Centre directory
Ullapool test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Ullapool. It combines the recorded centre location around Ullapool and Highlands, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Ullapool
The recorded address places this centre in Ullapool and Highlands. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Shore Street (A893), Garve Road (A835), Braes Bridge (A835), North Road (A835), and Mill Street (A835) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Ullapool
Ullapool recorded a 61.2% pass rate in the published period, 11.9 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 11.1 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 58.1%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 1
- Median wait
- 8.4 weeks
31 first attempts in 2025–26
3.2% of first attempts
Published for June 2026
In June 2026, DVSA recorded 0 standard slots still available and 24 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Ullapool
Ullapool Fire StationLady Smith StreetUllapoolHighlandsIV26 2UWUse the map to plan your arrival around IV26 and orient yourself using Shore Street (A893), Garve Road (A835), and Braes Bridge (A835). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Ullapool?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Ullapool test centre?
Ullapool is recorded at Ullapool Fire Station, Lady Smith Street, Ullapool, Highlands, IV26 2UW. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Ullapool?
Shore Street (A893), Garve Road (A835), Braes Bridge (A835), North Road (A835), and Mill Street (A835) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Ullapool?
DVSA recorded 49 car tests and a 61.2% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in June 2026 was 8.4 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Ullapool?
The official neighbour dataset lists Stornoway, Alness, and Gairloch as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Ullapool?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.