Newport (Isle of Wight) Driving Test Centre

Practical driving test pass rate and statistics for Newport (Isle of Wight), 2025/26.

54.2%Pass rate

3,616Tests conducted

1,958Tests passed

#120of 317 centres (1 = highest)

About Newport (Isle of Wight)

Newport (Isle of Wight) conducted 3,616 practical driving tests in 2025/26, and 1,958 candidates passed, a pass rate of 54.2%.

That ranks it number 120 out of 317 practical driving test centres in our data, 1.2 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 Tolworth (London) (7.6 miles, 53.6% pass rate) and Chertsey (London) (8.4 miles, 52.9% pass rate).

Over the years shown, the pass rate at Newport (Isle of Wight) has moved from 50.5% in 2022/23 to 54.2% 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the practical driving test pass rate at Newport (Isle of Wight)?

The practical driving test pass rate at Newport (Isle of Wight) was 54.2% in 2025/26, based on 3,616 tests.

Is Newport (Isle of Wight) easier or harder than average?

Its pass rate is 1.2 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 Newport (Isle of Wight)?

Tolworth (London) (7.6 miles), Chertsey (London) (8.4 miles), Morden (London) (11.2 miles).

How do I book a practical driving test at Newport (Isle of Wight)?

Book through the GOV.UK service and choose Newport (Isle of Wight) 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.