Dumfries Driving Test Pass Rate
The Dumfries driving test centre recorded a 53.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 2,267 tests — that is 3.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Dumfries has a 53.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 125 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
53.9%
Tests conducted
2,267
National rank
125 / 317
vs national avg
+3.9 pts
How Dumfries compares
At 53.9%, Dumfries is 3.9 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 125 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 Dumfries in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | Llantrisant | 54.0% | 9,909 |
| 123 | Enfield (Innova Business Park) | 53.9% | 8,412 |
| 124 | Redhill Aerodrome | 53.9% | 5,408 |
| 126 | Louth | 53.9% | 740 |
| 127 | Berwick-On-Tweed | 53.9% | 666 |
| 128 | Cambridge (Brookmount Court) | 53.8% | 13,689 |
Frequently asked questions about Dumfries test centre
What is the pass rate at Dumfries test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Dumfries was 53.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 2,267 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Dumfries rank against other UK test centres?
Dumfries ranks 125 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 Dumfries?
2,267 car practical driving tests were conducted at Dumfries during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Dumfries?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Dumfries (53.9%) include Enfield (Innova Business Park), Redhill Aerodrome, Louth, Berwick-On-Tweed. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Dumfries?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Dumfries. Its 53.9% 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.