What is the pass rate at Kelso driving test centre?

DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 257 passes from 434 car practical tests at Kelso, a pass rate of 59.2%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.

Is there an easier test centre near Kelso?

The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Duns, about 22 km away, at 70.2% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.

How many practice routes are there for Kelso?

There are no compiled practice routes for Kelso yet, and none have been invented here. Practice routes are not official DVSA routes.

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Kelso Driving Test Centre: Pass Rate

In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Kelso conducted 434 car practical tests and 257 candidates passed: a 59.2% pass rate, +9.2 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 38 of 287 centres with at least 300 tests, and 13 of 47 in Scotland.

Centre address

Lloyd Land Rover, Pinnaclehill Industrial Estate, Lee Forbes Way
Kelso
Scotland
TD5 8DW

Map pin for Kelso

Practice routes for this centre aren't available yet

There is no compiled practice route for Kelsoin this site's data. These are not official DVSA routes, and none have been invented here.

Duns driving test routes

Kelso pass rate in 2025/26

All car tests

59.2%

257 of 434 passed

Test centres near Kelso

Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Duns (22 km, 70.2%).

Duns22 km · 70.2% pass · 171 tests Galashiels23 km · 47.4% pass · 2,241 tests Hawick27 km · 64.3% pass · 415 tests Berwick-On-Tweed32 km · 53.9% pass · 666 tests Haddington47 km · 57.5% pass · 2,195 tests Peebles49 km · 58.8% pass · 685 tests

What the test at Kelso involves

About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.

Manoeuvres guide →Show me, tell me →Faults explained →

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kelso driving test centre?: DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 257 passes from 434 car practical tests at Kelso, a pass rate of 59.2%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
Is there an easier test centre near Kelso?: The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Duns, about 22 km away, at 70.2% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
How many practice routes are there for Kelso?: There are no compiled practice routes for Kelso yet, and none have been invented here. Practice routes are not official DVSA routes.

Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Test Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.