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Exeter LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CExeterModerate

Exeter LGV in Exeter currently passes 54% of tests, 6.2 points below 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)
54%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2024-25
National rank
#97
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Exeter LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 23%, rank #97 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Taunton Training, about 27.0 miles away.

Taunton TrainingBest nearby
27.0 mi away
82.7%
+28.7 pp
All centres in Exeter→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

54%passed
failed46%

All-time 10.3K passed, 9.5K failed, 19.8K total

How Exeter LGV compares

Exeter LGV
54%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-6.2 pp

At 6.2 points below the UK figure (ranked 97 of 124 in its category), Exeter LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Exeter LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 23%
Exeter LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#97
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Exeter LGV points down: 58.2% in 2017-18 against 54% now, a 4.2-point slide, though 2019-20 showed what the routes allow at 59.1%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.0 pp
Male52.3%
0%100%
Female51.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
9 to 13 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~51
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 Exeter LGV would typically wait around 9 to 13 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

Grace Road
Marsh Barton
Exeter
EX2 8PU
England

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

Tests offered at Exeter 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 EX2 8PU, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Exeter LGV is in Exeter, Devon and Torbay 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. 19.8K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, Exeter LGV ranks 97, which lands it in the bottom quarter nationally. The 54% pass rate is 6.2 points below the UK figure of 60.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Exeter LGV in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 Exeter LGV

  • Exeter LGV runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Exeter test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Exeter will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Exeter LGV. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Taunton TrainingBest nearby
27.0 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #7
82.7%
+28.7 pp
Berry's Coaches (Taunton)
26.9 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #11
79.2%
+25.2 pp
Taunton LGV
27.2 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #96
54.3%
+0.3 pp
Plymouth LGV
36.5 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #78
58.5%
+4.5 pp
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
53.9 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #28
71.3%
+17.3 pp
Llantrisant
55.6 mi, 9.7K tests, Rank #71
60%
+6.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Exeter LGV?
The current pass rate at Exeter LGV driving test centre is 54%, calculated from 1.2K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 52.2% (from 19.8K tests).
Is Exeter LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Exeter LGV is ranked #97 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 54% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Exeter LGV compare to the UK average?
Exeter LGV's pass rate is 6.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. At 6.2 points below the UK figure (ranked 97 of 124 in its category), Exeter LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Exeter LGV record?
Exeter LGV has recorded 19.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 10.3K passed and 9.5K 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 Exeter LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Exeter LGV are Taunton Training (82.7%), Berry's Coaches (Taunton) (79.2%), Taunton LGV (54.3%) and Plymouth LGV (58.5%). Of these, Taunton Training, Berry's Coaches (Taunton), Taunton LGV, Plymouth LGV have higher current pass rates than Exeter LGV's 54%. 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 Exeter LGV?
Exeter LGV currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 9 to 13 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Exeter LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Exeter 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 Exeter LGV?
The estimated wait at Exeter LGV is about 9 to 13 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 19.8K 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.