Southall (London) Driving Test Pass Rate
The Southall (London) driving test centre recorded a 44.8% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 8,543 tests — that is 5.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Southall (London) has a 44.8% car driving test pass rate and ranks 273 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
44.8%
Tests conducted
8,543
National rank
273 / 317
vs national avg
-5.2 pts
How Southall (London) compares
At 44.8%, Southall (London) is 5.2 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 273 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 Southall (London) in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | Dudley | 45.2% | 13,721 |
| 271 | Scarborough | 45.1% | 3,595 |
| 272 | Halifax | 45.0% | 5,845 |
| 274 | Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 44.7% | 10,207 |
| 275 | Carlisle LGV (Cars) | 44.7% | 47 |
| 276 | Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 44.4% | 22,480 |
Frequently asked questions about Southall (London) test centre
What is the pass rate at Southall (London) test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Southall (London) was 44.8% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 8,543 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 5.2 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Southall (London) rank against other UK test centres?
Southall (London) ranks 273 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 Southall (London)?
8,543 car practical driving tests were conducted at Southall (London) during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Southall (London)?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Southall (London) (44.8%) include Scarborough, Halifax, Cheetham Hill (Manchester), Carlisle LGV (Cars). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Southall (London)?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Southall (London). Its 44.8% 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.