Castle Douglas Driving Test Pass Rate
The Castle Douglas driving test centre recorded a 53.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 549 tests — that is 3.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Castle Douglas has a 53.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 134 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
53.4%
Tests conducted
549
National rank
134 / 317
vs national avg
+3.4 pts
How Castle Douglas compares
At 53.4%, Castle Douglas is 3.4 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 134 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 Castle Douglas in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | Tolworth (London) | 53.6% | 10,164 |
| 132 | Birmingham (Cocks Moors) | 53.5% | 486 |
| 133 | Poole | 53.4% | 10,375 |
| 135 | Bridgend | 53.3% | 5,990 |
| 136 | Durham | 53.2% | 9,451 |
| 137 | Doncaster | 53.2% | 7,334 |
Frequently asked questions about Castle Douglas test centre
What is the pass rate at Castle Douglas test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Castle Douglas was 53.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 549 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.4 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Castle Douglas rank against other UK test centres?
Castle Douglas ranks 134 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 Castle Douglas?
549 car practical driving tests were conducted at Castle Douglas during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Castle Douglas?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Castle Douglas (53.4%) include Birmingham (Cocks Moors), Poole, Bridgend, Durham. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Castle Douglas?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Castle Douglas. Its 53.4% 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.