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Dumfries LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CDumfriesDG1 1BLHigh pass rate

Dumfries LGV in Dumfries records a 71.1% 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 (2024-25)
71.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#29
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Dumfries LGV sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 23%, rank #29 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

LivingstonNearest alternative
55.9 mi away
70.1%
-1.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

71.1%passed
failed28.9%

All-time 3.0K passed, 1.5K failed, 4.5K total

How Dumfries LGV compares

Dumfries LGV
71.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+10.9 pp

Dumfries LGV clears the UK average by 10.9 points and sits ranked 29 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where Dumfries LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 23%
Dumfries LGV ranks higher than 77% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#29
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Dumfries LGV points down: 72.8% in 2017-18 against 66% now, a 6.8-point slide, though 2022-23 showed what the routes allow at 73.9%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.9 pp
Male67.4%
0%100%
Female68.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~12
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Dumfries LGV would typically wait around 4 to 8 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
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Dumfries 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

Drivers booked at Dumfries LGV report to a DVSA centre in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, postcode DG1 1BL. 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. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the centre handled 4.5K tests, a modest sample. The aggregated multi-year figure on this page is the most reliable read; quarterly swings deserve more skepticism here than at a high-volume centre.

By raw pass rate Dumfries LGV sits at 71.1%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (10.9 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #29 of 124, inside the top quarter of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. First-attempt data for Dumfries LGV 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
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Dumfries LGV

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Dumfries LGV'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 Dumfries 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

Carlisle LGV
28.7 mi, 5.3K tests, Rank #99
53.3%
-17.8 pp
Gosforth LGV
46.9 mi, 6.7K tests, Rank #116
48%
-23.1 pp
L&T (Fitzwilliam)
52.9 mi, 9.1K tests, Rank #55
65.4%
-5.7 pp
LivingstonBest nearby
55.9 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #32
70.1%
-1.0 pp
Walton LGV
33.6 mi, 21.2K tests, Rank #67
61.4%
-9.7 pp
Galashiels L & LGV
46.6 mi, 68 tests, Rank #46
67.6%
-3.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Dumfries LGV?
The current pass rate at Dumfries LGV driving test centre is 71.1%, calculated from 1.1K 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 67.5% (from 4.5K tests).
Is Dumfries LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Dumfries LGV is ranked #29 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 71.1% 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 Dumfries LGV compare to the UK average?
Dumfries LGV's pass rate is 10.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Dumfries LGV clears the UK average by 10.9 points and sits ranked 29 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.
How many driving tests does Dumfries LGV record?
Dumfries LGV has recorded 4.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.0K passed and 1.5K 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 Dumfries LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Dumfries LGV are Carlisle LGV (53.3%), Gosforth LGV (48%), L&T (Fitzwilliam) (65.4%) and Livingston (70.1%). Dumfries LGV's 71.1% is the highest current pass rate among them. Carlisle LGV, Gosforth LGV, L&T (Fitzwilliam), Livingston 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 Dumfries LGV?
Dumfries LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 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 Dumfries LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Dumfries 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 Dumfries LGV?
The estimated wait at Dumfries LGV is about 4 to 8 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 4.5K 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.