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Driving Test Pass Rates in Speke

Speke has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 38.6% 10.1 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
1
in Speke
Avg car pass rate
38.6%
-10.1 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
46.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Speke

Speke (Liverpool) is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Speke, with a current pass rate of 38.6% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 38.6%, 10.1 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 46.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Speke vs the UK average

Speke
volume-weighted average
38.6%
-10.1 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Speke below the UK average pass rate by 10.1 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 Speke

Highest pass rate
1
Speke (Liverpool)
7.0K tests (2024-25), #315
38.6%

Pass rate by gender across Speke

Male pass rate
33.9%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
32.4%
weighted city average

Across Speke's test centres, men pass at 33.9% and women at 32.4% a gender gap of 1.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Speke

01
Speke (Liverpool)
46.7K tests, Car, National rank #315
38.6%
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 Speke?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Speke, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Speke?
Across Speke's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 38.6%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Speke below the UK average by 10.1 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Speke?
Speke (Liverpool) has the highest pass rate in Speke at 38.6% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.0K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Speke?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Speke, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Speke centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Speke (Liverpool) has the highest first-time pass rate in Speke at 37.3% (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 Speke?
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 Speke?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Speke 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 Speke?
Not always. Smaller centres in Speke 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. 15.5K passes recorded across 1 Speke centre.