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Newton Stewart driving test swaps
Newton Stewart serves the Dumfries and Galloway area from the DG8 postcode area. Compare its official historic test data, current MoveMyTest activity and nearby centres before choosing it for a learner-to-learner test swap.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
county / local area
Source: DVSA DRT122A practical car pass rates by gender, month and driving test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated 25 June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
Newton Stewart centre profile
DVSA recorded 225 practical car tests and 148 passes at Newton Stewart in April 2025 to March 2026. Its 65.8% pass rate was 10.0 percentage points above the Dumfries and Galloway aggregate figure.
MoveMyTest currently shows 0 active listings using this centre. The closest mapped alternative is Stranraer, approximately 21.7 miles away in a straight line.
The same centre rate was 16.5 percentage points above the Scotland aggregate figure. Compare these figures cautiously: test mix and candidate volume vary between centres and periods.
| Area | Tests | Passes | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Stewart | 225 | 148 | 65.8% |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 3,256 | 1,817 | 55.8% |
| Scotland | 140,572 | 69,359 | 49.3% |
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Where to find Newton Stewart
The Crown HotelDG8 6JWPlan your journey to Newton Stewart in the DG8 postcode area before test day. Always check your official DVSA/DVA booking confirmation before travelling, as centre access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Newton Stewart?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and MoveMyTest will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
What was the pass rate at Newton Stewart?
Newton Stewart recorded 148 passes from 225 practical car tests in April 2025 to March 2026, a pass rate of 65.8%. Historic pass rates do not predict an individual result.
Which test centres are near Newton Stewart?
Stranraer is the closest centre in this directory at approximately 21.7 miles in a straight line. Distance does not by itself confirm that a test swap is allowed.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Centre pages may show the test date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.