Castle Douglas Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Castle Douglas Test Centre

    Castle Douglas Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at 12 Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AN. Situated within a bustling market town, the centre provides a diverse testing environment. Learners can expect a mix of urban driving challenges, including navigating busy town roads, dealing with various traffic calming measures, and demonstrating proficiency at complex junctions and roundabouts. The routes often incorporate residential areas, requiring keen observation for hazards like parked cars and pedestrians. Additionally, rural roads surrounding Castle Douglas may feature, testing a candidate's ability to handle national speed limits, blind bends, and opportunistic overtakes. While specific pass rate data for Castle Douglas isn't publicly available, the varied test routes prepare candidates for a comprehensive assessment of their driving skills, reflecting real-world conditions in and around the town.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Castle Douglas

    Driving test cancellations at Castle Douglas can arise unexpectedly, providing opportunities for earlier test dates. These cancelled slots are often snapped up quickly, making manual searching difficult. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new Castle Douglas driving test cancellations. Our service significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test, helping you avoid long waits. We notify you instantly when a suitable slot becomes available, allowing you to book your test sooner and get on the road faster.

    Pass rate trend at Castle Douglas

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Castle Douglas has remained broadly stable, moving from 49.6% to 50.2% (up 0.6 percentage points). It peaked at 58.9% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 46.9% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 52.2%. 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 50.2%
    2023-24 54.1%
    2022-23 52.3%
    2021-22 50.6%
    2020-21 58.9%
    2019-20 46.9%
    2018-19 48.3%
    2017-18 55.4%
    2016-17 53.9%
    2015-16 53.9%
    2014-15 51.5%
    2013-14 58.1%
    2012-13 51.7%
    2011-12 51.3%
    2009-10 49.9%
    2008-09 50.9%
    2007-08 49.6%

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