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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Mainstream (Sittingbourne) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CVauxhallB7 4SNHigh pass rate

At Mainstream (Sittingbourne), 69.3% of candidates pass, one of the 124 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
69.3%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.6K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#35
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Mainstream (Sittingbourne) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 28%, rank #35 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is DRIVER TRAINING (WALES), about 26.4 miles away.

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
26.4 mi away
83.5%
+14.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

69.3%passed
failed30.7%

All-time 2.6K passed, 1.4K failed, 4.0K total

How Mainstream (Sittingbourne) compares

Mainstream (Sittingbourne)
69.3%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+9.1 pp

Mainstream (Sittingbourne) runs 9.1 points ahead of the national average, ranked 35 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Mainstream (Sittingbourne) ranks among 124 centres

Top 28%
Mainstream (Sittingbourne) ranks higher than 72% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#35
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Mainstream (Sittingbourne) has climbed 21.2 points across the series, 56% in 2017-18 to 77.2% now; the weakest year on record was 52.4% in 2020-21.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.5 pp
Male65.5%
0%100%
Female69.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
11 to 15 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Mainstream (Sittingbourne) would typically wait around 11 to 15 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

Mainstream (Sittingbourne)
Vauxhall
West Midlands
B7 4SN
England

Tests offered at Mainstream (Sittingbourne)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode B7 4SN.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode B7 4SN, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your hgv/lgv test if you book Mainstream (Sittingbourne)? You start in Vauxhall, West Midlands (B7 4SN), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the centre handled 4.0K tests, a modest sample. The aggregated multi-year figure on this page is the most reliable read; quarterly swings deserve more skepticism here than at a high-volume centre.

How does Mainstream (Sittingbourne) compare nationally? 69.3% pass rate, #35 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA network, 9.1 points clear of the UK average of 60.2%. The upper half of the country, in other words. First-attempt data for Mainstream (Sittingbourne) 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 Mainstream (Sittingbourne)

  • Mainstream (Sittingbourne) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Vauxhall 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

Birmingham (Garretts Green)
1.7 mi, 22.1K tests, Rank #91
55.3%
-14.0 pp
Garretts Green LGV
3.9 mi, 4.6K tests, Rank #123
38.8%
-30.5 pp
George Lovatt
6.8 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #49
66.9%
-2.4 pp
Featherstone
14.6 mi, 33.6K tests, Rank #122
40.1%
-29.2 pp
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
26.4 mi, 2.0K tests, Rank #5
83.5%
+14.2 pp
Stone LGV
30.8 mi, 2.6K tests, Rank #109
50.7%
-18.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Mainstream (Sittingbourne)?
The current pass rate at Mainstream (Sittingbourne) driving test centre is 69.3%, calculated from 2.6K 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 65.1% (from 4.0K tests).
Is Mainstream (Sittingbourne) an easy or hard test centre?
Mainstream (Sittingbourne) is ranked #35 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 69.3% 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 Mainstream (Sittingbourne) compare to the UK average?
Mainstream (Sittingbourne)'s pass rate is 9.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Mainstream (Sittingbourne) runs 9.1 points ahead of the national average, ranked 35 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Mainstream (Sittingbourne) record?
Mainstream (Sittingbourne) has recorded 4.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.6K passed and 1.4K 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 Mainstream (Sittingbourne)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Mainstream (Sittingbourne) are Birmingham (Garretts Green) (55.3%), Garretts Green LGV (38.8%), George Lovatt (66.9%) and Featherstone (40.1%). Mainstream (Sittingbourne)'s 69.3% is the highest current pass rate among them. Birmingham (Garretts Green), Garretts Green LGV, George Lovatt, Featherstone 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 Mainstream (Sittingbourne)?
Mainstream (Sittingbourne) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 11 to 15 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 Mainstream (Sittingbourne) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Mainstream (Sittingbourne) 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 Mainstream (Sittingbourne)?
The estimated wait at Mainstream (Sittingbourne) is about 11 to 15 weeks (moderate 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 4.0K 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.