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McPherson (Elgin) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CMcPhersonIV30 1UUHigh pass rate

McPherson (Elgin) in McPherson records a 68.6% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
68.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.5K
2012-13 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#40
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

McPherson (Elgin) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 32%, rank #40 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Orkney, about 83.3 miles away.

OrkneyBest nearby
83.3 mi away
76.5%
+7.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

68.6%passed
failed31.4%

All-time 1.0K passed, 471 failed, 1.5K total

How McPherson (Elgin) compares

McPherson (Elgin)
68.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+8.4 pp

McPherson (Elgin) runs 8.4 points ahead of the national average, ranked 40 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where McPherson (Elgin) ranks among 124 centres

Top 32%
McPherson (Elgin) ranks higher than 68% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#40
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: McPherson (Elgin) has added 15.7 points since 2016-17, from 65.3% to 81%, with its strongest year at 81% in 2023-24.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 9.4 pp
Male70.4%
0%100%
Female79.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
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 McPherson (Elgin) 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

McPherson (Elgin)
McPherson
Moray
IV30 1UU
Scotland

Tests offered at McPherson (Elgin)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode IV30 1UU.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode IV30 1UU, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

McPherson (Elgin) is in McPherson, Moray (IV30 1UU) 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. Volume here sits at 1.5K over 2016-17-2023-24. That's the territory where a noisy quarter can shift the rate by two or three percentage points, so read the trend chart in context rather than reacting to any single bar.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, McPherson (Elgin) ranks 40, which lands it in the upper half nationally. The 68.6% pass rate is 8.4 points clear of the UK figure of 60.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for McPherson (Elgin) in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 McPherson (Elgin)

  • Above-average pass rate at McPherson (Elgin) doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • Ask any instructor working McPherson (Elgin) 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 McPherson (Elgin). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Elgin
0.6 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #58
64.8%
-3.8 pp
Inverness LGV
35.6 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #105
51.6%
-17.0 pp
OrkneyBest nearby
83.3 mi, 439 tests, Rank #16
76.5%
+7.9 pp
Perth (Arran Road)
85.2 mi, 5.1K tests, Rank #52
65.5%
-3.1 pp
Aberdeen North
54.4 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #18
75.5%
+6.9 pp
Aberdeen LGV
56.6 mi, 2.0K tests, Rank #100
53.3%
-15.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at McPherson (Elgin)?
The current pass rate at McPherson (Elgin) driving test centre is 68.6%, calculated from 1.5K tests in 2012-13 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 68.6% (from 1.5K tests).
Is McPherson (Elgin) an easy or hard test centre?
McPherson (Elgin) is ranked #40 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 68.6% 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 McPherson (Elgin) compare to the UK average?
McPherson (Elgin)'s pass rate is 8.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. McPherson (Elgin) runs 8.4 points ahead of the national average, ranked 40 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 McPherson (Elgin) record?
McPherson (Elgin) has recorded 1.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.0K passed and 471 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 McPherson (Elgin)?
The closest DVSA test centres to McPherson (Elgin) are Elgin (64.8%), Inverness LGV (51.6%), Orkney (76.5%) and Perth (Arran Road) (65.5%). Of these, Orkney has a higher current pass rate than McPherson (Elgin)'s 68.6%. Elgin, Inverness LGV, Perth (Arran Road) 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 McPherson (Elgin)?
McPherson (Elgin) 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 McPherson (Elgin) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose McPherson (Elgin) 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 McPherson (Elgin)?
The estimated wait at McPherson (Elgin) 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 1.5K 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: 2023-24.