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Driving Test Pass Rates in Watnall

Watnall has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 53.9% 5.2 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate, with the strongest centre on 53.9% and the lowest on 53.9%.

Centres
2
in Watnall
Avg car pass rate
53.9%
+5.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
62.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Watnall

Watnall is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Watnall, with a current pass rate of 53.9% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 53.9%, 5.2 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 62.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Watnall vs the UK average

Watnall
volume-weighted average
53.9%
+5.2 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Watnall above the UK average pass rate by 5.2 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 Watnall

Highest pass rate
1
Watnall
1.7K tests (2024-25), #87
56.9%
2
Watnall
7.8K tests (2024-25), #114
53.9%

Pass rate by gender across Watnall

Male pass rate
54.4%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
53.2%
weighted city average

Across Watnall's test centres, men pass at 54.4% and women at 53.2% a gender gap of 1.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
40.7K tests on record
Watnall
7.8K tests in 2024-25
53.9%
HGV / LGV (1)
22.1K tests on record
Watnall
1.7K tests in 2024-25
56.9%

All test centres in Watnall

01
Watnall
22.1K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #87
56.9%
pass
02
Watnall
40.7K tests, Car, National rank #114
53.9%
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 Watnall?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Watnall, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Watnall?
Across Watnall's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 53.9%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Watnall above the UK average by 5.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Watnall?
Watnall has the highest pass rate in Watnall at 53.9% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 7.8K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Watnall?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Watnall, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Watnall centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Watnall has the highest first-time pass rate in Watnall at 55.7% (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 Watnall?
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 Watnall?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Watnall 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 Watnall?
Not always. Smaller centres in Watnall 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. 33.2K passes recorded across 2 Watnall centres.