Isle of Mull driving test centre
The pass rate, how long you'll wait for a test, and the other centres nearby.
The Isle of Mull's pass rate has been above Britain's pass rate every year since DVSA's figures began in 2007.
Quick answers
- Where is it? Salen, Isle of Mull, PA72 6JD. Directions
- What's the pass rate? 74%, compared with the 50% national average.
- Is it hard to pass? Hard to say: it ran only 42 tests in the 12 months to March 2026, so one result moves its pass rate a long way.
- What's nearby? None within half an hour. The nearest is Oban, about 1 hour 26 minutes by road and ferry, not counting the wait for a sailing.
Other test centres nearby
No other test centre is within half an hour's drive of the Isle of Mull. The nearest is Oban, about 1 hour 26 minutes by road and ferry, not counting the wait for a sailing.
Pass rate over the years
In the 12 months to March 2026, the Isle of Mull's pass rate was 74%, compared with 50% across Great Britain.
Men and women had the same pass rate here, 74%. Across Great Britain, men's pass rate was 51% and women's 49%.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 42 | 73.8% | 50.0% |
| 2024 to 2025 | 28 | 71.4% | 48.7% |
| 2023 to 2024 | 21 | 57.1% | 47.9% |
| 2022 to 2023 | 34 | 73.5% | 48.3% |
| 2021 to 2022 | 21 | 66.7% | 48.9% |
Each year runs from April to March.
Compare every centre in our report on driving test pass rates.
Before your test
In the weeks before your test, ask your instructor to take you round the roads near the centre, and practise the faults learners make most often.
Frequently asked questions
How busy is Isle of Mull test centre?
It ran 42 car tests in the 12 months to March 2026. Only one of Britain's 311 test centres ran fewer.
Can I move my test from Isle of Mull to another centre?
Yes. You can move it to any centre with a free date, on gov.uk. Before you do, check your instructor can take you there, and bear in mind it's harder to pass on roads you don't know. The nearest other centre is Oban, about 1 hour 26 minutes by road and ferry, not counting the wait for a sailing.
Figures from DVSA: pass rates for the 12 months to March 2026, waits for September 2026, published 14 October 2026. Driving times by road, from OpenRouteService. How we worked these out.