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Featherstone Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CFeatherstoneTougher than average

Featherstone in Featherstone, England has a current pass rate of 40.1%, 20.1 points below the UK average of 60.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
40.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
3.4K
2024-25
National rank
#122
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Featherstone sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 2%, rank #122 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Mainstream (Sittingbourne), about 14.6 miles away.

Mainstream (Sittingbourne)Best nearby
14.6 mi away
69.3%
+29.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

40.1%passed
failed59.9%

All-time 15.3K passed, 18.3K failed, 33.6K total

How Featherstone compares

Featherstone
40.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-20.1 pp

The gap at Featherstone is 20.1 points below the national average (ranked 122 of 124 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.

Where Featherstone ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 2%
Featherstone sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#122
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Featherstone has given up 6.5 points since 2017-18 (46.6% then, 40.1% now); the low water mark was 40.1% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 9.4 pp
Male44.4%
0%100%
Female53.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~87
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Featherstone would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Driving Test Centre Featherstone LGV
Cat & Kitten Lane
Featherstone
WV10 7JD
England

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

Tests offered at Featherstone

  • car
  • lorry and bus
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

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 WV10 7JD, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Featherstone sits in Featherstone, West Yorkshire. It's a DVSA-run hgv/lgv test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Featherstone tend to know already. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 33.6K tests at Featherstone. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

40.1% at Featherstone, against a UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%. That puts the centre 20.1 points below the national figure and ranks it #122 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA's network. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Featherstone 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 Featherstone

  • Featherstone runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Featherstone test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Featherstone area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Stone LGV
18.2 mi, 2.6K tests, Rank #109
50.7%
+10.6 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
14.2 mi, 22.1K tests, Rank #91
55.3%
+15.2 pp
Mainstream (Sittingbourne)Best nearby
14.6 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #35
69.3%
+29.2 pp
Swynnerton LGV
19.6 mi, 11.9K tests, Rank #89
56%
+15.9 pp
Garretts Green LGV
18.3 mi, 4.6K tests, Rank #123
38.8%
-1.3 pp
George Lovatt
19.1 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #49
66.9%
+26.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Featherstone?
The current pass rate at Featherstone driving test centre is 40.1%, calculated from 3.4K 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 45.6% (from 33.6K tests).
Is Featherstone an easy or hard test centre?
Featherstone is ranked #122 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 40.1% 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 Featherstone compare to the UK average?
Featherstone's pass rate is 20.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. The gap at Featherstone is 20.1 points below the national average (ranked 122 of 124 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.
How many driving tests does Featherstone record?
Featherstone has recorded 33.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 15.3K passed and 18.3K 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 Featherstone?
The closest DVSA test centres to Featherstone are Stone LGV (50.7%), Birmingham (Garretts Green) (55.3%), Mainstream (Sittingbourne) (69.3%) and Swynnerton LGV (56%). Of these, Stone LGV, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Mainstream (Sittingbourne), Swynnerton LGV have higher current pass rates than Featherstone's 40.1%. 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 Featherstone?
Featherstone currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 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 Featherstone and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Featherstone 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 Featherstone?
The estimated wait at Featherstone is about 12 to 16 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 33.6K 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.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.