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Diamond (Newark) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCounty TyroneBT70 2NXHigh pass rate

Diamond (Newark) in County Tyrone currently passes 72.1% of tests, 11.9 points above 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 (2024-25)
72.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
850
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#26
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Diamond (Newark) sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 21%, rank #26 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Machrihanish LGV, about 74.4 miles away.

Machrihanish LGVBest nearby
74.4 mi away
93.6%
+21.5 pp
All centres in County Tyrone→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

72.1%passed
failed27.9%

All-time 1.7K passed, 518 failed, 2.2K total

How Diamond (Newark) compares

Diamond (Newark)
72.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+11.9 pp

The 11.9-point gap in candidates' favour at Diamond (Newark) (ranked 26 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 Diamond (Newark) ranks among 124 centres

Top 21%
Diamond (Newark) ranks higher than 79% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#26
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Diamond (Newark) has given up 14.6 points since 2017-18 (84.1% then, 69.5% now); the low water mark was 69.5% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.3 pp
Male75.8%
0%100%
Female75.5%
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
~10
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 Diamond (Newark) 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

Diamond (Newark)
County Tyrone
Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann
BT70 2NX
England

Tests offered at Diamond (Newark)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode BT70 2NX.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode BT70 2NX, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Diamond (Newark) report to a DVSA centre in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, postcode BT70 2NX. The hgv/lgv routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Diamond (Newark) is a smaller centre by volume, 2.2K tests through 2017-18-2024-25. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

By raw pass rate Diamond (Newark) sits at 72.1%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (11.9 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #26 of 124, inside the top quarter of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. For Diamond (Newark) 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 Diamond (Newark)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Diamond (Newark)'s rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Diamond (Newark) 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

Machrihanish LGVBest nearby
74.4 mi, 78 tests, Rank #1
93.6%
+21.5 pp
Dreghorn LGV
114.4 mi, 775 tests, Rank #19
75.1%
+3.0 pp
Kilmarnock LGV
118.1 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #17
75.9%
+3.8 pp
GTG (Glasgow)
134.1 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #64
62.6%
-9.5 pp
Ritchies (Glasgow)
135.6 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #24
72.9%
+0.8 pp
Glasgow LGV
136.4 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #51
65.8%
-6.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Diamond (Newark)?
The current pass rate at Diamond (Newark) driving test centre is 72.1%, calculated from 850 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (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 76.2% (from 2.2K tests).
Is Diamond (Newark) an easy or hard test centre?
Diamond (Newark) is ranked #26 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 72.1% 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 Diamond (Newark) compare to the UK average?
Diamond (Newark)'s pass rate is 11.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 11.9-point gap in candidates' favour at Diamond (Newark) (ranked 26 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 Diamond (Newark) record?
Diamond (Newark) has recorded 2.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.7K passed and 518 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 Diamond (Newark)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Diamond (Newark) are Machrihanish LGV (93.6%), Dreghorn LGV (75.1%), Kilmarnock LGV (75.9%) and GTG (Glasgow) (62.6%). Of these, Machrihanish LGV, Dreghorn LGV, Kilmarnock LGV have higher current pass rates than Diamond (Newark)'s 72.1%. GTG (Glasgow) 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 Diamond (Newark)?
Diamond (Newark) 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. 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 Diamond (Newark) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Diamond (Newark) 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 Diamond (Newark)?
The estimated wait at Diamond (Newark) 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 2.2K 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.