Scotland, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Rothesay

Rothesay has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 61.6% 12.9 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 Rothesay
Avg car pass rate
61.6%
+12.9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
1.4K
lifetime, all centres

About Rothesay

Rothesay is a Scottish city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 1.4K 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, Rothesay runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 61.6% is 12.9 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Rothesay is the only centre in Rothesay, with a current pass rate of 61.6% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Rothesay test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Rothesay vs the UK average

Rothesay
volume-weighted average
61.6%
+12.9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Rothesay above the UK average pass rate by 12.9 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 Rothesay

Pass rate by gender across Rothesay

Male pass rate
63.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
60%
weighted city average

Across Rothesay's test centres, men pass at 63.3% and women at 60% a gender gap of 3.3 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Rothesay

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 Rothesay?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Rothesay, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Rothesay?
Across Rothesay's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 61.6%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Rothesay above the UK average by 12.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Rothesay?
Rothesay currently has the highest pass rate in Rothesay at 61.6% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.4K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Rothesay?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Rothesay, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Rothesay centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Rothesay has the highest first-time pass rate in Rothesay at 62.3% (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 Rothesay?
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 Rothesay?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Rothesay 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 Rothesay?
Not always. Smaller centres in Rothesay 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. 888 passes recorded across 1 Rothesay centre.