Carmarthen Driving Test Pass Rate
The Carmarthen driving test centre recorded a 54.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 2,746 tests — that is 4.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Carmarthen has a 54.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 119 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
54.2%
Tests conducted
2,746
National rank
119 / 317
vs national avg
+4.2 pts
How Carmarthen compares
At 54.2%, Carmarthen is 4.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 119 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 Carmarthen in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Burton on Trent | 54.7% | 7,273 |
| 117 | York | 54.4% | 9,416 |
| 118 | Wallasey | 54.3% | 968 |
| 120 | Newport (Isle of Wight) | 54.1% | 3,616 |
| 121 | Beverley LGV | 54.1% | 159 |
| 122 | Llantrisant | 54.0% | 9,909 |
Frequently asked questions about Carmarthen test centre
What is the pass rate at Carmarthen test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Carmarthen was 54.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 2,746 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Carmarthen rank against other UK test centres?
Carmarthen ranks 119 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 Carmarthen?
2,746 car practical driving tests were conducted at Carmarthen during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Carmarthen?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Carmarthen (54.2%) include York, Wallasey, Newport (Isle of Wight), Beverley LGV. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Carmarthen?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Carmarthen. Its 54.2% 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.