Gateshead Driving Test Pass Rate
The Gateshead driving test centre recorded a 37.5% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 9,512 tests — that is 12.5 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Gateshead has a 37.5% car driving test pass rate and ranks 312 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
37.5%
Tests conducted
9,512
National rank
312 / 317
vs national avg
-12.5 pts
How Gateshead compares
At 37.5%, Gateshead is 12.5 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 312 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 Gateshead in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | Glasgow (Shieldhall) | 39.9% | 7,019 |
| 310 | Luton | 39.2% | 7,759 |
| 311 | Norris Green (Liverpool) | 37.8% | 13,472 |
| 313 | Featherstone | 36.4% | 13,193 |
| 314 | Dunfermline (Vine) | 36.4% | 5,529 |
| 315 | Barking (Tanner Street) | 36.3% | 5,543 |
Frequently asked questions about Gateshead test centre
What is the pass rate at Gateshead test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Gateshead was 37.5% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 9,512 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 12.5 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Gateshead rank against other UK test centres?
Gateshead ranks 312 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 Gateshead?
9,512 car practical driving tests were conducted at Gateshead during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Gateshead?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Gateshead (37.5%) include Luton, Norris Green (Liverpool), Featherstone, Dunfermline (Vine). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Gateshead?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Gateshead. Its 37.5% 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.