High Wycombe Driving Test Pass Rate
The High Wycombe driving test centre recorded a 51.5% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 3,534 tests — that is 1.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: High Wycombe has a 51.5% car driving test pass rate and ranks 174 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
51.5%
Tests conducted
3,534
National rank
174 / 317
vs national avg
+1.5 pts
How High Wycombe compares
At 51.5%, High Wycombe is 1.5 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 174 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 High Wycombe in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | West Wickham (London) | 51.6% | 12,249 |
| 172 | Erith (London) | 51.6% | 5,809 |
| 173 | Bletchley | 51.5% | 9,415 |
| 175 | Hendon (London) | 51.4% | 11,086 |
| 176 | Sale (Manchester) | 51.4% | 10,921 |
| 177 | Mill Hill (London) | 51.4% | 9,797 |
Frequently asked questions about High Wycombe test centre
What is the pass rate at High Wycombe test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at High Wycombe was 51.5% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 3,534 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.5 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does High Wycombe rank against other UK test centres?
High Wycombe ranks 174 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 High Wycombe?
3,534 car practical driving tests were conducted at High Wycombe during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to High Wycombe?
Centres with a pass rate closest to High Wycombe (51.5%) include Erith (London), Bletchley, Hendon (London), Sale (Manchester). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at High Wycombe?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at High Wycombe. Its 51.5% 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.