Merthyr Tydfil Driving Test Pass Rate
The Merthyr Tydfil driving test centre recorded a 51.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,446 tests — that is 1.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Merthyr Tydfil has a 51.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 183 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
51.2%
Tests conducted
4,446
National rank
183 / 317
vs national avg
+1.2 pts
How Merthyr Tydfil compares
At 51.2%, Merthyr Tydfil is 1.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 183 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 Merthyr Tydfil in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | Redditch | 51.4% | 4,483 |
| 181 | Bishops Stortford | 51.3% | 6,409 |
| 182 | Leicester (Wigston) | 51.2% | 18,868 |
| 184 | Swindon | 51.1% | 12,857 |
| 185 | Sunderland | 51.1% | 10,436 |
| 186 | Buckie | 51.1% | 268 |
Frequently asked questions about Merthyr Tydfil test centre
What is the pass rate at Merthyr Tydfil test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Merthyr Tydfil was 51.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,446 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Merthyr Tydfil rank against other UK test centres?
Merthyr Tydfil ranks 183 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
4,446 car practical driving tests were conducted at Merthyr Tydfil during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Merthyr Tydfil?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Merthyr Tydfil (51.2%) include Bishops Stortford, Leicester (Wigston), Swindon, Sunderland. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Merthyr Tydfil?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Merthyr Tydfil. Its 51.2% 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.