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Carmel (Caernarfon) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCarmelLL54 7AAHigh pass rate

Carmel (Caernarfon) in Carmel, Wales has a current pass rate of 70.2%, 10 points above 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 (2024-25)
70.2%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
124
2023-24 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#31
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Carmel (Caernarfon) sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 25%, rank #31 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Cross Hands (Llanelli), about 88.6 miles away.

Cross Hands (Llanelli)Best nearby
88.6 mi away
85%
+14.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

70.2%passed
failed29.8%

All-time 87 passed, 37 failed, 124 total

How Carmel (Caernarfon) compares

Carmel (Caernarfon)
70.2%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+10 pp

The 10-point gap in candidates' favour at Carmel (Caernarfon) (ranked 31 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.

Where Carmel (Caernarfon) ranks among 124 centres

Top 25%
Carmel (Caernarfon) ranks higher than 75% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#31
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.7 pp
Male74.1%
0%100%
Female77.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 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 Carmel (Caernarfon) 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Carmel (Caernarfon)
Carmel
Gwynedd
LL54 7AA
Wales

Tests offered at Carmel (Caernarfon)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode LL54 7AA.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode LL54 7AA, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across Wales, Carmel (Caernarfon) is the one covering Carmel, Gwynedd and the surrounding LL54 7AA area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Only 124 tests sit on the record at Carmel (Caernarfon) for 2023-24-2024-25. That puts the centre in the tail of the volume distribution; treat any single-period rate as indicative, not definitive.

If you've been told Carmel (Caernarfon) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 70.2% is 10 points clear of the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #31 out of 124. First-attempt data for Carmel (Caernarfon) 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 Carmel (Caernarfon)

  • Carmel (Caernarfon) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Carmel (Caernarfon) is a low-volume centre (124 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Carmel (Caernarfon) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Carmel (Caernarfon), cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Caernarfon LGV
4.7 mi, 6.0K tests, Rank #94
54.7%
-15.5 pp
Wrexham LGV
52.2 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #33
69.7%
-0.5 pp
Cross Hands (Llanelli)Best nearby
88.6 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #4
85%
+14.8 pp
Switch Island
60.9 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #101
53%
-17.2 pp
Liverpool LGV (System)
59.4 mi, 887 tests, Rank #92
55%
-15.2 pp
Simonswood LGV
64.7 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #119
42.5%
-27.7 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Carmel (Caernarfon)?
The current pass rate at Carmel (Caernarfon) driving test centre is 70.2%, calculated from 124 tests in 2023-24 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 70.2% (from 124 tests).
Is Carmel (Caernarfon) an easy or hard test centre?
Carmel (Caernarfon) is ranked #31 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 70.2% 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 Carmel (Caernarfon) compare to the UK average?
Carmel (Caernarfon)'s pass rate is 10 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 10-point gap in candidates' favour at Carmel (Caernarfon) (ranked 31 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.
How many driving tests does Carmel (Caernarfon) record?
Carmel (Caernarfon) has recorded 124 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 87 passed and 37 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 Carmel (Caernarfon)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Carmel (Caernarfon) are Caernarfon LGV (54.7%), Wrexham LGV (69.7%), Cross Hands (Llanelli) (85%) and Switch Island (53%). Of these, Cross Hands (Llanelli) has a higher current pass rate than Carmel (Caernarfon)'s 70.2%. Caernarfon LGV, Wrexham LGV, Switch Island 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 Carmel (Caernarfon)?
Carmel (Caernarfon) 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. 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 Carmel (Caernarfon) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Carmel (Caernarfon) 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 Carmel (Caernarfon)?
The estimated wait at Carmel (Caernarfon) 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 124 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: 2024-25.