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Go Direct (Staffordshire) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CCockersdaleLS12 5XXTougher than average

Go Direct (Staffordshire) in Cockersdale, England has a current pass rate of 40.8%, 19.4 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 (2018-19)
40.8%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
147
2016-17 to 2018-19 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#121
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Go Direct (Staffordshire) sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 3%, rank #121 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Tockwith Training (York), about 21.8 miles away.

Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
21.8 mi away
85.5%
+44.7 pp
All centres in Cockersdale→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

40.8%passed
failed59.2%

All-time 60 passed, 87 failed, 147 total

How Go Direct (Staffordshire) compares

Go Direct (Staffordshire)
40.8%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-19.4 pp

A 19.4-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Go Direct (Staffordshire) ranked 121 of 124 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.

Where Go Direct (Staffordshire) ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 3%
Go Direct (Staffordshire) sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#121
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate
MaleNo data
0%100%
FemaleNo data
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 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 Go Direct (Staffordshire) would typically wait around 8 to 12 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

Go Direct (Staffordshire)
Cockersdale
West Yorkshire
LS12 5XX
England

Tests offered at Go Direct (Staffordshire)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode LS12 5XX.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode LS12 5XX, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at LS12 5XX, that's Go Direct (Staffordshire) in Cockersdale, West Yorkshire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Only 147 tests sit on the record at Go Direct (Staffordshire) for 2016-17-2018-19. That puts the centre in the tail of the volume distribution; treat any single-period rate as indicative, not definitive.

Rank: #121 of 124. Pass rate: 40.8%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Go Direct (Staffordshire) is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 Go Direct (Staffordshire)

  • Go Direct (Staffordshire) is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • With 147 tests on record at Go Direct (Staffordshire), the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Ask any instructor working Go Direct (Staffordshire) about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Go Direct (Staffordshire). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

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12.5 mi, 12.0K tests, Rank #113
49.8%
+9.0 pp
Steeton
16.2 mi, 15.5K tests, Rank #30
70.3%
+29.5 pp
Sheffield LGV
28.2 mi, 8.1K tests, Rank #118
42.6%
+1.8 pp
Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
21.8 mi, 110 tests, Rank #3
85.5%
+44.7 pp
Sheffield (Handsworth)
30.1 mi, 16.6K tests, Rank #76
58.9%
+18.1 pp
A1 (Salisbury)
25.8 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #62
63.3%
+22.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Go Direct (Staffordshire)?
The current pass rate at Go Direct (Staffordshire) driving test centre is 40.8%, calculated from 147 tests in 2016-17 to 2018-19 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 40.8% (from 147 tests).
Is Go Direct (Staffordshire) an easy or hard test centre?
Go Direct (Staffordshire) is ranked #121 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 40.8% 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 Go Direct (Staffordshire) compare to the UK average?
Go Direct (Staffordshire)'s pass rate is 19.4 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. A 19.4-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Go Direct (Staffordshire) ranked 121 of 124 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.
How many driving tests does Go Direct (Staffordshire) record?
Go Direct (Staffordshire) has recorded 147 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 60 passed and 87 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 Go Direct (Staffordshire)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Go Direct (Staffordshire) are Featherstone LGV (49.8%), Steeton (70.3%), Sheffield LGV (42.6%) and Tockwith Training (York) (85.5%). Of these, Featherstone LGV, Steeton, Sheffield LGV, Tockwith Training (York) have higher current pass rates than Go Direct (Staffordshire)'s 40.8%. 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 Go Direct (Staffordshire)?
Go Direct (Staffordshire) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 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 Go Direct (Staffordshire) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Go Direct (Staffordshire) 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 Go Direct (Staffordshire)?
The estimated wait at Go Direct (Staffordshire) is about 8 to 12 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 147 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: 2018-19.