Wellingborough Driving Test Pass Rate
The Wellingborough driving test centre recorded a 60.0% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 1,450 tests — that is 10.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Wellingborough has a 60.0% car driving test pass rate and ranks 51 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
60.0%
Tests conducted
1,450
National rank
51 / 317
vs national avg
+10.0 pts
How Wellingborough compares
At 60.0%, Wellingborough is 10.0 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 51 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.
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Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Wellingborough in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Northallerton | 60.4% | 3,244 |
| 49 | Forfar | 60.3% | 667 |
| 50 | Maidstone | 60.2% | 8,053 |
| 52 | Worthing | 59.8% | 8,495 |
| 53 | Walton LGV | 59.8% | 1,894 |
| 54 | Farnborough | 59.7% | 10,482 |
Frequently asked questions about Wellingborough test centre
What is the pass rate at Wellingborough test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Wellingborough was 60.0% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 1,450 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 10.0 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Wellingborough rank against other UK test centres?
Wellingborough ranks 51 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 Wellingborough?
1,450 car practical driving tests were conducted at Wellingborough during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Wellingborough?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Wellingborough (60.0%) include Forfar, Maidstone, Worthing, Walton LGV. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Wellingborough?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Wellingborough. Its 60.0% 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.
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