Grimsby Coldwater Driving Test Pass Rate
The Grimsby Coldwater driving test centre recorded a 42.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 5,361 tests — that is 7.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Grimsby Coldwater has a 42.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 287 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
42.8%
Tests conducted
5,361
National rank
287 / 317
vs national avg
-7.2 pts
How Grimsby Coldwater compares
At 42.8%, Grimsby Coldwater is 7.2 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 287 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 Grimsby Coldwater in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | Cheltenham | 43.2% | 5,161 |
| 285 | Stirling | 43.0% | 2,747 |
| 286 | Birmingham (South Yardley) | 42.8% | 14,471 |
| 288 | Crawley | 42.7% | 11,305 |
| 289 | Widnes | 42.7% | 6,846 |
| 290 | Folkestone | 42.4% | 7,818 |
Frequently asked questions about Grimsby Coldwater test centre
What is the pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater was 42.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 5,361 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 7.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Grimsby Coldwater rank against other UK test centres?
Grimsby Coldwater ranks 287 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 Grimsby Coldwater?
5,361 car practical driving tests were conducted at Grimsby Coldwater during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Grimsby Coldwater?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Grimsby Coldwater (42.8%) include Stirling, Birmingham (South Yardley), Crawley, Widnes. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Grimsby Coldwater?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Grimsby Coldwater. Its 42.8% 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.