Watford Driving Test Pass Rate
The Watford driving test centre recorded a 46.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 12,939 tests — that is 3.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Watford has a 46.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 259 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
46.2%
Tests conducted
12,939
National rank
259 / 317
vs national avg
-3.8 pts
How Watford compares
At 46.2%, Watford is 3.8 points below the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 259 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 Watford in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | Hornchurch (London) | 46.3% | 8,694 |
| 257 | Bury (Manchester) | 46.3% | 7,024 |
| 258 | Launceston | 46.3% | 3,991 |
| 260 | Bury St Edmunds | 46.2% | 8,702 |
| 261 | Ashford (Kent) | 46.2% | 5,475 |
| 262 | Enfield (Brancroft Way) | 46.1% | 362 |
Frequently asked questions about Watford test centre
What is the pass rate at Watford test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Watford was 46.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 12,939 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 3.8 points below the national average of 50.0%.
How does Watford rank against other UK test centres?
Watford ranks 259 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 Watford?
12,939 car practical driving tests were conducted at Watford during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Watford?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Watford (46.2%) include Bury (Manchester), Launceston, Bury St Edmunds, Ashford (Kent). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Watford?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Watford. Its 46.2% 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.