13.0K tests, Car, National rank #50
60.6%
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 Pwllheli?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Pwllheli, Wales.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Pwllheli?
Across Pwllheli's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 60.6%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Pwllheli above the UK average by 11.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Pwllheli?
Pwllheli has the highest pass rate in Pwllheli at 60.6% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Pwllheli?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Pwllheli, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Pwllheli centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Pwllheli has the highest first-time pass rate in Pwllheli at 58.7% (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 Pwllheli?
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 Pwllheli?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Pwllheli 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 Pwllheli?
Not always. Smaller centres in Pwllheli 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. 7.8K passes recorded across 1 Pwllheli centre.