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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Culham LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCulhamModerate

At Culham LGV, 51.3% of candidates pass, one of the 124 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

Pass rate (2024-25)
51.3%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.9K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#108
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Culham LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 14%, rank #108 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is DRIVER TRAINING (WALES), about 38.0 miles away.

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
38.0 mi away
83.5%
+32.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

51.3%passed
failed48.7%

All-time 4.7K passed, 3.9K failed, 8.6K total

How Culham LGV compares

Culham LGV
51.3%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-8.9 pp

Culham LGV sits 8.9 points under the national average, ranked 108 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 Culham LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 14%
Culham LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#108
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Culham LGV has drifted from 53.8% to 48.8%, down 5 points, with the best year at 68.5% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 10.2 pp
Male52.9%
0%100%
Female63.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
14 to 18 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~22
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Culham LGV would typically wait around 14 to 18 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

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 Culham 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

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, Culham LGV is the one covering Culham, Oxfordshire. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Culham LGV sees moderate volume: 8.6K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

If you've been told Culham LGV is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 51.3% is 8.9 points below the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #108 out of 124. For Culham 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 Culham LGV

  • A lower pass rate at Culham 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.
  • Ask any instructor working Culham LGV about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Culham LGV, 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.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at Culham LGV is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and junctions, observation is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Full head turn at every junction. Hold the look until you have processed both directions. Time the look so it gives usable information for the move you are about to make. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Greenham
18.9 mi, 8.3K tests, Rank #106
51.6%
+0.3 pp
Weedon LGV
23.2 mi, 26.1K tests, Rank #114
49.3%
-2.0 pp
Red Rose (Radcliffe)
25.3 mi, 6.4K tests, Rank #57
64.9%
+13.6 pp
Swindon LGV
23.7 mi, 14.5K tests, Rank #84
57.4%
+6.1 pp
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
38.0 mi, 2.0K tests, Rank #5
83.5%
+32.2 pp
2 Start - Otterbourne
44.3 mi, 952 tests, Rank #56
65.2%
+13.9 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Culham LGV until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise other types of vehicleRoad signs

Lorries, buses, motorcycles, trams and how to share the road with them safely. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Culham LGV?
The current pass rate at Culham LGV driving test centre is 51.3%, calculated from 1.9K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 54.2% (from 8.6K tests).
Is Culham LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Culham LGV is ranked #108 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 51.3% 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 Culham LGV compare to the UK average?
Culham LGV's pass rate is 8.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Culham LGV sits 8.9 points under the national average, ranked 108 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 Culham LGV record?
Culham LGV has recorded 8.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.7K passed and 3.9K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Culham LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Culham LGV are Greenham (51.6%), Weedon LGV (49.3%), Red Rose (Radcliffe) (64.9%) and Swindon LGV (57.4%). Of these, Greenham, Red Rose (Radcliffe), Swindon LGV have higher current pass rates than Culham LGV's 51.3%. Weedon 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 Culham LGV?
Culham LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 14 to 18 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 Culham LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Culham 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 Culham LGV?
The estimated wait at Culham LGV is about 14 to 18 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 8.6K 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.

DVSA data period: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources