Darlington Driving Test Pass Rate
The Darlington driving test centre recorded a 47.1% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 12,183 tests — that is 2.9 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Darlington has a 47.1% car driving test pass rate and ranks 242 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
47.1%
Tests conducted
12,183
National rank
242 / 317
vs national avg
-2.9 pts
How Darlington compares
At 47.1%, Darlington is 2.9 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 242 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 Darlington in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | Airdrie | 47.4% | 4,599 |
| 240 | Galashiels | 47.4% | 2,241 |
| 241 | Chester | 47.3% | 9,212 |
| 243 | Mitcham (London) | 47.0% | 15,046 |
| 244 | Southend-on-Sea | 47.0% | 7,526 |
| 245 | Loughton (London) | 47.0% | 7,376 |
Frequently asked questions about Darlington test centre
What is the pass rate at Darlington test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Darlington was 47.1% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 12,183 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.9 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Darlington rank against other UK test centres?
Darlington ranks 242 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 Darlington?
12,183 car practical driving tests were conducted at Darlington during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Darlington?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Darlington (47.1%) include Galashiels, Chester, Mitcham (London), Southend-on-Sea. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Darlington?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Darlington. Its 47.1% 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.