Plymouth Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Devon.

    About Plymouth Test Centre

    Plymouth Driving Test Centre is situated in the vibrant city of Plymouth, Devon. Nestled within a diverse urban landscape, the centre presents a comprehensive range of driving conditions for test candidates. Learners can anticipate navigating busy city streets, tackling complex junctions, and demonstrating their proficiency on various road types, including those with varying speed limits. The test routes often incorporate demanding scenarios, such as multi-lane roundabouts and challenging residential areas, designed to assess a driver's ability to handle different traffic flows and road layouts safely and confidently. While specific pass rate data for Plymouth is not publicly available, the complexity of local roads suggests a thorough preparation is beneficial. This centre acts as a crucial gateway for many in Devon to gain their driving independence, making the ability to demonstrate a high standard of driving essential for success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Plymouth

    For learners in Plymouth seeking an earlier driving test, cancellations at the Plymouth Driving Test Centre can provide an opportunity. Tests can become available at short notice due to other candidates rescheduling or cancelling. Securing these coveted earlier slots requires diligent monitoring. Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA portal, significantly increasing your chances of finding and booking a cancellation at Plymouth Driving Test Centre, helping you avoid long waits for a test date.

    Pass rate trend at Plymouth

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Plymouth, from 2009-10 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2009-10 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Plymouth has declined, moving from 45.5% to 40.8% (down 4.7 percentage points). It peaked at 45.5% in 2009-10 and was lowest at 37.2% in 2022-23, with a long-run average of 41.5%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 40.8%
    2023-24 40.3%
    2022-23 37.2%
    2021-22 39.4%
    2020-21 42.4%
    2019-20 38.6%
    2018-19 37.4%
    2017-18 40.5%
    2016-17 43.5%
    2015-16 41.5%
    2014-15 41.4%
    2013-14 44.3%
    2012-13 45.3%
    2011-12 43.9%
    2009-10 45.5%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Plymouth to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.