Swansea Driving Test Pass Rate
The Swansea driving test centre recorded a 48.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 12,375 tests — that is 1.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Swansea has a 48.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 229 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
48.2%
Tests conducted
12,375
National rank
229 / 317
vs national avg
-1.8 pts
How Swansea compares
At 48.2%, Swansea is 1.8 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 229 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 Swansea in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | Brentwood (London) | 48.5% | 5,791 |
| 227 | Gosforth | 48.4% | 10,531 |
| 228 | Rochdale (Manchester) | 48.3% | 11,563 |
| 230 | Clacton-on-Sea | 48.2% | 4,840 |
| 231 | Aberdeen North | 48.2% | 3,906 |
| 232 | Hull | 47.9% | 9,706 |
Frequently asked questions about Swansea test centre
What is the pass rate at Swansea test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Swansea was 48.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 12,375 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Swansea rank against other UK test centres?
Swansea ranks 229 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 Swansea?
12,375 car practical driving tests were conducted at Swansea during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Swansea?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Swansea (48.2%) include Gosforth, Rochdale (Manchester), Clacton-on-Sea, Aberdeen North. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Swansea?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Swansea. Its 48.2% 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.