True. The pass rate does vary between different UK test centres. The overall UK pass rate for 2005-06 was 43%. However in London (Wood Green) it was 28%, in Birmingham (Kings Heath) it was 31%, in Pwllheli in Wales it was 54% and in Inverary, Scotland 59%.This is partly because the level of traffic in some urban areas means it’s easier to slip up when pulling out at a busy junction or roundabout. And in low-income areas people often have trouble affording lessons and don’t have a family car to practice on. This means they sometimes come for their test before they’re totally prepared and are more likely to fail.