Gairloch Driving Test Pass Rate
The Gairloch driving test centre recorded a 73.5% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 49 tests — that is 23.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Gairloch has a 73.5% car driving test pass rate and ranks 3 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
73.5%
Tests conducted
49
National rank
3 / 317
vs national avg
+23.5 pts
How Gairloch compares
At 73.5%, Gairloch is 23.5 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 3 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 Gairloch in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isles of Scilly | 75.0% | 8 |
| 2 | Isle of Mull | 73.8% | 42 |
| 4 | Pitlochry | 73.3% | 146 |
| 5 | Benbecula Island | 72.9% | 107 |
| 6 | Girvan | 72.0% | 250 |
Frequently asked questions about Gairloch test centre
What is the pass rate at Gairloch test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Gairloch was 73.5% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 49 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 23.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Gairloch rank against other UK test centres?
Gairloch ranks 3 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 Gairloch?
49 car practical driving tests were conducted at Gairloch during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Gairloch?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Gairloch (73.5%) include Isles of Scilly, Isle of Mull, Pitlochry, Benbecula Island. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Gairloch?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Gairloch. Its 73.5% 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.