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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Guildford L & LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CGuildfordModerate

At Guildford L & LGV, 54.7% 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 (2010-11)
54.7%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2010-11
National rank
#95
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

54.7%passed
failed45.3%

All-time 2.7K passed, 3.0K failed, 5.7K total

How Guildford L & LGV compares

Guildford L & LGV
54.7%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-5.5 pp

Guildford L & LGV has a slightly tougher pass rate than the UK average. Routes here may be more demanding than rural centres.

Where Guildford L & LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 24%
Guildford L & LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#95
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.3 pp
Male47.5%
0%100%
Female52.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
14 to 18 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~30
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Guildford L & LGV would typically wait around 14 to 18 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Guildford L & LGV
Guildford
Surrey
England

Tests offered at Guildford L & LGV

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your hgv/lgv test if you book Guildford L & LGV? You start in Guildford, Surrey, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 5.7K tests across 2007-08-2010-11. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

How does Guildford L & LGV compare nationally? 54.7% pass rate, #95 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA network, 5.5 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The bottom quarter of the country, in other words. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Guildford L & 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
DVSA centre ID
guildford-l-lgv-heavy

What learners should know about Guildford L & LGV

  • Guildford L & 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.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Guildford will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Guildford
100.2K tests, Rank #137
51.8%
Guildford
27.7K tests, Rank #63
63%
Chertsey (London)
82.8K tests, Rank #168
50.3%
Farnborough
141.8K tests, Rank #68
58.3%
Farnborough
26.3K tests, Rank #9
79.8%
Farnborough
23.5K tests, Rank #65
75%
See all centres in Guildford→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Guildford L & LGV?
The current pass rate at Guildford L & LGV driving test centre is 54.7%, calculated from 1.2K tests in 2010-11. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 48% (from 5.7K tests).
Is Guildford L & LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Guildford L & LGV is ranked #95 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 54.7% 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 Guildford L & LGV compare to the UK average?
Guildford L & LGV's pass rate is 5.5 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Guildford L & LGV has a slightly tougher pass rate than the UK average. Routes here may be more demanding than rural centres.
How many driving tests does Guildford L & LGV record?
Guildford L & LGV has recorded 5.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.7K passed and 3.0K 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 Guildford L & LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Guildford L & LGV are Guildford (51.8%), Guildford (63%), Chertsey (London) (50.3%) and Farnborough (58.3%). Of these, Guildford, Farnborough have higher current pass rates than Guildford L & LGV's 54.7%. Guildford, Chertsey (London) 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 Guildford L & LGV?
Guildford L & LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 14 to 18 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 Guildford L & LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Guildford L & 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 Guildford L & LGV?
The estimated wait at Guildford L & LGV is about 14 to 18 weeks (high 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 5.7K 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: 2010-11.