John Mahaffy – Manual Driving Instructor in South Ayrshire

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John Mahaffy

Male

South Ayrshire

JM
£45-£50per hour
Email
Experience
20+ years
Avg. to pass
10-30 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2024 Volkswagen GolfManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Areas

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Driving tests

Pass rates at nearby test centres

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Test centrePass rate
Ayr

Under 5 miles · 7-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
2,189 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, motorcycle module 1 (off-road), motorcycle module 2 (on-road), ADI part 2, ADI part 3
57.47%Above average
Irvine

5 to 10 miles · 11-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
4,941 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car
55.70%Above average
Dreghorn LGV

5 to 10 miles

Centre details
Tests offered:
lorry and bus
Access:
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
Not published
Cumnock

10 to 20 miles · 22-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
760 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 3
Access:
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
67.37%Above average
Girvan

10 to 20 miles · 14-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
250 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 3
72.00%

Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025-26 (latest month March 2026). Across Britain it was 50.07%. Waits are DVSA's typical wait for a car test in October 2026. Figures can be out of date; check GOV.UK for the latest.

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Questions

Questions about John

John is based in South Ayrshire. Places within 10 miles include Monkton, Prestwick, Troon, Ayr and Mauchline.

John teaches in a manual car.

John charges £45 - £50 an hour.

John says their learners usually need between 10 and 30 lessons to pass.

John has 20 years and 11 months of experience as a driving instructor.

John speaks English.

Yes. John accepts block bookings, where you book and pay for several lessons at once.

Yes. John offers mock driving tests to help you get ready for the real one.

John teaches in a 2024 Volkswagen Golf (manual, petrol) with dual controls.

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