Scarborough Driving Test Pass Rate
The Scarborough driving test centre recorded a 45.1% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 3,595 tests — that is 4.9 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Scarborough has a 45.1% car driving test pass rate and ranks 271 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
45.1%
Tests conducted
3,595
National rank
271 / 317
vs national avg
-4.9 pts
How Scarborough compares
At 45.1%, Scarborough is 4.9 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 271 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 Scarborough in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | Wakefield | 45.4% | 11,653 |
| 269 | Scunthorpe | 45.4% | 6,103 |
| 270 | Dudley | 45.2% | 13,721 |
| 272 | Halifax | 45.0% | 5,845 |
| 273 | Southall (London) | 44.8% | 8,543 |
| 274 | Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 44.7% | 10,207 |
Frequently asked questions about Scarborough test centre
What is the pass rate at Scarborough test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Scarborough was 45.1% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 3,595 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 4.9 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Scarborough rank against other UK test centres?
Scarborough ranks 271 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 Scarborough?
3,595 car practical driving tests were conducted at Scarborough during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Scarborough?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Scarborough (45.1%) include Scunthorpe, Dudley, Halifax, Southall (London). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Scarborough?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Scarborough. Its 45.1% 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.