Folkestone Driving Test Pass Rate
The Folkestone driving test centre recorded a 42.4% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,818 tests — that is 7.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Folkestone has a 42.4% car driving test pass rate and ranks 290 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
42.4%
Tests conducted
7,818
National rank
290 / 317
vs national avg
-7.6 pts
How Folkestone compares
At 42.4%, Folkestone is 7.6 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 290 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 Folkestone in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | Grimsby Coldwater | 42.8% | 5,361 |
| 288 | Crawley | 42.7% | 11,305 |
| 289 | Widnes | 42.7% | 6,846 |
| 291 | Loughborough | 42.3% | 5,502 |
| 292 | Elgin | 42.3% | 2,934 |
| 293 | Hamilton | 42.0% | 6,112 |
Frequently asked questions about Folkestone test centre
What is the pass rate at Folkestone test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Folkestone was 42.4% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,818 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.6 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Folkestone rank against other UK test centres?
Folkestone ranks 290 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 Folkestone?
7,818 car practical driving tests were conducted at Folkestone during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Folkestone?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Folkestone (42.4%) include Crawley, Widnes, Loughborough, Elgin. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Folkestone?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Folkestone. Its 42.4% 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.