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Caernarfon LGV

The Caernarfon LGV driving test centre is located in Caernarfon, Wales (LL55 2AU). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
54.5%
Total tests
6.0K
National rank
#105
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How Caernarfon LGV compares

Caernarfon LGV
54.5%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+6.5 pp

Caernarfon LGV performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.

Yearly trend

2016-17: 53.3%
2017-18: 64.2%
2018-19: 63.6%
2019-20: 57.4%
2020-21: 53.9%
2021-22: 62%
2022-23: 50.2%
2023-24: 52.8%
2016-172017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-24

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
54%
Female pass rate
53%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Caernarfon LGV

  • Pass rates at Caernarfon LGV run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Carmel (Caernarfon)
124 tests · Rank #30
70.2%
Bangor
7.3K tests · Rank #51
58.6%
Bangor
4.9K tests · Rank #40
70.8%
Bangor
3.5K tests · Rank #59
76.6%
Pwllheli
1.4K tests · Rank #19
63.2%
Bala
1.5K tests · Rank #93
54.7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Caernarfon LGV?

The current overall pass rate at Caernarfon LGV driving test centre is 54.5%, based on 6.0K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Caernarfon LGV an easy or hard test centre?

Caernarfon LGV is ranked #105 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 54.5% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Caernarfon LGV compare to the UK average?

Caernarfon LGV's pass rate is 6.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Caernarfon LGV?

Caernarfon LGV has recorded 6.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.3K passed and 2.7K failed.

Where can I see Caernarfon LGV on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.