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Driving Test Pass Rates in Scarborough

Scarborough has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 51.7% 3 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 Scarborough
Avg car pass rate
51.7%
+3 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
38.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Scarborough

Scarborough is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Scarborough, with a current pass rate of 51.7% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 51.7%, 3 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 38.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Scarborough vs the UK average

Scarborough
volume-weighted average
51.7%
+3 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Scarborough above the UK average pass rate by 3 percentage points. Pass rates in Scarborough run slightly ahead of the UK norm, suggesting modestly favourable test conditions.

Easiest & hardest centres in Scarborough

Highest pass rate
1
Scarborough
2.7K tests (2024-25), #140
51.7%

Pass rate by gender across Scarborough

Male pass rate
58.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
48.1%
weighted city average

Across Scarborough's test centres, men pass at 58.3% and women at 48.1% a gender gap of 10.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
35.6K tests on record
Scarborough
2.7K tests in 2024-25
51.7%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
3.2K tests on record
Scarborough
613 tests in 2024-25, low sample
79.3%

All test centres in Scarborough

01
Scarborough
35.6K tests, Car, National rank #140
51.7%
pass
02
Scarborough
Low sample
3.2K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #31
79.3%
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 Scarborough?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Scarborough, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Scarborough?
Across Scarborough's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 51.7%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Scarborough above the UK average by 3 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Scarborough?
Scarborough has the highest pass rate in Scarborough at 51.7% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Scarborough?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Scarborough, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Scarborough centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Scarborough has the highest first-time pass rate in Scarborough at 51.4% (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 Scarborough?
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 Scarborough?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Scarborough 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 Scarborough?
Not always. Smaller centres in Scarborough 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. 21.3K passes recorded across 1 Scarborough centre.