Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre
Practical driving test pass rate and statistics for Southampton (Maybush), 2025/26.
About Southampton (Maybush)
Southampton (Maybush) conducted 10,480 practical driving tests in 2025/26, and 5,273 candidates passed, a pass rate of 50.3%.
That ranks it number 203 out of 317 practical driving test centres in our data, 2.6 percentage points below 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 Winchester (10.8 miles, 52.2% pass rate) and Lee On The Solent (14.1 miles, 63.2% pass rate).
Over the years shown, the pass rate at Southampton (Maybush) has moved from 46.3% in 2016/17 to 50.3% 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
- Winchester10.8 miles away52.2%
- Lee On The Solent14.1 miles away63.2%
- Salisbury17.9 miles away48.5%
- Basingstoke28.0 miles away56.8%
- Chichester29.9 miles away61.6%
- Gillingham36.7 miles away56.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the practical driving test pass rate at Southampton (Maybush)?
The practical driving test pass rate at Southampton (Maybush) was 50.3% in 2025/26, based on 10,480 tests.
Is Southampton (Maybush) easier or harder than average?
Its pass rate is 2.6 percentage points below 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 Southampton (Maybush)?
Winchester (10.8 miles), Lee On The Solent (14.1 miles), Salisbury (17.9 miles).
How do I book a practical driving test at Southampton (Maybush)?
Book through the GOV.UK service and choose Southampton (Maybush) 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.