Birmingham (Garretts Green) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Birmingham (Garretts Green) driving test centre recorded a 44.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 22,480 tests — that is 5.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Birmingham (Garretts Green) has a 44.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 276 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
44.4%
Tests conducted
22,480
National rank
276 / 317
vs national avg
-5.6 pts
How Birmingham (Garretts Green) compares
At 44.4%, Birmingham (Garretts Green) is 5.6 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 276 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 Birmingham (Garretts Green) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | Southall (London) | 44.8% | 8,543 |
| 274 | Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 44.7% | 10,207 |
| 275 | Carlisle LGV (Cars) | 44.7% | 47 |
| 277 | Wanstead (London) | 44.4% | 8,258 |
| 278 | Atherton (Manchester) | 44.3% | 13,035 |
| 279 | Glasgow (Anniesland) | 44.3% | 6,170 |
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham (Garretts Green) test centre
What is the pass rate at Birmingham (Garretts Green) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Birmingham (Garretts Green) was 44.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 22,480 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Birmingham (Garretts Green) rank against other UK test centres?
Birmingham (Garretts Green) ranks 276 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 Birmingham (Garretts Green)?
22,480 car practical driving tests were conducted at Birmingham (Garretts Green) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Birmingham (Garretts Green)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Birmingham (Garretts Green) (44.4%) include Cheetham Hill (Manchester), Carlisle LGV (Cars), Wanstead (London), Atherton (Manchester). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Birmingham (Garretts Green)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Birmingham (Garretts Green). Its 44.4% 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.