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Grimsby LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CGrimsbyDN31 1QGModerate

Grimsby LGV in Grimsby, 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
2.4K
2011-12 to 2013-14 (3yr avg)
National rank
#115
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Grimsby LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 8%, rank #115 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Tockwith Training (York), about 53.6 miles away.

Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
53.6 mi away
85.5%
+37.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

48%passed
failed52%

All-time 2.6K passed, 2.8K failed, 5.5K total

How Grimsby LGV compares

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

The gap at Grimsby LGV is 12.2 points below the national average (ranked 115 of 124 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.

Where Grimsby LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 8%
Grimsby LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#115
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Grimsby LGV ends the series about where it started, yet the spread between 2010-11 (52.6%) and 2013-14 (44.4%) runs to 8.2 points; read a single year here with caution.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.6 pp
Male48.0%
0%100%
Female49.6%
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
~16
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 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

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 LGV

  • 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 LGV is in Grimsby, Greater Lincolnshire (DN31 1QG) 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. 5.5K tests through 2007-08-2013-14 puts Grimsby LGV in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, Grimsby LGV ranks 115, which lands it in the bottom quarter nationally. The 48% pass rate is 12.2 points below the UK figure of 60.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Grimsby LGV 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 LGV

  • Grimsby LGV 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Grimsby LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Grimsby LGV. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Grimsby Coldwater
1.7 mi, 7.7K tests, Rank #75
59%
+11.0 pp
Beverley LGV
23.9 mi, 17.1K tests, Rank #53
65.5%
+17.5 pp
Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane)
41.1 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #59
64.8%
+16.8 pp
Peterborough LGV
69.1 mi, 19.6K tests, Rank #81
57.9%
+9.9 pp
A1 (Salisbury)
45.3 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #62
63.3%
+15.3 pp
Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
53.6 mi, 110 tests, Rank #3
85.5%
+37.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Grimsby LGV?
The current pass rate at Grimsby LGV driving test centre is 48%, calculated from 2.4K 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 48.1% (from 5.5K tests).
Is Grimsby LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Grimsby LGV is ranked #115 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 Grimsby LGV compare to the UK average?
Grimsby LGV's pass rate is 12.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. The gap at Grimsby LGV is 12.2 points below the national average (ranked 115 of 124 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.
How many driving tests does Grimsby LGV record?
Grimsby LGV has recorded 5.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.6K passed and 2.8K 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 LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Grimsby LGV are Grimsby Coldwater (59%), Beverley LGV (65.5%), Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane) (64.8%) and Peterborough LGV (57.9%). Of these, Grimsby Coldwater, Beverley LGV, Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane), Peterborough LGV have higher current pass rates than Grimsby LGV's 48%. 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 LGV?
Grimsby 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. 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 LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Grimsby 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 Grimsby LGV?
The estimated wait at Grimsby 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 5.5K 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.