Southampton MaybushDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Southampton (Maybush) conducted 10,480 car practical tests and 5,273 candidates passed: a 50.3% pass rate, +0.3 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 158 of 267 centres and 24 of 31 in South East.
Practise Southampton Maybush routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 22 practice routes near Southampton Maybush with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Southampton Maybush pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Southampton Maybush
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate rose from 42.9% to 50.3% (+7.4 points). Test volumes changed too, from 11,316 to 10,480 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Southampton Maybush | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 11,316 | 4,855 | 42.9% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 12,965 | 5,585 | 43.1% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 12,809 | 5,650 | 44.1% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 8,954 | 4,217 | 47.1% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 10,480 | 5,273 | 50.3% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was December 2025 (52.1% from 707 tests) and the weakest was April 2025 (44.6%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Southampton Maybush
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Lee On The Solent (23 km, 63.2%).
What the test at Southampton Maybush involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Southampton Maybush driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 5,273 passes from 10,480 car practical tests at Southampton (Maybush), a pass rate of 50.3%, above the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Southampton Maybush?
- 2,780 of 5,495 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (50.6%). 165 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Southampton Maybush?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Lee On The Solent, about 23 km away, at 63.2% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Southampton Maybush?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 22 practice route patterns around Southampton Maybush. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.