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Caernarfon LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCaernarfonLL55 2AUModerate

Caernarfon LGV in Caernarfon currently passes 54.7% of tests, 5.5 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
54.7%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.6K
2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg)
National rank
#94
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Caernarfon LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 25%, rank #94 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Cross Hands (Llanelli), about 93.2 miles away.

Cross Hands (Llanelli)Best nearby
93.2 mi away
85%
+30.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

54.7%passed
failed45.3%

All-time 3.3K passed, 2.7K failed, 6.0K total

How Caernarfon LGV compares

Caernarfon LGV
54.7%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-5.5 pp

Caernarfon LGV sits 5.5 points under the national average, ranked 94 of 124 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Caernarfon LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 25%
Caernarfon LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#94
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Year-to-year volatility is the story at Caernarfon LGV: 14 points separate 2017-18 (64.2%) from 2022-23 (50.2%), even though the endpoints nearly match.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.0 pp
Male54.0%
0%100%
Female53.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~16
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Caernarfon LGV would typically wait around 5 to 9 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
Wales

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

Tests offered at Caernarfon 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

If you've got a test booked at LL55 2AU, that's Caernarfon LGV in Caernarfon, Gwynedd. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Over 2016-17-2023-24, 6.0K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

Rank: #94 of 124. Pass rate: 54.7%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Caernarfon 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
Wales
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Caernarfon LGV

  • A lower pass rate at Caernarfon LGV usually means specific local junctions or road types that catch out candidates trained elsewhere. Book local-area familiarisation lessons with an instructor who works this centre, not one who covers a different patch.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Caernarfon LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Caernarfon LGV. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Carmel (Caernarfon)
4.7 mi, 124 tests, Rank #31
70.2%
+15.5 pp
Wrexham LGV
53.6 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #33
69.7%
+15.0 pp
Cross Hands (Llanelli)Best nearby
93.2 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #4
85%
+30.3 pp
Switch Island
59.8 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #101
53%
-1.7 pp
Liverpool LGV (System)
58.9 mi, 887 tests, Rank #92
55%
+0.3 pp
Simonswood LGV
63.8 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #119
42.5%
-12.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Caernarfon LGV?
The current pass rate at Caernarfon LGV driving test centre is 54.7%, calculated from 1.6K tests in 2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 54.5% (from 6.0K tests).
Is Caernarfon LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Caernarfon LGV is ranked #94 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 54.7% 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 Caernarfon LGV compare to the UK average?
Caernarfon LGV's pass rate is 5.5 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Caernarfon LGV sits 5.5 points under the national average, ranked 94 of 124 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.
How many driving tests does Caernarfon LGV record?
Caernarfon LGV has recorded 6.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.3K passed and 2.7K 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 Caernarfon LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Caernarfon LGV are Carmel (Caernarfon) (70.2%), Wrexham LGV (69.7%), Cross Hands (Llanelli) (85%) and Switch Island (53%). Of these, Carmel (Caernarfon), Wrexham LGV, Cross Hands (Llanelli) have higher current pass rates than Caernarfon LGV's 54.7%. Switch Island sits lower. 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 Caernarfon LGV?
Caernarfon LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 5 to 9 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Caernarfon LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Caernarfon 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 Caernarfon LGV?
The estimated wait at Caernarfon LGV is about 5 to 9 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 6.0K 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: 2023-24.