HGV/LGV Test Centre · England

Grimsby Coldwater

The Grimsby Coldwater driving test centre is located in Grimsby Coldwater Driving Test Centre, England (DN31 2TB). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
46.6%
Total tests
7.7K
National rank
#134
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How Grimsby Coldwater compares

Grimsby Coldwater
46.6%
UK national average
48%
Difference
-1.4 pp

Grimsby Coldwater sits close to the UK average pass rate.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 44%
2018-19: 45.7%
2019-20: 43.5%
2020-21: 38.3%
2021-22: 41.7%
2022-23: 55.4%
2023-24: 61.8%
2024-25: 62.2%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
46.9%
Female pass rate
43%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Grimsby Coldwater

  • Grimsby Coldwater sits close to the UK national pass rate, so prepare expecting a normal level of difficulty — neither unusually easy nor unusually hard.
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater?

The current overall pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater driving test centre is 46.6%, based on 7.7K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Grimsby Coldwater an easy or hard test centre?

Grimsby Coldwater is ranked #134 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 46.6% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Grimsby Coldwater compare to the UK average?

Grimsby Coldwater's pass rate is 1.4 percentage points below the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Grimsby Coldwater?

Grimsby Coldwater has recorded 7.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.6K passed and 4.1K failed.

Where can I see Grimsby Coldwater on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.