Scarborough Test Centre

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

    About Scarborough Test Centre

    The Scarborough Driving Test Centre is situated in the coastal town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, providing a practical test environment that blends urban and semi-rural driving experiences. Located at unit 20, 10 William Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PL, the centre is easily accessible and forms a key part of the local driving instruction landscape. Test routes frequently incorporate a variety of road types, including busy town roads with multiple junctions, pedestrian crossings, and residential areas that demand keen observation and hazard perception. Learners should anticipate navigating through areas with varying speed limits, alongside potential encounters with more challenging manoeuvres on quieter streets. The centre’s pass rate generally reflects the national average, indicating a fair yet thorough assessment of driving competency. Preparing for a test here involves mastering both routine driving skills and adapting to the specific challenges presented by Scarborough’s road network.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Scarborough

    Securing an earlier driving test at Scarborough Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face considerable waiting times for available slots. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations and earlier appointments at Scarborough. This dedicated monitoring significantly increases your chances of finding and booking a sooner test date that fits your schedule, helping you bypass the standard waiting list and progress with your driving journey more quickly.

    Pass rate trend at Scarborough

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Scarborough has improved, moving from 47.8% to 51.7% (up 3.9 percentage points). It peaked at 66.9% in 2016-17 and was lowest at 45.8% in 2022-23, with a long-run average of 53.3%. 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 51.7%
    2023-24 51.5%
    2022-23 45.8%
    2021-22 46.7%
    2020-21 53.7%
    2019-20 51.6%
    2018-19 52.3%
    2017-18 58.2%
    2016-17 66.9%
    2015-16 59.7%
    2014-15 56.4%
    2013-14 55.1%
    2012-13 57.5%
    2011-12 51.8%
    2010-11 52.6%
    2009-10 48.3%
    2008-09 52.1%
    2007-08 47.8%

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