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Gosforth LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CGosforthModerate

Gosforth LGV in Gosforth, England has a current pass rate of 48%, 12.2 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 (2013-14)
48%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.2K
2011-12 to 2013-14 (3yr avg)
National rank
#116
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated June 2026

Pass vs fail at a glance

48%passed
failed52%

All-time 3.1K passed, 3.6K failed, 6.7K total

How Gosforth LGV compares

Gosforth LGV
48%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-12.2 pp

Gosforth LGV has a markedly lower pass rate than the UK average. This is typical of busy urban centres with complex routes, be prepared for multi-lane roundabouts, traffic and tight manoeuvring.

Where Gosforth LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 7%
Gosforth LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#116
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.6 pp
Male46.4%
0%100%
Female47.0%
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
~20
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 LGV 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

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

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 Gosforth 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

Gosforth LGV 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. Sample size: 6.7K tests over 2007-08-2013-14. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

Gosforth LGV is not where the easier hgv/lgv tests happen. The 48% pass rate sits 12.2 points below the UK average of 60.2%, putting the centre #116 of 124 nationally. First-attempt data for Gosforth LGV 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
DVSA centre ID
gosforth-lgv-heavy

What learners should know about Gosforth LGV

  • A lower pass rate at Gosforth LGV usually means specific local junctions or road types that catch out candidates trained elsewhere. Book local-area familiarisation lessons with an instructor who works this centre, not one who covers a different patch.
  • Ask any instructor working Gosforth LGV 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 LGV, 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

Gosforth
62.6K tests, Rank #229
47.5%
Workington
1.1K tests, Rank #26
79.6%
Workington
48.8K tests, Rank #210
48.3%
Barrow In Furness
32.6K tests, Rank #42
61.9%
Barrow In Furness
701 tests, Rank #35
79%
Lancaster Training (Heysham)
3.4K tests, Rank #10
80.6%
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Gosforth LGV?
The current pass rate at Gosforth LGV driving test centre is 48%, calculated from 2.2K tests in 2011-12 to 2013-14 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 46.4% (from 6.7K tests).
Is Gosforth LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Gosforth LGV is ranked #116 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 48% 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 Gosforth LGV compare to the UK average?
Gosforth LGV's pass rate is 12.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Gosforth LGV has a markedly lower pass rate than the UK average. This is typical of busy urban centres with complex routes, be prepared for multi-lane roundabouts, traffic and tight manoeuvring.
How many driving tests does Gosforth LGV record?
Gosforth LGV has recorded 6.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.1K passed and 3.6K 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 Gosforth LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Gosforth LGV are Gosforth (47.5%), Workington (79.6%), Workington (48.3%) and Barrow In Furness (61.9%). Of these, Workington, Workington, Barrow In Furness have higher current pass rates than Gosforth LGV's 48%. Gosforth sits 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 LGV?
Gosforth LGV 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. 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 Gosforth LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Gosforth 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 Gosforth LGV?
The estimated wait at Gosforth LGV 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 6.7K 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: 2013-14.