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George Lovatt Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CColeshill CPHigh pass rate

George Lovatt posts a 66.9% pass rate, with Garretts Green LGV the nearest alternative about 4 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
66.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.8K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#49
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

George Lovatt sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 40%, rank #49 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is DRIVER TRAINING (WALES), about 24.4 miles away.

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
24.4 mi away
83.5%
+16.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

66.9%passed
failed33.1%

All-time 2.0K passed, 1.1K failed, 3.1K total

How George Lovatt compares

George Lovatt
66.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+6.7 pp

The 6.7-point advantage at George Lovatt (ranked 49 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where George Lovatt ranks among 124 centres

Top 40%
George Lovatt ranks higher than 60% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#49
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: George Lovatt has added 10.8 points since 2017-18, from 59% to 69.8%, with its strongest year at 69.8% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 9.4 pp
Male64.7%
0%100%
Female74.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
11 to 15 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 George Lovatt would typically wait around 11 to 15 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

George Lovatt
Coleshill CP
Warwickshire
England

Tests offered at George Lovatt

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

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

About this test centre

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, George Lovatt is the one covering Coleshill CP, Warwickshire. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. 3.1K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. George Lovatt runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

If you've been told George Lovatt is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 66.9% is 6.7 points clear of the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #49 out of 124. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for George Lovatt 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 George Lovatt

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. George Lovatt'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 George Lovatt area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at George Lovatt, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Garretts Green LGV
4.3 mi, 4.6K tests, Rank #123
38.8%
-28.1 pp
Mainstream (Sittingbourne)
6.8 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #35
69.3%
+2.4 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
8.5 mi, 22.1K tests, Rank #91
55.3%
-11.6 pp
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
24.4 mi, 2.0K tests, Rank #5
83.5%
+16.6 pp
Featherstone
19.1 mi, 33.6K tests, Rank #122
40.1%
-26.8 pp
Data Academy
22.4 mi, 4.1K tests, Rank #74
59%
-7.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at George Lovatt?
The current pass rate at George Lovatt driving test centre is 66.9%, calculated from 1.8K 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 65.4% (from 3.1K tests).
Is George Lovatt an easy or hard test centre?
George Lovatt is ranked #49 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 66.9% 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 George Lovatt compare to the UK average?
George Lovatt's pass rate is 6.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 6.7-point advantage at George Lovatt (ranked 49 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does George Lovatt record?
George Lovatt has recorded 3.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.0K passed and 1.1K 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 George Lovatt?
The closest DVSA test centres to George Lovatt are Garretts Green LGV (38.8%), Mainstream (Sittingbourne) (69.3%), Birmingham (Garretts Green) (55.3%) and DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) (83.5%). Of these, Mainstream (Sittingbourne), DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) have higher current pass rates than George Lovatt's 66.9%. Garretts Green LGV, Birmingham (Garretts Green) 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 George Lovatt?
George Lovatt currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 11 to 15 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 George Lovatt and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose George Lovatt 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 George Lovatt?
The estimated wait at George Lovatt is about 11 to 15 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 3.1K 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.