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Canterbury LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCanterburyHigh pass rate

Canterbury LGV in Canterbury records a 58.2% 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 (2020-21)
58.2%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
622
2018-19 to 2020-21 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#79
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Canterbury LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 37%, rank #79 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Ipswich, about 53.8 miles away.

IpswichBest nearby
53.8 mi away
83.3%
+25.1 pp
All centres in Canterbury→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

58.2%passed
failed41.8%

All-time 2.3K passed, 2.1K failed, 4.4K total

How Canterbury LGV compares

Canterbury LGV
58.2%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-2 pp

Canterbury LGV sits 2 points below the UK average, ranked 79 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Canterbury LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 37%
Canterbury LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#79
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2013-14 the rate at Canterbury LGV has risen from 45.4% to 62.7%, a 17.3-point gain, peaking at 62.7% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 10.5 pp
Male50.6%
0%100%
Female61.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~12
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Canterbury LGV would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
England

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

Tests offered at Canterbury 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

Where do you actually take your hgv/lgv test if you book Canterbury LGV? You start in Canterbury, Kent, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 4.4K tests over 2013-14-2020-21. Canterbury LGV runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

How does Canterbury LGV compare nationally? 58.2% pass rate, #79 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA network, 2 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The lower half of the country, in other words. For Canterbury LGV the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Canterbury LGV

  • Canterbury LGV doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Canterbury will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Gillingham LGV
22.4 mi, 22.6K tests, Rank #80
58.1%
-0.1 pp
Ore LGV
35.6 mi, 1.2K tests, Rank #112
49.9%
-8.3 pp
Hastings (Ore)
36.5 mi, 1.4K tests, Rank #48
67.1%
+8.9 pp
Thurrock LGV (London)
33.4 mi, 21.5K tests, Rank #83
57.6%
-0.6 pp
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)
40.8 mi, 10.0K tests, Rank #104
52%
-6.2 pp
IpswichBest nearby
53.8 mi, 15.7K tests, Rank #6
83.3%
+25.1 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Canterbury LGV?
The current pass rate at Canterbury LGV driving test centre is 58.2%, calculated from 622 tests in 2018-19 to 2020-21 (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 51.9% (from 4.4K tests).
Is Canterbury LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Canterbury LGV is ranked #79 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 58.2% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Canterbury LGV compare to the UK average?
Canterbury LGV's pass rate is 2 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Canterbury LGV sits 2 points below the UK average, ranked 79 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Canterbury LGV record?
Canterbury LGV has recorded 4.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.3K passed and 2.1K 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 Canterbury LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Canterbury LGV are Gillingham LGV (58.1%), Ore LGV (49.9%), Hastings (Ore) (67.1%) and Thurrock LGV (London) (57.6%). Of these, Hastings (Ore) has a higher current pass rate than Canterbury LGV's 58.2%. Gillingham LGV, Ore LGV, Thurrock LGV (London) sit 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 Canterbury LGV?
Canterbury LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 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 Canterbury LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Canterbury 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 Canterbury LGV?
The estimated wait at Canterbury LGV is about 12 to 16 weeks (high 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 4.4K 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: 2020-21.