--- title: "Mallaig Driving Test Centre | Highland | 70.3% Pass Rate" description: "Mallaig driving test centre in Highland — 70.3% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Highland", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/highland" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Mallaig" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Mallaig Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/highland/mallaig", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Mallaig, Highland", "postalCode": "PH41 4QA", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 57.006, "longitude": -5.828 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You must bring your provisional driving licence to your driving test. If you have an old-style paper licence, you must also bring a valid passport. Failure to provide the correct identification will result in your test being cancelled without a refund." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "As the Mallaig Driving Test Centre is located at the West Highland Hotel, parking facilities are likely available for test candidates. It is advisable to arrive a little early to find a suitable parking spot before your test time." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "During your driving test at Mallaig, you may be asked to perform one of the four manoeuvres: forward bay park, reverse bay park, parallel park, or pull up on the right. 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Mallaig # Mallaig Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Highland. ## Quick facts - Mallaig, Highland, PH41 4QA - Pass rate: **70.3%** (2024-25) - County: **Highland** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=57.006&mlon=-5.828#map=15/57.006/-5.828) ## About Mallaig Test Centre The Mallaig Driving Test Centre is situated in the picturesque Highland region of Scotland, offering a unique testing environment. Located at the West Highland Hotel, Henderson's Pl, Mallaig, PH41 4QS, this remote test centre presents a diverse range of driving conditions. Learners can expect test routes that navigate through rural roads with varying speed limits, coastal stretches, and potentially narrow village streets. The routes will likely assess a driver's ability to handle junctions, execute manoeuvres like parallel parking or bay parking, and demonstrate safe driving practices around local hazards, including possible encounters with livestock. While specific pass rates for Mallaig are not publicly detailed, the nature of its rural and coastal roads suggests that a thorough understanding of hazard perception and adaptability to different road types will be key to a successful test. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Mallaig For learner drivers in Mallaig, securing an ideal driving test slot can be challenging due to limited availability. Driving test cancellations at Mallaig Driving Test Centre often arise spontaneously, creating opportunities for earlier test dates. Finding these cancellations requires constant vigilance. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service, scanning the DVSA system 24/7 for new driving test slots and cancellations at Mallaig. This significantly increases your chances of booking a test sooner than the standard waiting times, helping you avoid prolonged delays in obtaining your driving licence. [Get cancellation alerts for Mallaig](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Mallaig ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Mallaig, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Mallaig has improved, moving from 38.5% to 63% (up 24.5 percentage points). It peaked at 87.1% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 38.5% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 70%. 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 Year Pass rate 2024-25 63% 2023-24 85.4% 2022-23 83.1% 2021-22 87.1% 2019-20 80% 2018-19 86.4% 2017-18 71.4% 2016-17 77.8% 2015-16 60% 2014-15 83.3% 2013-14 68.2% 2012-13 59.5% 2011-12 52% 2009-10 72% 2008-09 51.7% 2007-08 38.5% ## Frequently asked questions ### What identification do I need to bring? ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ### What happens if it's raining or icy on test day? ### What independent driving section is included? ### What's the pass rate at this test centre? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Mallaig** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Kyle of Lochalsh 31.3 km away ](/test-centres/uk/kyle-of-lochalsh) - [ Isle of Skye (Portree) 50.3 km away ](/test-centres/uk/isle-of-skye-portree) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.