Dorchester Driving Test Pass Rate
The Dorchester driving test centre recorded a 69.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,353 tests — that is 19.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Dorchester has a 69.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 16 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
69.0%
Tests conducted
4,353
National rank
16 / 317
vs national avg
+19.0 pts
How Dorchester compares
At 69.0%, Dorchester is 19.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 16 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 Dorchester in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Melton Mowbray | 69.7% | 1,984 |
| 14 | Barrow In Furness | 69.6% | 1,699 |
| 15 | Inveraray | 69.4% | 124 |
| 17 | Aberfeldy | 68.5% | 149 |
| 18 | Pwllheli | 68.1% | 737 |
| 19 | Lerwick | 67.8% | 379 |
Frequently asked questions about Dorchester test centre
What is the pass rate at Dorchester test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Dorchester was 69.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,353 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 19.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Dorchester rank against other UK test centres?
Dorchester ranks 16 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 Dorchester?
4,353 car practical driving tests were conducted at Dorchester during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Dorchester?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Dorchester (69.0%) include Barrow In Furness, Inveraray, Aberfeldy, Pwllheli. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Dorchester?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Dorchester. Its 69.0% 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.