Nottingham (Chilwell) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Nottingham (Chilwell) driving test centre recorded a 49.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 9,415 tests — that is 0.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Nottingham (Chilwell) has a 49.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 206 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
49.9%
Tests conducted
9,415
National rank
206 / 317
vs national avg
-0.1 pts
How Nottingham (Chilwell) compares
At 49.9%, Nottingham (Chilwell) is 0.1 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 206 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 Nottingham (Chilwell) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | Southampton (Maybush) | 50.3% | 10,480 |
| 204 | Pembroke Dock | 50.1% | 1,769 |
| 205 | Barnet (London) | 49.9% | 12,397 |
| 207 | Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) | 49.9% | 7,667 |
| 208 | Callander | 49.9% | 335 |
| 209 | Bishopbriggs | 49.8% | 6,186 |
Frequently asked questions about Nottingham (Chilwell) test centre
What is the pass rate at Nottingham (Chilwell) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Nottingham (Chilwell) was 49.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 9,415 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 0.1 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Nottingham (Chilwell) rank against other UK test centres?
Nottingham (Chilwell) ranks 206 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 Nottingham (Chilwell)?
9,415 car practical driving tests were conducted at Nottingham (Chilwell) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Nottingham (Chilwell)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Nottingham (Chilwell) (49.9%) include Pembroke Dock, Barnet (London), Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road), Callander. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Nottingham (Chilwell)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Nottingham (Chilwell). Its 49.9% 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.