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HGV/LGV Test Centre, Scotland

Kilmarnock LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CKilmarnockKA1 1HZHigh pass rate

Kilmarnock LGV in Kilmarnock currently passes 75.9% of tests, 15.7 points above 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.

Pass rate (2022-23)
75.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2022-23
National rank
#17
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Kilmarnock LGV sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 14%, rank #17 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Dreghorn LGVNearest alternative
4.7 mi away
75.1%
-0.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

75.9%passed
failed24.1%

All-time 5.5K passed, 2.7K failed, 8.2K total

How Kilmarnock LGV compares

Kilmarnock LGV
75.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+15.7 pp

Kilmarnock LGV clears the UK average by 15.7 points and sits ranked 17 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where Kilmarnock LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 14%
Kilmarnock LGV ranks higher than 86% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#17
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Kilmarnock LGV has added 12.5 points since 2015-16, from 63.4% to 75.9%, with its strongest year at 75.9% in 2022-23.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 4.9 pp
Male67.4%
0%100%
Female62.5%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 to 10 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~21
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Kilmarnock LGV would typically wait around 6 to 10 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

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Kilmarnock LGV

  • HGV/LGV

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 DG1 3PQ, 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 Kilmarnock LGV? You start in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire (KA1 1HZ), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 8.2K tests across 2015-16-2022-23. 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 Kilmarnock LGV compare nationally? 75.9% pass rate, #17 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA network, 15.7 points clear of the UK average of 60.2%. The top quarter of the country, in other words. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock LGV

  • Above-average pass rate at Kilmarnock LGV doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Kilmarnock 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.
On the marking sheet

Whether you pass at Kilmarnock LGV is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and mirrors, change direction is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

Take mirrors, change direction. Routine MSM (Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre) drilled in lessons not surviving under test-day stress; signal flashed before mirror checked. Most of the argument about what is a minor and what is a serious comes down to cases like that one, so it is worth knowing which side of the line yours falls on before an examiner decides it for you.

Is that a fault?Show me, tell me questionsTest day readiness check

Verbalise MSM out loud on every lane change for two full lessons. Slow down the sequence so each step is deliberate, then speed it back up while keeping the order. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Dreghorn LGVBest nearby
4.7 mi, 775 tests, Rank #19
75.1%
-0.8 pp
GTG (Glasgow)
19.4 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #64
62.6%
-13.3 pp
Ritchies (Glasgow)
18.7 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #24
72.9%
-3.0 pp
Glasgow LGV
19.8 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #51
65.8%
-10.1 pp
MT Training (Cheltenham)
21.4 mi, 3.9K tests, Rank #47
67.1%
-8.8 pp
Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow)
24.5 mi, 6.7K tests, Rank #86
56.9%
-19.0 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Kilmarnock LGV until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise vehicle loadingRoad signs

Loads, roof racks, towing and keeping the vehicle stable and legal. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kilmarnock LGV?
The current pass rate at Kilmarnock LGV driving test centre is 75.9%, calculated from 1.1K tests in 2022-23. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 67% (from 8.2K tests).
Is Kilmarnock LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Kilmarnock LGV is ranked #17 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 75.9% 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 Kilmarnock LGV compare to the UK average?
Kilmarnock LGV's pass rate is 15.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Kilmarnock LGV clears the UK average by 15.7 points and sits ranked 17 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.
How many driving tests does Kilmarnock LGV record?
Kilmarnock LGV has recorded 8.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.5K passed and 2.7K 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 Kilmarnock LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Kilmarnock LGV are Dreghorn LGV (75.1%), GTG (Glasgow) (62.6%), Ritchies (Glasgow) (72.9%) and Glasgow LGV (65.8%). Kilmarnock LGV's 75.9% is the highest current pass rate among them. Dreghorn LGV, GTG (Glasgow), Ritchies (Glasgow), Glasgow 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 Kilmarnock LGV?
Kilmarnock LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 6 to 10 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 Kilmarnock LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock LGV?
The estimated wait at Kilmarnock LGV is about 6 to 10 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 8.2K 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.

DVSA data period: 2022-23.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources