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Gosforth Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CGosforthHigh pass rate

At Gosforth, 67.8% 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 (2024-25)
67.8%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.9K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#45
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Gosforth sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 36%, rank #45 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Teesside LGV, about 37.5 miles away.

Teesside LGVBest nearby
37.5 mi away
82.5%
+14.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

67.8%passed
failed32.2%

All-time 5.7K passed, 3.1K failed, 8.8K total

How Gosforth compares

Gosforth
67.8%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+7.6 pp

Gosforth runs 7.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 45 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Gosforth ranks among 124 centres

Top 36%
Gosforth ranks higher than 64% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#45
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Gosforth has added 5.6 points since 2017-18, from 63.4% to 69%, with its strongest year at 71.5% in 2019-20.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 4.8 pp
Male64.0%
0%100%
Female68.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~23
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 Gosforth would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Sandy lane
Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 5HB
England

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

Tests offered at Gosforth

  • 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 NE3 5HB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Gosforth is one of the DVSA's hgv/lgv test sites in England, located in Gosforth, Cumberland. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Gosforth sees moderate volume: 8.8K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

Gosforth passes higher than most. At 67.8% versus a UK average of 60.2%, it ranks #45 of 124 hgv/lgv centres, the upper half of the network. First-attempt data for Gosforth 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 Gosforth

  • Gosforth passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Ask any instructor working Gosforth 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Gosforth, 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

Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling)
7.1 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #34
69.5%
+1.7 pp
Sunderland LGV
13.0 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #14
76.6%
+8.8 pp
Durham LGV
26.5 mi, 704 tests, Rank #65
61.8%
-6.0 pp
Darlington LGV
36.5 mi, 20.8K tests, Rank #69
60.5%
-7.3 pp
Teesside LGVBest nearby
37.5 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #8
82.5%
+14.7 pp
Berwick-On-Tweed
52.6 mi, 899 tests, Rank #54
65.4%
-2.4 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Gosforth?
The current pass rate at Gosforth driving test centre is 67.8%, calculated from 2.9K 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 64.4% (from 8.8K tests).
Is Gosforth an easy or hard test centre?
Gosforth is ranked #45 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 67.8% 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 Gosforth compare to the UK average?
Gosforth's pass rate is 7.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Gosforth runs 7.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 45 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Gosforth record?
Gosforth has recorded 8.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.7K passed and 3.1K 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 Gosforth?
The closest DVSA test centres to Gosforth are Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling) (69.5%), Sunderland LGV (76.6%), Durham LGV (61.8%) and Darlington LGV (60.5%). Of these, Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling), Sunderland LGV have higher current pass rates than Gosforth's 67.8%. Durham LGV, Darlington LGV 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 Gosforth?
Gosforth currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Gosforth and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Gosforth 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 Gosforth?
The estimated wait at Gosforth is about 10 to 14 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 8.8K 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.