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Grimsby Coldwater Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CGreat CoatesDN31 2TBHigh pass rate

Grimsby Coldwater in Great Coates currently passes 59% of tests, 1.2 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
59%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.4K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#75
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Grimsby Coldwater sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 40%, rank #75 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Tockwith Training (York), about 51.9 miles away.

Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
51.9 mi away
85.5%
+26.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

59%passed
failed41%

All-time 3.6K passed, 4.1K failed, 7.7K total

How Grimsby Coldwater compares

Grimsby Coldwater
59%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-1.2 pp

Grimsby Coldwater sits 1.2 points below the UK average, ranked 75 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Grimsby Coldwater ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 40%
Grimsby Coldwater sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#75
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Grimsby Coldwater has added 18.2 points since 2017-18, from 44% to 62.2%, with its strongest year at 62.2% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.9 pp
Male46.9%
0%100%
Female43.0%
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 Grimsby Coldwater 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

Estate Road 1
South Humberside Trading Estate
Pyewipe
Grimsby
DN31 2TB
England

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

Tests offered at Grimsby Coldwater

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 DN31 2TB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Grimsby Coldwater is in Great Coates, Greater Lincolnshire (DN31 2TB) and runs DVSA hgv/lgv tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 7.7K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, Grimsby Coldwater ranks 75, which lands it in the lower half nationally. The 59% pass rate is 1.2 points below the UK figure of 60.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Grimsby Coldwater in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 Grimsby Coldwater

  • Grimsby Coldwater doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Grimsby Coldwater 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 Grimsby Coldwater. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Grimsby LGV
1.7 mi, 5.5K tests, Rank #115
48%
-11.0 pp
Beverley LGV
22.3 mi, 17.1K tests, Rank #53
65.5%
+6.5 pp
Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane)
42.2 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #59
64.8%
+5.8 pp
Peterborough LGV
69.9 mi, 19.6K tests, Rank #81
57.9%
-1.1 pp
A1 (Salisbury)
43.9 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #62
63.3%
+4.3 pp
Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
51.9 mi, 110 tests, Rank #3
85.5%
+26.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater?
The current pass rate at Grimsby Coldwater driving test centre is 59%, calculated from 1.4K 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 46.6% (from 7.7K tests).
Is Grimsby Coldwater an easy or hard test centre?
Grimsby Coldwater is ranked #75 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 59% 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 Grimsby Coldwater compare to the UK average?
Grimsby Coldwater's pass rate is 1.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Grimsby Coldwater sits 1.2 points below the UK average, ranked 75 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Grimsby Coldwater record?
Grimsby Coldwater has recorded 7.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.6K passed and 4.1K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Grimsby Coldwater?
The closest DVSA test centres to Grimsby Coldwater are Grimsby LGV (48%), Beverley LGV (65.5%), Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane) (64.8%) and Peterborough LGV (57.9%). Of these, Beverley LGV, Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane) have higher current pass rates than Grimsby Coldwater's 59%. Grimsby LGV, Peterborough 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 Grimsby Coldwater?
Grimsby Coldwater 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. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Grimsby Coldwater and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Grimsby Coldwater 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 Grimsby Coldwater?
The estimated wait at Grimsby Coldwater 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 7.7K 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: 2024-25.