Barrow In Furness Driving Test Pass Rate
The Barrow In Furness driving test centre recorded a 69.6% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 1,699 tests — that is 19.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Barrow In Furness has a 69.6% car driving test pass rate and ranks 14 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
69.6%
Tests conducted
1,699
National rank
14 / 317
vs national avg
+19.6 pts
How Barrow In Furness compares
At 69.6%, Barrow In Furness is 19.6 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 14 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Barrow In Furness in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Duns | 70.2% | 171 |
| 12 | Montrose | 70.0% | 621 |
| 13 | Melton Mowbray | 69.7% | 1,984 |
| 15 | Inveraray | 69.4% | 124 |
| 16 | Dorchester | 69.0% | 4,353 |
| 17 | Aberfeldy | 68.5% | 149 |
Frequently asked questions about Barrow In Furness test centre
What is the pass rate at Barrow In Furness test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Barrow In Furness was 69.6% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 1,699 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 19.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Barrow In Furness rank against other UK test centres?
Barrow In Furness ranks 14 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Barrow In Furness?
1,699 car practical driving tests were conducted at Barrow In Furness during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Barrow In Furness?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Barrow In Furness (69.6%) include Montrose, Melton Mowbray, Inveraray, Dorchester. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Barrow In Furness?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Barrow In Furness. Its 69.6% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.