Rhyl Driving Test Pass Rate
The Rhyl driving test centre recorded a 56.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,011 tests — that is 6.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Rhyl has a 56.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 86 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
56.9%
Tests conducted
4,011
National rank
86 / 317
vs national avg
+6.9 pts
How Rhyl compares
At 56.9%, Rhyl is 6.9 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 86 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 Rhyl in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Guildford | 57.1% | 4,542 |
| 84 | Barry | 57.0% | 2,244 |
| 85 | Isle of Skye (Portree) | 57.0% | 128 |
| 87 | Grantown-On-Spey | 56.9% | 137 |
| 88 | Basingstoke | 56.8% | 5,009 |
| 89 | Whitby | 56.7% | 557 |
Frequently asked questions about Rhyl test centre
What is the pass rate at Rhyl test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Rhyl was 56.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,011 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 6.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Rhyl rank against other UK test centres?
Rhyl ranks 86 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 Rhyl?
4,011 car practical driving tests were conducted at Rhyl during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Rhyl?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Rhyl (56.9%) include Barry, Isle of Skye (Portree), Grantown-On-Spey, Basingstoke. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Rhyl?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Rhyl. Its 56.9% 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.