Malton Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in North Yorkshire.

    About Malton Test Centre

    Malton Driving Test Centre is situated in the picturesque market town of Malton, North Yorkshire. Located at D and S Cars, Showfield Ln, Malton, YO17 9EA, the centre offers a diverse testing environment. Test routes typically incorporate both urban and rural driving, challenging candidates with varying speed limits and road conditions. Expect to navigate through town, encountering roundabouts, crossroads, and pedestrian crossings. Routes will also likely venture into surrounding country roads, assessing hazard perception and the ability to adapt to higher speeds and winding lanes. The local area presents opportunities to practice manoeuvres on quieter residential streets. While specific pass rates for Malton are not publicly disclosed by the DVSA, the combination of town and rural driving suggests examiners look for confident and adaptable drivers. Practising both scenarios extensively is advisable for success at this centre.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Malton

    Finding driving test cancellations at Malton Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, cancellations do become available as other candidates reschedule. Finding these can be time-consuming, requiring frequent checks of the DVSA website. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service, scanning the DVSA system 24/7 for new test slots at Malton. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test, allowing you to bypass lengthy waits and take your test sooner at this North Yorkshire location.

    Pass rate trend at Malton

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Malton, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Malton has improved, moving from 57.6% to 66.7% (up 9.1 percentage points). It peaked at 68.6% in 2016-17 and was lowest at 55.4% in 2020-21, with a long-run average of 63.2%. 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 66.7%
    2023-24 60.2%
    2022-23 61.2%
    2021-22 58.7%
    2020-21 55.4%
    2019-20 64%
    2018-19 66.3%
    2017-18 68%
    2016-17 68.6%
    2015-16 62.7%
    2014-15 65.6%
    2013-14 65.6%
    2012-13 63.1%
    2011-12 58%
    2010-11 63.6%
    2009-10 67.5%
    2008-09 65.1%
    2007-08 57.6%

    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 Malton to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.