Swindon Driving Test Pass Rate
The Swindon driving test centre recorded a 51.1% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 12,857 tests — that is 1.1 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Swindon has a 51.1% car driving test pass rate and ranks 184 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
51.1%
Tests conducted
12,857
National rank
184 / 317
vs national avg
+1.1 pts
How Swindon compares
At 51.1%, Swindon is 1.1 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 184 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 Swindon in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | Bishops Stortford | 51.3% | 6,409 |
| 182 | Leicester (Wigston) | 51.2% | 18,868 |
| 183 | Merthyr Tydfil | 51.2% | 4,446 |
| 185 | Sunderland | 51.1% | 10,436 |
| 186 | Buckie | 51.1% | 268 |
| 187 | Morden (London) | 51.0% | 15,770 |
Frequently asked questions about Swindon test centre
What is the pass rate at Swindon test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Swindon was 51.1% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 12,857 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 1.1 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Swindon rank against other UK test centres?
Swindon ranks 184 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 Swindon?
12,857 car practical driving tests were conducted at Swindon during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Swindon?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Swindon (51.1%) include Leicester (Wigston), Merthyr Tydfil, Sunderland, Buckie. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Swindon?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Swindon. Its 51.1% 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.