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Kirkham LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CKirkhamModerate

Kirkham LGV posts a 52.8% pass rate, with Roadtrain (Essex) the nearest alternative about 8 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
52.8%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.2K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#102
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Kirkham LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 19%, rank #102 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Lancaster Training (Heysham), about 17.6 miles away.

Lancaster Training (Heysham)Best nearby
17.6 mi away
80.6%
+27.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

52.8%passed
failed47.2%

All-time 9.7K passed, 8.8K failed, 18.5K total

How Kirkham LGV compares

Kirkham LGV
52.8%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-7.4 pp

At 7.4 points below the UK figure (ranked 102 of 124 in its category), Kirkham LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Kirkham LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 19%
Kirkham LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#102
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Kirkham LGV has climbed 3.4 points across the series, 54% in 2017-18 to 57.4% now; the weakest year on record was 43.4% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 6.3 pp
Male51.9%
0%100%
Female58.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~48
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Kirkham LGV would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

Freckleton Lane
Kirkham
PR4 2RP
England

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

Tests offered at Kirkham LGV

  • HGV/LGV

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 PR4 2RP, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Kirkham LGV report to a DVSA centre in Kirkham, Lancashire. The hgv/lgv 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. 18.5K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Kirkham LGV in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

By raw pass rate Kirkham LGV sits at 52.8%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (7.4 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #102 of 124, inside the bottom quarter of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. First-attempt data for Kirkham LGV is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 Kirkham LGV

  • Kirkham 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 Kirkham 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

Roadtrain (Essex)
7.8 mi, 5.6K tests, Rank #37
69%
+16.2 pp
Lancaster Training (Heysham)Best nearby
17.6 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #10
80.6%
+27.8 pp
Simonswood LGV
19.4 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #119
42.5%
-10.3 pp
Switch Island
20.3 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #101
53%
+0.2 pp
Apex (Peterborough)
20.9 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #66
61.5%
+8.7 pp
Liverpool LGV (System)
27.0 mi, 887 tests, Rank #92
55%
+2.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kirkham LGV?
The current pass rate at Kirkham LGV driving test centre is 52.8%, calculated from 2.2K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 52.3% (from 18.5K tests).
Is Kirkham LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Kirkham LGV is ranked #102 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 52.8% 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 Kirkham LGV compare to the UK average?
Kirkham LGV's pass rate is 7.4 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. At 7.4 points below the UK figure (ranked 102 of 124 in its category), Kirkham LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Kirkham LGV record?
Kirkham LGV has recorded 18.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.7K passed and 8.8K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Kirkham LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Kirkham LGV are Roadtrain (Essex) (69%), Lancaster Training (Heysham) (80.6%), Simonswood LGV (42.5%) and Switch Island (53%). Of these, Roadtrain (Essex), Lancaster Training (Heysham), Switch Island have higher current pass rates than Kirkham LGV's 52.8%. Simonswood LGV sits 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 Kirkham LGV?
Kirkham LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 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 Kirkham LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Kirkham 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 Kirkham LGV?
The estimated wait at Kirkham LGV is about 12 to 16 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 18.5K 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: 2024-25.