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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Carlisle LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCarlisleModerate

Carlisle LGV in Carlisle, England has a current pass rate of 53.3%, 6.9 points below the UK average of 60.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2020-21)
53.3%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
837
2018-19 to 2020-21 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#99
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Carlisle LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 21%, rank #99 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Lancaster Training (Heysham), about 59.3 miles away.

Lancaster Training (Heysham)Best nearby
59.3 mi away
80.6%
+27.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

53.3%passed
failed46.7%

All-time 3.1K passed, 2.2K failed, 5.3K total

How Carlisle LGV compares

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

At 6.9 points below the UK figure (ranked 99 of 124 in its category), Carlisle LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Carlisle LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 21%
Carlisle LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#99
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Carlisle LGV has drifted from 66.4% to 46%, down 20.4 points, with the best year at 66.4% in 2013-14.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 6.6 pp
Male58.4%
0%100%
Female51.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~14
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Carlisle LGV would typically wait around 8 to 12 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle LGV? You start in Carlisle, Cumberland, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 5.3K tests through 2013-14-2020-21 puts Carlisle LGV in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

How does Carlisle LGV compare nationally? 53.3% pass rate, #99 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA network, 6.9 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The bottom quarter of the country, in other words. For Carlisle 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 Carlisle LGV

  • A lower pass rate at Carlisle 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 Carlisle LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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

Walton LGV
9.7 mi, 21.2K tests, Rank #67
61.4%
+8.1 pp
Dumfries LGV
28.7 mi, 4.5K tests, Rank #29
71.1%
+17.8 pp
Gosforth LGV
38.0 mi, 6.7K tests, Rank #116
48%
-5.3 pp
Galashiels L & LGV
50.1 mi, 68 tests, Rank #46
67.6%
+14.3 pp
Lancaster Training (Heysham)Best nearby
59.3 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #10
80.6%
+27.3 pp
System Training (Widnes)
73.8 mi, 520 tests, Rank #42
68.1%
+14.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Carlisle LGV?
The current pass rate at Carlisle LGV driving test centre is 53.3%, calculated from 837 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 57.7% (from 5.3K tests).
Is Carlisle LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Carlisle LGV is ranked #99 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%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Carlisle LGV compare to the UK average?
Carlisle LGV's pass rate is 6.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. At 6.9 points below the UK figure (ranked 99 of 124 in its category), Carlisle LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Carlisle LGV record?
Carlisle LGV has recorded 5.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.1K passed and 2.2K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Carlisle LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Carlisle LGV are Walton LGV (61.4%), Dumfries LGV (71.1%), Gosforth LGV (48%) and Galashiels L & LGV (67.6%). Of these, Walton LGV, Dumfries LGV, Galashiels L & LGV have higher current pass rates than Carlisle LGV's 53.3%. Gosforth LGV 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 Carlisle LGV?
Carlisle LGV currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Carlisle LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Carlisle 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 Carlisle LGV?
The estimated wait at Carlisle LGV is about 8 to 12 weeks (moderate 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 5.3K 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.