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Kilmarnock LGV Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1KilmarnockKA1 1HZHigh pass rate

Kilmarnock LGV posts a 57.5% pass rate, with Ayr the nearest alternative about 11 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2010-11)
57.5%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
584
2009-10 to 2010-11 (2yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#70
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Kilmarnock LGV sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 4%, rank #70 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Carlisle, about 78.8 miles away.

CarlisleBest nearby
78.8 mi away
75.2%
+17.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

57.5%passed
failed42.5%

All-time 336 passed, 248 failed, 584 total

How Kilmarnock LGV compares

Kilmarnock LGV
57.5%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-15.5 pp

The gap at Kilmarnock LGV is 15.5 points below the national average (ranked 70 of 72 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.

Where Kilmarnock LGV ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 4%
Kilmarnock LGV sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#70
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.6 pp
Male60.6%
0%100%
Female39.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
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 Kilmarnock 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

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

  • Motorcycle Module 1

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

Drivers booked at Kilmarnock LGV report to a DVSA centre in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, postcode KA1 1HZ. The motorcycle module 1 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Be careful with the per-period numbers at Kilmarnock LGV. With just 584 tests over 2009-10-2010-11, one or two unlucky candidates in a slow quarter can move the rate by five points.

By raw pass rate Kilmarnock LGV sits at 57.5%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 1 average over the same window running at 73%. The gap (15.5 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #70 of 72, inside the bottom quarter of the country's motorcycle module 1 test centres. 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
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Kilmarnock LGV

  • Kilmarnock 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.
  • With 584 tests on record at Kilmarnock LGV, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Kilmarnock LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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

Ayr
11.4 mi, 6.4K tests, Rank #66
62.4%
+4.9 pp
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
19.8 mi, 16.7K tests, Rank #50
70.3%
+12.8 pp
Livingston
42.5 mi, 2.1K tests, Rank #68
61.2%
+3.7 pp
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
56.1 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #65
63%
+5.5 pp
Kirkcaldy
64.5 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #57
67.7%
+10.2 pp
CarlisleBest nearby
78.8 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #32
75.2%
+17.7 pp
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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 57.5%, calculated from 584 tests in 2009-10 to 2010-11 (2yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 57.5% (from 584 tests).
Is Kilmarnock LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Kilmarnock LGV is ranked #70 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 57.5% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Kilmarnock LGV compare to the UK average?
Kilmarnock LGV's pass rate is 15.5 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. The gap at Kilmarnock LGV is 15.5 points below the national average (ranked 70 of 72 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 Kilmarnock LGV record?
Kilmarnock LGV has recorded 584 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 336 passed and 248 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 Ayr (62.4%), Glasgow (Shieldhall) (70.3%), Livingston (61.2%) and Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (63%). Of these, Ayr, Glasgow (Shieldhall), Livingston, Edinburgh (Musselburgh) have higher current pass rates than Kilmarnock LGV's 57.5%. 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 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 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 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 584 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.