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Kent Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres
Women achieved pass rates ranging from 43.2% to 50.8% across the Isleworth area's 13 centres, which collectively handled 131,484 tests between 2024 and 2025. Tolworth topped the rankings at 53.3% overall, while Greenford (Horsenden Lane) proved toughest at 40.5%. Men generally performed 2-4 percentage points better, reaching up to 55.6% in Tolworth. These west and southwest London centres cover everything from the suburban calm of Tolworth to the industrial complexity of Greenford, where the A40 Western Avenue creates particularly demanding driving conditions.
59%
Sidcup (London)
12,809 tests takenWomen58.1%
Men59.7%
Automatic56.0%
59%
Tunbridge Wells
4,887 tests takenWomen58.2%
Men59.4%
Automatic59.2%
58%
Maidstone
6,330 tests takenWomen55.4%
Men60.2%
Automatic51.8%
57%
Gillingham
14,761 tests takenWomen57.3%
Men57.0%
Automatic54.1%
54%
Sevenoaks
6,386 tests takenWomen53.4%
Men53.7%
Automatic47.0%
52%
Ashford (Kent)
3,504 tests takenWomen51.8%
Men52.3%
Automatic49.8%
49%
Tilbury
4,185 tests takenWomen47.9%
Men50.1%
Automatic44.4%
49%
Mitcham (London)
13,825 tests takenWomen47.1%
Men50.3%
Automatic47.8%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup (London) | 58.1% | 59.7% | 56.0% | 59.0% | 12,809 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 58.2% | 59.4% | 59.2% | 58.9% | 4,887 |
| Maidstone | 55.4% | 60.2% | 51.8% | 58.0% | 6,330 |
| Gillingham | 57.3% | 57.0% | 54.1% | 57.2% | 14,761 |
| Sevenoaks | 53.4% | 53.7% | 47.0% | 53.6% | 6,386 |
| Ashford (Kent) | 51.8% | 52.3% | 49.8% | 52.0% | 3,504 |
| Tilbury | 47.9% | 50.1% | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4,185 |
| Mitcham (London) | 47.1% | 50.3% | 47.8% | 48.9% | 13,825 |