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HGV/LGV Test Centre, Wales

Neath LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CNeathHigh pass rate

Neath LGV in Neath records a 58.7% 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 (2011-12)
58.7%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
487
2011-12 to 2011-12 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#77
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Neath LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 39%, rank #77 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Cross Hands (Llanelli), about 15.1 miles away.

Cross Hands (Llanelli)Best nearby
15.1 mi away
85%
+26.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

58.7%passed
failed41.3%

All-time 286 passed, 201 failed, 487 total

How Neath LGV compares

Neath LGV
58.7%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-1.5 pp

The 1.5-point gap at Neath LGV (ranked 77 of 124 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.

Where Neath LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 39%
Neath LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#77
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.1 pp
Male58.6%
0%100%
Female59.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 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 Neath LGV would typically wait around 5 to 9 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
Wales

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Neath LGV

  • 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

Neath LGV is one of the DVSA's hgv/lgv test sites in Wales, located in Neath, Neath Port Talbot. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Neath LGV is a low-volume centre, 487 tests through 2011-12-2011-12. PassRates aggregates the multi-year total because the per-quarter figures are too noisy to draw conclusions from in isolation.

Neath LGV runs close to the national curve: 58.7% pass rate, 1.5 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The rank is #77 of 124 hgv/lgv centres. First-attempt data for Neath LGV 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
Wales
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Neath LGV

  • Pass rate at Neath LGV sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • Neath LGV is a low-volume centre (487 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Neath LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Neath LGV, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Cross Hands (Llanelli)Best nearby
15.1 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #4
85%
+26.3 pp
Llantrisant
21.1 mi, 9.7K tests, Rank #71
60%
+1.3 pp
Heads of the Valleys
21.5 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #9
81.7%
+23.0 pp
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
27.8 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #28
71.3%
+12.6 pp
Pontypool LGV
32.8 mi, 5.9K tests, Rank #98
53.5%
-5.2 pp
Newport (Gwent) LGV
35.0 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #36
69.1%
+10.4 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Neath LGV?
The current pass rate at Neath LGV driving test centre is 58.7%, calculated from 487 tests in 2011-12 to 2011-12 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 58.7% (from 487 tests).
Is Neath LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Neath LGV is ranked #77 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 58.7% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Neath LGV compare to the UK average?
Neath LGV's pass rate is 1.5 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. The 1.5-point gap at Neath LGV (ranked 77 of 124 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.
How many driving tests does Neath LGV record?
Neath LGV has recorded 487 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 286 passed and 201 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 Neath LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Neath LGV are Cross Hands (Llanelli) (85%), Llantrisant (60%), Heads of the Valleys (81.7%) and Paul Williams (Gloucester) (71.3%). Of these, Cross Hands (Llanelli), Llantrisant, Heads of the Valleys, Paul Williams (Gloucester) have higher current pass rates than Neath LGV's 58.7%. 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 Neath LGV?
Neath LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 5 to 9 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Neath LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Neath LGV 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 Neath LGV?
The estimated wait at Neath LGV is about 5 to 9 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 487 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: 2011-12.