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HGV/LGV Test Centre, Scotland

Inverness LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CInvernessIV1 1ANModerate

Inverness LGV in Inverness currently passes 51.6% of tests, 8.6 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 (2017-18)
51.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
821
2015-16 to 2017-18 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#105
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Inverness LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 16%, rank #105 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is McPherson (Elgin), about 35.6 miles away.

McPherson (Elgin)Best nearby
35.6 mi away
68.6%
+17.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

51.6%passed
failed48.4%

All-time 1.5K passed, 1.4K failed, 2.8K total

How Inverness LGV compares

Inverness LGV
51.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-8.6 pp

Inverness LGV gives up 8.6 points to the national average and is ranked 105 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.

Where Inverness LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 16%
Inverness LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#105
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Inverness LGV has drifted from 52.9% to 42.2%, down 10.7 points, with the best year at 60.1% in 2016-17.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 12.7 pp
Male53.9%
0%100%
Female41.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Inverness LGV would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

Longman Industrial Estate
Seafield Road
Inverness
IV1 1SG
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Inverness LGV

  • lorry and bus
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Not 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 IV1 1SG, 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 Inverness LGV? You start in Inverness, Highland (IV1 1AN), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 2.8K tests across 2010-11-2017-18, a workable sample but on the lighter side. Single-period swings can look dramatic without actually meaning much, the multi-year aggregate is the more honest number.

How does Inverness LGV compare nationally? 51.6% pass rate, #105 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA network, 8.6 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 Inverness 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
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Inverness LGV

  • Inverness LGV runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Inverness test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Ask any instructor working Inverness 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.
  • 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

Elgin
35.1 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #58
64.8%
+13.2 pp
McPherson (Elgin)Best nearby
35.6 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #40
68.6%
+17.0 pp
Perth (Arran Road)
79.3 mi, 5.1K tests, Rank #52
65.5%
+13.9 pp
Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow)
108.1 mi, 6.7K tests, Rank #86
56.9%
+5.3 pp
MT Training (Cheltenham)
111.4 mi, 3.9K tests, Rank #47
67.1%
+15.5 pp
GTG (Glasgow)
111.3 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #64
62.6%
+11.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Inverness LGV?
The current pass rate at Inverness LGV driving test centre is 51.6%, calculated from 821 tests in 2015-16 to 2017-18 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 51.9% (from 2.8K tests).
Is Inverness LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Inverness LGV is ranked #105 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 51.6% 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 Inverness LGV compare to the UK average?
Inverness LGV's pass rate is 8.6 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Inverness LGV gives up 8.6 points to the national average and is ranked 105 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.
How many driving tests does Inverness LGV record?
Inverness LGV has recorded 2.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.5K passed and 1.4K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Inverness LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Inverness LGV are Elgin (64.8%), McPherson (Elgin) (68.6%), Perth (Arran Road) (65.5%) and Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow) (56.9%). Of these, Elgin, McPherson (Elgin), Perth (Arran Road), Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow) have higher current pass rates than Inverness LGV's 51.6%. 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 Inverness LGV?
Inverness LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 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 Inverness LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Inverness 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 Inverness LGV?
The estimated wait at Inverness LGV is about 4 to 8 weeks (low 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 2.8K 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: 2017-18.