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Durham LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCounty DurhamHigh pass rate

Durham LGV in County Durham records a 61.8% 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)
61.8%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
704
2024-25 to 2024-25 (1yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#65
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Durham LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 48%, rank #65 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Teesside LGV, about 17.0 miles away.

Teesside LGVBest nearby
17.0 mi away
82.5%
+20.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

61.8%passed
failed38.2%

All-time 435 passed, 269 failed, 704 total

How Durham LGV compares

Durham LGV
61.8%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+1.6 pp

Durham LGV sits 1.6 points above the UK average, ranked 65 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Durham LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 48%
Durham LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#65
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 7.6 pp
Male61.0%
0%100%
Female68.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 to 10 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~15
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Durham LGV would typically wait around 6 to 10 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Driving Test Centre Durham LGV
Durham City House
St Johns Road
Meadowfield
Durham
DH7 8XQ
England

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

Tests offered at Durham 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 DH7 8XQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Durham LGV is in County Durham, North East and runs DVSA hgv/lgv tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. 704 tests across 2024-25-2024-25. That's a small sample, and the single-period rates you'll see in the chart can swing wildly without much underlying change. The multi-year roll-up is the only stable read.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, Durham LGV ranks 65, which lands it in the lower half nationally. The 61.8% pass rate is 1.6 points above the UK figure of 60.2%. For Durham 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 Durham LGV

  • Pass rate at Durham LGV sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • With 704 tests on record at Durham LGV, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Ask any instructor working Durham 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Durham LGV. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Darlington LGV
14.2 mi, 20.8K tests, Rank #69
60.5%
-1.3 pp
Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling)
19.8 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #34
69.5%
+7.7 pp
Teesside LGVBest nearby
17.0 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #8
82.5%
+20.7 pp
Gosforth
26.5 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #45
67.8%
+6.0 pp
Sunderland LGV
22.1 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #14
76.6%
+14.8 pp
Steeton
53.6 mi, 15.5K tests, Rank #30
70.3%
+8.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Durham LGV?
The current pass rate at Durham LGV driving test centre is 61.8%, calculated from 704 tests in 2024-25 to 2024-25 (1yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 61.8% (from 704 tests).
Is Durham LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Durham LGV is ranked #65 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 61.8% 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 Durham LGV compare to the UK average?
Durham LGV's pass rate is 1.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Durham LGV sits 1.6 points above the UK average, ranked 65 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Durham LGV record?
Durham LGV has recorded 704 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 435 passed and 269 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 Durham LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Durham LGV are Darlington LGV (60.5%), Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling) (69.5%), Teesside LGV (82.5%) and Gosforth (67.8%). Of these, Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling), Teesside LGV, Gosforth have higher current pass rates than Durham LGV's 61.8%. Darlington 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 Durham LGV?
Durham LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 6 to 10 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 Durham LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Durham 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 Durham LGV?
The estimated wait at Durham LGV is about 6 to 10 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 704 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.