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Driving Test Pass Rates in Workington

Workington has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 48.3% 0.4 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Pass rates across its centres run from 48.3% to 48.3%. The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
2
in Workington
Avg car pass rate
48.3%
-0.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
49.9K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Workington

Workington is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Workington, with a current pass rate of 48.3% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 48.3%, 0.4 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 49.9K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Workington vs the UK average

Workington
volume-weighted average
48.3%
-0.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Workington below the UK average pass rate by 0.4 percentage points. Pass rates in Workington sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Workington

Highest pass rate
1
Workington
1.1K tests (2022-23), #26
79.6%
2
Workington
3.0K tests (2024-25), #210
48.3%

Pass rate by gender across Workington

Male pass rate
56.6%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
50.9%
weighted city average

Across Workington's test centres, men pass at 56.6% and women at 50.9% a gender gap of 5.7 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
48.8K tests on record
Workington
3.0K tests in 2024-25
48.3%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
1.1K tests on record
Workington
1.1K tests in 2022-23
79.6%

All test centres in Workington

01
Workington
1.1K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #26
79.6%
pass
02
Workington
48.8K tests, Car, National rank #210
48.3%
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 Workington?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Workington, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Workington?
Across Workington's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 48.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Workington below the UK average by 0.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Workington?
Workington has the highest pass rate in Workington at 48.3% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 3.0K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Workington?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Workington, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Workington centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Workington has the highest first-time pass rate in Workington at 47.9% (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 Workington?
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 Workington?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Workington 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 Workington?
Not always. Smaller centres in Workington 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. 26.8K passes recorded across 2 Workington centres.