Chingford (London) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Chingford (London) driving test centre recorded a 39.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 13,120 tests — that is 10.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Chingford (London) has a 39.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 308 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
39.9%
Tests conducted
13,120
National rank
308 / 317
vs national avg
-10.1 pts
How Chingford (London) compares
At 39.9%, Chingford (London) is 10.1 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 308 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 Chingford (London) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 | Belvedere (London) | 40.5% | 4,245 |
| 306 | Leicester (Cannock Street) | 40.2% | 14,198 |
| 307 | Coventry | 40.0% | 13,771 |
| 309 | Glasgow (Shieldhall) | 39.9% | 7,019 |
| 310 | Luton | 39.2% | 7,759 |
| 311 | Norris Green (Liverpool) | 37.8% | 13,472 |
Frequently asked questions about Chingford (London) test centre
What is the pass rate at Chingford (London) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Chingford (London) was 39.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 13,120 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 10.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Chingford (London) rank against other UK test centres?
Chingford (London) ranks 308 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 Chingford (London)?
13,120 car practical driving tests were conducted at Chingford (London) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Chingford (London)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Chingford (London) (39.9%) include Leicester (Cannock Street), Coventry, Glasgow (Shieldhall), Luton. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Chingford (London)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Chingford (London). Its 39.9% 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.