Machrihanish LGV
The Machrihanish LGV driving test centre is located in Machrihanish, Scotland (PA28 6PX). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.
How Machrihanish LGV compares
Machrihanish LGV performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Machrihanish LGV
- Pass rates at Machrihanish LGV run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
- The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
- This is a lower-volume centre (78 tests on record) — pass rates can fluctuate more year to year than at busy urban centres because of smaller sample sizes.
- Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Machrihanish LGV?
The current overall pass rate at Machrihanish LGV driving test centre is 93.6%, based on 78 tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Machrihanish LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Machrihanish LGV is ranked #1 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 93.6% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Machrihanish LGV compare to the UK average?
Machrihanish LGV's pass rate is 45.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Machrihanish LGV?
Machrihanish LGV has recorded 78 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 73 passed and 5 failed.
Where can I see Machrihanish LGV on a map?
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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.