Loughton (London) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Loughton (London) driving test centre recorded a 47.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,376 tests — that is 3.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Loughton (London) has a 47.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 245 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
47.0%
Tests conducted
7,376
National rank
245 / 317
vs national avg
-3.0 pts
How Loughton (London) compares
At 47.0%, Loughton (London) is 3.0 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 245 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 Loughton (London) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | Darlington | 47.1% | 12,183 |
| 243 | Mitcham (London) | 47.0% | 15,046 |
| 244 | Southend-on-Sea | 47.0% | 7,526 |
| 246 | Pontefract | 46.9% | 5,544 |
| 247 | Chadderton | 46.8% | 15,988 |
| 248 | Wood Green (London) | 46.8% | 11,379 |
Frequently asked questions about Loughton (London) test centre
What is the pass rate at Loughton (London) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Loughton (London) was 47.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,376 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.0 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Loughton (London) rank against other UK test centres?
Loughton (London) ranks 245 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 Loughton (London)?
7,376 car practical driving tests were conducted at Loughton (London) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Loughton (London)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Loughton (London) (47.0%) include Mitcham (London), Southend-on-Sea, Pontefract, Chadderton. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Loughton (London)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Loughton (London). Its 47.0% 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.