Paisley Driving Test Pass Rate
The Paisley driving test centre recorded a 48.6% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 7,912 tests — that is 1.4 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Paisley has a 48.6% car driving test pass rate and ranks 222 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
48.6%
Tests conducted
7,912
National rank
222 / 317
vs national avg
-1.4 pts
How Paisley compares
At 48.6%, Paisley is 1.4 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 222 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 Paisley in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | Telford | 48.9% | 4,963 |
| 220 | Perth (Arran Road) | 48.8% | 2,642 |
| 221 | Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | 48.7% | 10,442 |
| 223 | Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 48.5% | 16,133 |
| 224 | Warwick (Wedgenock House) | 48.5% | 15,070 |
| 225 | Salisbury | 48.5% | 6,630 |
Frequently asked questions about Paisley test centre
What is the pass rate at Paisley test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Paisley was 48.6% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 7,912 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.4 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Paisley rank against other UK test centres?
Paisley ranks 222 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 Paisley?
7,912 car practical driving tests were conducted at Paisley during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Paisley?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Paisley (48.6%) include Perth (Arran Road), Sheffield (Middlewood Road), Birmingham (Kingstanding), Warwick (Wedgenock House). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Paisley?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Paisley. Its 48.6% 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.