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Liverpool LGV (System) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CLiverpoolHigh pass rate

Liverpool LGV (System) posts a 55% pass rate, with Switch Island the nearest alternative about 7 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2020-21)
55%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
704
2018-19 to 2020-21 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#92
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Liverpool LGV (System) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 27%, rank #92 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Wrexham LGV, about 24.2 miles away.

Wrexham LGVBest nearby
24.2 mi away
69.7%
+14.7 pp
All centres in Liverpool→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

55%passed
failed45%

All-time 487 passed, 400 failed, 887 total

How Liverpool LGV (System) compares

Liverpool LGV (System)
55%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-5.2 pp

Liverpool LGV (System) gives up 5.2 points to the national average and is ranked 92 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.

Where Liverpool LGV (System) ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 27%
Liverpool LGV (System) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#92
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Liverpool LGV (System) has climbed 9.2 points across the series, 54.6% in 2017-18 to 63.8% now; the weakest year on record was 50% in 2018-19.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 10.8 pp
Male53.5%
0%100%
Female64.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
16 to 20 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking requires patience: on this estimate, learners booking at Liverpool LGV (System) would typically wait around 16 to 20 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 Liverpool LGV (System)

  • 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

Liverpool LGV (System): a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Liverpool, Liverpool City Region. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Small sample warning: 887 tests across 2017-18-2020-21. The headline rate on this page is the multi-year aggregate, which is the only version of the number worth trusting at this volume.

The lower half of the UK by pass rate: Liverpool LGV (System) ranks #92 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 55%, 5.2 points below the national figure of 60.2%. For Liverpool LGV (System) 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

What learners should know about Liverpool LGV (System)

  • A lower pass rate at Liverpool LGV (System) usually means specific local junctions or road types that catch out candidates trained elsewhere. Book local-area familiarisation lessons with an instructor who works this centre, not one who covers a different patch.
  • Liverpool LGV (System) is a low-volume centre (887 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Liverpool will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • 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

Switch Island
7.0 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #101
53%
-2.0 pp
Simonswood LGV
7.9 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #119
42.5%
-12.5 pp
Wrexham LGVBest nearby
24.2 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #33
69.7%
+14.7 pp
Roadtrain (Essex)
22.6 mi, 5.6K tests, Rank #37
69%
+14.0 pp
Apex (Peterborough)
17.1 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #66
61.5%
+6.5 pp
Kirkham LGV
27.0 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #102
52.8%
-2.2 pp
See all centres in Liverpool→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Liverpool LGV (System)?
The current pass rate at Liverpool LGV (System) driving test centre is 55%, calculated from 704 tests in 2018-19 to 2020-21 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 54.9% (from 887 tests).
Is Liverpool LGV (System) an easy or hard test centre?
Liverpool LGV (System) is ranked #92 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 55% 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 Liverpool LGV (System) compare to the UK average?
Liverpool LGV (System)'s pass rate is 5.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Liverpool LGV (System) gives up 5.2 points to the national average and is ranked 92 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.
How many driving tests does Liverpool LGV (System) record?
Liverpool LGV (System) has recorded 887 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 487 passed and 400 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Liverpool LGV (System)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Liverpool LGV (System) are Switch Island (53%), Simonswood LGV (42.5%), Wrexham LGV (69.7%) and Roadtrain (Essex) (69%). Of these, Wrexham LGV, Roadtrain (Essex) have higher current pass rates than Liverpool LGV (System)'s 55%. Switch Island, Simonswood 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 Liverpool LGV (System)?
Liverpool LGV (System) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 16 to 20 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 Liverpool LGV (System) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Liverpool LGV (System) 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 Liverpool LGV (System)?
The estimated wait at Liverpool LGV (System) is about 16 to 20 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 887 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: 2020-21.