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HGV/LGV Test Centre, Scotland

Glasgow LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CGlasgowG2 1ALHigh pass rate

At Glasgow LGV, 65.8% of candidates pass, one of the 124 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2022-23)
65.8%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.6K
2011-12 to 2022-23 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#51
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Glasgow LGV sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 41%, rank #51 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Kilmarnock LGV, about 19.8 miles away.

Kilmarnock LGVBest nearby
19.8 mi away
75.9%
+10.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

65.8%passed
failed34.2%

All-time 1.1K passed, 561 failed, 1.6K total

How Glasgow LGV compares

Glasgow LGV
65.8%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+5.6 pp

At 5.6 points above the UK figure and ranked 51 of 124 in its category, Glasgow LGV offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Glasgow LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 41%
Glasgow LGV ranks higher than 59% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#51
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (68.9% in 2015-16, 70.9% now) but the ride was not smooth: Glasgow LGV has swung 28.7 points between its best year (76.3%, 2016-17) and its worst (47.6%, 2020-21).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 11.2 pp
Male66.0%
0%100%
Female54.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Glasgow 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

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

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 Glasgow 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

Glasgow LGV sits in Glasgow, Glasgow City, just inside the G2 1AL postcode. 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 Glasgow tend to know already. Glasgow LGV is a smaller centre by volume, 1.6K tests through 2015-16-2022-23. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

65.8% at Glasgow LGV, against a UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%. That puts the centre 5.6 points clear of the national figure and ranks it #51 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA's network. For Glasgow 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
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Glasgow LGV

  • Above-average pass rate at Glasgow LGV doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Glasgow LGV 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

Ritchies (Glasgow)
1.3 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #24
72.9%
+7.1 pp
MT Training (Cheltenham)
1.7 mi, 3.9K tests, Rank #47
67.1%
+1.3 pp
Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow)
4.7 mi, 6.7K tests, Rank #86
56.9%
-8.9 pp
GTG (Glasgow)
4.3 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #64
62.6%
-3.2 pp
Kilmarnock LGVBest nearby
19.8 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #17
75.9%
+10.1 pp
Dreghorn LGV
22.5 mi, 775 tests, Rank #19
75.1%
+9.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Glasgow LGV?
The current pass rate at Glasgow LGV driving test centre is 65.8%, calculated from 1.6K tests in 2011-12 to 2022-23 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 65.8% (from 1.6K tests).
Is Glasgow LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Glasgow LGV is ranked #51 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 65.8% 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 Glasgow LGV compare to the UK average?
Glasgow LGV's pass rate is 5.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. At 5.6 points above the UK figure and ranked 51 of 124 in its category, Glasgow LGV offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Glasgow LGV record?
Glasgow LGV has recorded 1.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.1K passed and 561 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 Glasgow LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Glasgow LGV are Ritchies (Glasgow) (72.9%), MT Training (Cheltenham) (67.1%), Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow) (56.9%) and GTG (Glasgow) (62.6%). Of these, Ritchies (Glasgow), MT Training (Cheltenham) have higher current pass rates than Glasgow LGV's 65.8%. Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow), GTG (Glasgow) 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 Glasgow LGV?
Glasgow 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 Glasgow LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Glasgow 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 Glasgow LGV?
The estimated wait at Glasgow 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 1.6K 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: 2022-23.