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LGV Trainers (Northampton) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CTrainers BraeEH39 4NRHigh pass rate

LGV Trainers (Northampton) in Trainers Brae currently passes 71.4% of tests, 11.2 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.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
71.4%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#27
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

LGV Trainers (Northampton) sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 22%, rank #27 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

LivingstonNearest alternative
31.7 mi away
70.1%
-1.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

71.4%passed
failed28.6%

All-time 2.3K passed, 1.2K failed, 3.5K total

How LGV Trainers (Northampton) compares

LGV Trainers (Northampton)
71.4%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+11.2 pp

LGV Trainers (Northampton) clears the UK average by 11.2 points and sits ranked 27 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where LGV Trainers (Northampton) ranks among 124 centres

Top 22%
LGV Trainers (Northampton) ranks higher than 78% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#27
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

LGV Trainers (Northampton) has climbed 13.3 points across the series, 61.9% in 2017-18 to 75.2% now; the weakest year on record was 61.9% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.0 pp
Male65.3%
0%100%
Female70.3%
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 LGV Trainers (Northampton) 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

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 LGV Trainers (Northampton)

  • 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

LGV Trainers (Northampton) is in Trainers Brae, East Lothian (EH39 4NR) and runs DVSA hgv/lgv tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. LGV Trainers (Northampton) is a smaller centre by volume, 3.5K tests through 2017-18-2024-25. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, LGV Trainers (Northampton) ranks 27, which lands it in the top quarter nationally. The 71.4% pass rate is 11.2 points clear of the UK figure of 60.2%. First-attempt data for LGV Trainers (Northampton) 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
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about LGV Trainers (Northampton)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. LGV Trainers (Northampton)'s rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working LGV Trainers (Northampton) 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at LGV Trainers (Northampton). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Galashiels L & LGV
30.5 mi, 68 tests, Rank #46
67.6%
-3.8 pp
System Training (Widnes)
18.2 mi, 520 tests, Rank #42
68.1%
-3.3 pp
Berwick-On-Tweed
34.2 mi, 899 tests, Rank #54
65.4%
-6.0 pp
LivingstonBest nearby
31.7 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #32
70.1%
-1.3 pp
Perth (Arran Road)
37.6 mi, 5.1K tests, Rank #52
65.5%
-5.9 pp
L&T (Fitzwilliam)
40.1 mi, 9.1K tests, Rank #55
65.4%
-6.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at LGV Trainers (Northampton)?
The current pass rate at LGV Trainers (Northampton) driving test centre is 71.4%, calculated from 1.1K 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 65.2% (from 3.5K tests).
Is LGV Trainers (Northampton) an easy or hard test centre?
LGV Trainers (Northampton) is ranked #27 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 71.4% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does LGV Trainers (Northampton) compare to the UK average?
LGV Trainers (Northampton)'s pass rate is 11.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. LGV Trainers (Northampton) clears the UK average by 11.2 points and sits ranked 27 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 LGV Trainers (Northampton) record?
LGV Trainers (Northampton) has recorded 3.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.3K passed and 1.2K 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 LGV Trainers (Northampton)?
The closest DVSA test centres to LGV Trainers (Northampton) are Galashiels L & LGV (67.6%), System Training (Widnes) (68.1%), Berwick-On-Tweed (65.4%) and Livingston (70.1%). LGV Trainers (Northampton)'s 71.4% is the highest current pass rate among them. Galashiels L & LGV, System Training (Widnes), Berwick-On-Tweed, Livingston 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 LGV Trainers (Northampton)?
LGV Trainers (Northampton) 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. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at LGV Trainers (Northampton) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose LGV Trainers (Northampton) 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 LGV Trainers (Northampton)?
The estimated wait at LGV Trainers (Northampton) 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 3.5K 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.