Campbeltown Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Campbeltown Test Centre

    ### Campbeltown Driving Test Centre: A Coastal Challenge Nestled on the Kintyre Peninsula, Campbeltown Driving Test Centre offers a distinctive testing experience. Its unique coastal setting means test routes often incorporate a mix of urban driving within Campbeltown itself, dealing with one-way systems and local traffic, alongside rural roads leading out of the town. These rural sections can present challenges such as varying speed limits, blind bends, and agricultural vehicles, requiring good observation and hazard perception skills. The centre's location also means encountering diverse weather conditions, from clear days to wind and rain, which tests a learner's adaptability. Routes will likely assess your ability to handle quiet residential streets for manoeuvres, as well as navigating junctions and roundabouts in the town centre. This blend prepares drivers not just for passing their test, but for confident, safe driving in varied Scottish environments. Pass rate data for Campbeltown suggests a consistently strong performance, often above the national average, indicating that thorough preparation for the centre's specific challenges leads to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Campbeltown

    Found your driving test at Campbeltown? If you need an earlier date, securing a cancellation can be beneficial. Due to its remote location, cancellations might be less frequent than in larger urban centres, but they do occur. Find Me A Driving Test constantly monitors the DVSA system 24/7 for new test slots and cancellations at Campbeltown Driving Test Centre. Our service aims to notify you as soon as a suitable slot becomes available, increasing your chances of finding an earlier driving test date to suit your schedule. Be proactive and regularly check for updates.

    Pass rate trend at Campbeltown

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Campbeltown has remained broadly stable, moving from 61.9% to 62.6% (up 0.7 percentage points). It peaked at 76.5% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 60.4% in 2023-24, with a long-run average of 68.6%. 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

    YearPass rate
    2024-2562.6%
    2023-2460.4%
    2022-2372.9%
    2021-2274.1%
    2020-2176.5%
    2019-2073.7%
    2018-1971%
    2017-1867.2%
    2014-1564.8%
    2013-1466.3%
    2011-1272.5%
    2009-1067.7%
    2008-0968.7%
    2007-0861.9%

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