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Gloucester LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CGloucesterHigh pass rate

Gloucester LGV posts a 60.1% pass rate, with Bristol (Kingswood) the nearest alternative about 32 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2010-11)
60.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
3.5K
2008-09 to 2010-11 (3yr avg)
National rank
#70
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Gloucester LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 44%, rank #70 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Bristol (Kingswood), about 32.2 miles away.

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
32.2 mi away
74.6%
+14.5 pp
All centres in Gloucester→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

60.1%passed
failed39.9%

All-time 2.9K passed, 2.1K failed, 5.0K total

How Gloucester LGV compares

Gloucester LGV
60.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-0.1 pp

Gloucester LGV sits within a percentage point of the UK figure and is ranked 70 of 124 in its category: the venue itself is unlikely to move your odds either way.

Where Gloucester LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 44%
Gloucester LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#70
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2007-08 the rate at Gloucester LGV has risen from 52.9% to 64.3%, a 11.4-point gain, peaking at 64.3% in 2010-11.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.0 pp
Male58.1%
0%100%
Female58.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
9 to 13 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~26
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 Gloucester 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

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
England

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

Tests offered at Gloucester 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

Gloucester LGV is the DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Gloucester LGV is a smaller centre by volume, 5.0K tests through 2007-08-2010-11. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

Rank: #70 of 124. Pass rate: 60.1%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a lower half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. For Gloucester 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 Gloucester LGV

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Gloucester LGV. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Gloucester LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Gloucester LGV. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Bristol (Kingswood)Best nearby
32.2 mi, 24.7K tests, Rank #20
74.6%
+14.5 pp
Swindon LGV
28.8 mi, 14.5K tests, Rank #84
57.4%
-2.7 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)
44.9 mi, 22.1K tests, Rank #91
55.3%
-4.8 pp
Mainstream (Sittingbourne)
46.2 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #35
69.3%
+9.2 pp
Garretts Green LGV
46.3 mi, 4.6K tests, Rank #123
38.8%
-21.3 pp
Featherstone
53.8 mi, 33.6K tests, Rank #122
40.1%
-20.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Gloucester LGV?
The current pass rate at Gloucester LGV driving test centre is 60.1%, calculated from 3.5K tests in 2008-09 to 2010-11 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 58% (from 5.0K tests).
Is Gloucester LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Gloucester LGV is ranked #70 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 60.1% 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 Gloucester LGV compare to the UK average?
Gloucester LGV's pass rate is 0.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Gloucester LGV sits within a percentage point of the UK figure and is ranked 70 of 124 in its category: the venue itself is unlikely to move your odds either way.
How many driving tests does Gloucester LGV record?
Gloucester LGV has recorded 5.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.9K passed and 2.1K 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 Gloucester LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Gloucester LGV are Bristol (Kingswood) (74.6%), Swindon LGV (57.4%), Birmingham (Garretts Green) (55.3%) and Mainstream (Sittingbourne) (69.3%). Of these, Bristol (Kingswood), Mainstream (Sittingbourne) have higher current pass rates than Gloucester LGV's 60.1%. Swindon 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 Gloucester LGV?
Gloucester 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. 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 Gloucester LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Gloucester 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 Gloucester LGV?
The estimated wait at Gloucester 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 5.0K 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: 2010-11.