Girvan Driving Test Centre
Practical driving test pass rate and statistics for Girvan, 2025/26.
About Girvan
Girvan conducted 250 practical driving tests in 2025/26, and 180 candidates passed, a pass rate of 72.0%.
That ranks it number 6 out of 317 practical driving test centres in our data, 19.1 percentage points above the average centre (52.9%). A higher pass rate does not always mean an easier test, so choose a centre you can practise near.
Nearby practical test centres include Ayr (17.4 miles, 57.5% pass rate) and Newton Stewart (24.0 miles, 65.8% pass rate).
Over the years shown, the pass rate at Girvan has moved from 64.4% in 2016/17 to 72.0% in 2025/26.
Practical test day tips
- The test lasts about 40 minutes and includes an eyesight check where you read a number plate from around 20 metres.
- Bring your photocard driving licence. If you only have an old paper licence, bring your valid passport too.
- Your car must be roadworthy, with no warning lights on the dashboard, and the examiner needs an extra interior rear-view mirror.
- About 20 minutes of the test is independent driving, using road signs or a sat nav.
- You pass with no serious or dangerous faults and no more than 15 driving faults. One mistake does not automatically end the test.
- To keep your fee, change or cancel at least 10 working days before your test. Practise on roads around the centre beforehand.
General guidance. Check GOV.UK for the latest rules.
Pass rate by year
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Nearby practical test centres
- Ayr17.4 miles away57.5%
- Newton Stewart24.0 miles away65.8%
- Stranraer24.4 miles away71.2%
- BrodickIsle of Arran · 25.9 miles away67.3%
- Irvine26.9 miles away55.7%
- Cumnock27.4 miles away67.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the practical driving test pass rate at Girvan?
The practical driving test pass rate at Girvan was 72.0% in 2025/26, based on 250 tests.
Is Girvan easier or harder than average?
Its pass rate is 19.1 percentage points above the average centre (52.9%). Pass rates also reflect who takes the test and how much they have practised, so they are only a rough guide.
What are the nearest practical test centres to Girvan?
Ayr (17.4 miles), Newton Stewart (24.0 miles), Stranraer (24.4 miles).
How do I book a practical driving test at Girvan?
Book through the GOV.UK service and choose Girvan when you pick your test centre. Avoid third-party booking sites, which often charge extra.
Pass rate data: DVSA, published on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.