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Leicester LGV Driving Test Centre

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Leicester LGV in Leicester, England has a current pass rate of 40.9%, 19.3 points below the UK average of 60.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2013-14)
40.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.0K
2013-14
National rank
#120
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

40.9%passed
failed59.1%

All-time 1.3K passed, 1.8K failed, 3.1K total

How Leicester LGV compares

Leicester LGV
40.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-19.3 pp

Leicester LGV has a markedly lower pass rate than the UK average. This is typical of busy urban centres with complex routes, be prepared for multi-lane roundabouts, traffic and tight manoeuvring.

Where Leicester LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 4%
Leicester LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#120
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.3 pp
Male41.5%
0%100%
Female43.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
15 to 19 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~22
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Leicester LGV would typically wait around 15 to 19 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
England

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

Tests offered at Leicester 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

Leicester LGV: a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Leicester, City of Leicester. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. 3.1K tests across 2011-12-2013-14, 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.

The bottom quarter of the UK by pass rate: Leicester LGV ranks #120 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 40.9%, 19.3 points below the national figure of 60.2%. For Leicester LGV the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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
leicester-lgv-heavy

What learners should know about Leicester LGV

  • Leicester 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Leicester LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Leicester (Wigston)
161.9K tests, Rank #282
43.9%
Leicester (Cannock Street)
101.0K tests, Rank #317
37.7%
Leicester (Wigston)
14.8K tests, Rank #28
75.9%
Leicester (Wigston)
14.9K tests, Rank #23
80.5%
Leicester (Cannock Street)
12.6K tests, Rank #124
37.9%
Data Academy
4.1K tests, Rank #74
59%
See all centres in Leicester→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Leicester LGV?
The current pass rate at Leicester LGV driving test centre is 40.9%, calculated from 1.0K tests in 2013-14. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 41.6% (from 3.1K tests).
Is Leicester LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Leicester LGV is ranked #120 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 40.9% 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 Leicester LGV compare to the UK average?
Leicester LGV's pass rate is 19.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Leicester LGV has a markedly lower pass rate than the UK average. This is typical of busy urban centres with complex routes, be prepared for multi-lane roundabouts, traffic and tight manoeuvring.
How many driving tests does Leicester LGV record?
Leicester LGV has recorded 3.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.3K passed and 1.8K 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 Leicester LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Leicester LGV are Leicester (Wigston) (43.9%), Leicester (Cannock Street) (37.7%), Leicester (Wigston) (75.9%) and Leicester (Wigston) (80.5%). Of these, Leicester (Wigston), Leicester (Wigston), Leicester (Wigston) have higher current pass rates than Leicester LGV's 40.9%. Leicester (Cannock Street) 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 Leicester LGV?
Leicester LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 15 to 19 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 Leicester LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Leicester 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 Leicester LGV?
The estimated wait at Leicester LGV is about 15 to 19 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 3.1K 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: 2013-14.