Newport (Isle of Wight) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Newport (Isle of Wight) driving test centre recorded a 54.1% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 3,616 tests — that is 4.1 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Newport (Isle of Wight) has a 54.1% car driving test pass rate and ranks 120 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
54.1%
Tests conducted
3,616
National rank
120 / 317
vs national avg
+4.1 pts
How Newport (Isle of Wight) compares
At 54.1%, Newport (Isle of Wight) is 4.1 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 120 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 Newport (Isle of Wight) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | York | 54.4% | 9,416 |
| 118 | Wallasey | 54.3% | 968 |
| 119 | Carmarthen | 54.2% | 2,746 |
| 121 | Beverley LGV | 54.1% | 159 |
| 122 | Llantrisant | 54.0% | 9,909 |
| 123 | Enfield (Innova Business Park) | 53.9% | 8,412 |
Frequently asked questions about Newport (Isle of Wight) test centre
What is the pass rate at Newport (Isle of Wight) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Newport (Isle of Wight) was 54.1% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 3,616 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.1 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Newport (Isle of Wight) rank against other UK test centres?
Newport (Isle of Wight) ranks 120 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 Newport (Isle of Wight)?
3,616 car practical driving tests were conducted at Newport (Isle of Wight) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Newport (Isle of Wight)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Newport (Isle of Wight) (54.1%) include Wallasey, Carmarthen, Beverley LGV, Llantrisant. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Newport (Isle of Wight)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Newport (Isle of Wight). Its 54.1% 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.