Barry Driving Test Pass Rate
The Barry driving test centre recorded a 57.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 2,244 tests — that is 7.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Barry has a 57.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 84 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
57.0%
Tests conducted
2,244
National rank
84 / 317
vs national avg
+7.0 pts
How Barry compares
At 57.0%, Barry is 7.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 84 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 Barry in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Dundee | 57.3% | 3,742 |
| 82 | Skipton | 57.3% | 3,197 |
| 83 | Guildford | 57.1% | 4,542 |
| 85 | Isle of Skye (Portree) | 57.0% | 128 |
| 86 | Rhyl | 56.9% | 4,011 |
| 87 | Grantown-On-Spey | 56.9% | 137 |
Frequently asked questions about Barry test centre
What is the pass rate at Barry test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Barry was 57.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 2,244 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Barry rank against other UK test centres?
Barry ranks 84 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 Barry?
2,244 car practical driving tests were conducted at Barry during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Barry?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Barry (57.0%) include Skipton, Guildford, Isle of Skye (Portree), Rhyl. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Barry?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Barry. Its 57.0% 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.