Rothesay Driving Test Pass Rate
The Rothesay driving test centre recorded a 52.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 125 tests — that is 2.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Rothesay has a 52.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 159 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
52.0%
Tests conducted
125
National rank
159 / 317
vs national avg
+2.0 pts
How Rothesay compares
At 52.0%, Rothesay is 2.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 159 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 Rothesay in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | Winchester | 52.2% | 4,602 |
| 157 | Northampton | 52.1% | 13,539 |
| 158 | Lincoln | 52.1% | 6,192 |
| 160 | Bristol (Kingswood) | 51.9% | 14,863 |
| 161 | Worcester | 51.9% | 11,590 |
| 162 | Kings Lynn | 51.9% | 6,694 |
Frequently asked questions about Rothesay test centre
What is the pass rate at Rothesay test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Rothesay was 52.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 125 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 2.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Rothesay rank against other UK test centres?
Rothesay ranks 159 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 Rothesay?
125 car practical driving tests were conducted at Rothesay during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Rothesay?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Rothesay (52.0%) include Northampton, Lincoln, Bristol (Kingswood), Worcester. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Rothesay?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Rothesay. Its 52.0% 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.