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HGV/LGV Test Centre, Scotland

Aberdeen LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CAberdeen CityModerate

Aberdeen LGV in Aberdeen City records a 53.3% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2013-14)
53.3%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
835
2011-12 to 2013-14 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#100
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Aberdeen LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 20%, rank #100 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Aberdeen North, about 2.5 miles away.

Aberdeen NorthBest nearby
2.5 mi away
75.5%
+22.2 pp
All centres in Aberdeen City→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

53.3%passed
failed46.7%

All-time 1.1K passed, 894 failed, 2.0K total

How Aberdeen LGV compares

Aberdeen LGV
53.3%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-6.9 pp

Aberdeen LGV gives up 6.9 points to the national average and is ranked 100 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.

Where Aberdeen LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 20%
Aberdeen LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#100
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Aberdeen LGV points down: 53.1% in 2007-08 against 48.7% now, a 4.4-point slide, though 2009-10 showed what the routes allow at 60.9%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.2 pp
Male54.9%
0%100%
Female56.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Aberdeen LGV would typically wait around 4 to 8 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
Scotland

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Aberdeen LGV

  • HGV/LGV

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode DG1 3PQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Aberdeen LGV: a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Aberdeen City. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Volume here sits at 2.0K over 2007-08-2013-14. That's the territory where a noisy quarter can shift the rate by two or three percentage points, so read the trend chart in context rather than reacting to any single bar.

The bottom quarter of the UK by pass rate: Aberdeen LGV ranks #100 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 53.3%, 6.9 points below the national figure of 60.2%. First-attempt data for Aberdeen LGV is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Aberdeen LGV

  • Aberdeen LGV runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Aberdeen City test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Aberdeen City will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Aberdeen NorthBest nearby
2.5 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #18
75.5%
+22.2 pp
LGV Trainers (Northampton)
79.3 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #27
71.4%
+18.1 pp
McPherson (Elgin)
56.6 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #40
68.6%
+15.3 pp
Elgin
57.1 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #58
64.8%
+11.5 pp
Berwick-On-Tweed
95.3 mi, 899 tests, Rank #54
65.4%
+12.1 pp
Perth (Arran Road)
72.3 mi, 5.1K tests, Rank #52
65.5%
+12.2 pp
See all centres in Aberdeen City→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Aberdeen LGV?
The current pass rate at Aberdeen LGV driving test centre is 53.3%, calculated from 835 tests in 2011-12 to 2013-14 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 55% (from 2.0K tests).
Is Aberdeen LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Aberdeen LGV is ranked #100 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 53.3% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Aberdeen LGV compare to the UK average?
Aberdeen LGV's pass rate is 6.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Aberdeen LGV gives up 6.9 points to the national average and is ranked 100 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.
How many driving tests does Aberdeen LGV record?
Aberdeen LGV has recorded 2.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.1K passed and 894 failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Aberdeen LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Aberdeen LGV are Aberdeen North (75.5%), LGV Trainers (Northampton) (71.4%), McPherson (Elgin) (68.6%) and Elgin (64.8%). Of these, Aberdeen North, LGV Trainers (Northampton), McPherson (Elgin), Elgin have higher current pass rates than Aberdeen LGV's 53.3%. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Aberdeen LGV?
Aberdeen LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Aberdeen LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Aberdeen LGV as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Aberdeen LGV?
The estimated wait at Aberdeen LGV is about 4 to 8 weeks (low demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 2.0K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2013-14.