Isles of Scilly Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Isles of Scilly Test Centre

    The Isles of Scilly Driving Test Centre is uniquely situated on St Mary's, the largest island in the archipelago, offering a distinctive testing environment. Test routes here predominantly feature narrow, winding roads, often with limited passing places, reflecting the island's rural character. Expect to navigate through small villages like Hugh Town, where you'll encounter residential roads and potentially some pedestrian activity. The slower pace of traffic compared to mainland centres allows for thorough observation and precision manouevres. Examiners will assess your ability to handle varied road surfaces and adapt to local driving conditions, which can include encountering agricultural vehicles. Due to its remote location, the centre experiences a relatively low volume of tests, which can sometimes translate to a less pressured testing environment. No specific pass rate data is publicly available for this micro centre, but candidates should focus on mastering island-specific challenges.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Isles of Scilly

    Driving test cancellations at the Isles of Scilly Driving Test Centre are infrequent due to the low test volume. However, securing an earlier test slot can still be beneficial. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations, especially for this unique island location. While last-minute openings are rare, our service maximises your chances of finding an unexpected slot at the Isles of Scilly centre, helping you avoid longer waits for available appointments.

    Pass rate trend at Isles of Scilly

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Isles of Scilly, from 2017-18 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2017-18 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Isles of Scilly has improved, moving from 66.7% to 87.5% (up 20.8 percentage points). It peaked at 87.5% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 60% in 2022-23, with a long-run average of 74%. 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
    2024-2587.5%
    2023-2472.7%
    2022-2360%
    2019-2083.3%
    2017-1866.7%

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