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HGV/LGV Test Centre, Wales

Newport (Gwent) LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CNewportHigh pass rate

At Newport (Gwent) LGV, 69.1% 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)
69.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.2K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#36
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Newport (Gwent) LGV sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 29%, rank #36 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Taunton Training, about 37.8 miles away.

Taunton TrainingBest nearby
37.8 mi away
82.7%
+13.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

69.1%passed
failed30.9%

All-time 2.1K passed, 1.0K failed, 3.2K total

How Newport (Gwent) LGV compares

Newport (Gwent) LGV
69.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+8.9 pp

At 8.9 points above the UK figure and ranked 36 of 124 in its category, Newport (Gwent) LGV offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Newport (Gwent) LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 29%
Newport (Gwent) LGV ranks higher than 71% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#36
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2018-19 the rate at Newport (Gwent) LGV has risen from 63.4% to 82.2%, a 18.8-point gain, peaking at 82.2% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.1 pp
Male68.4%
0%100%
Female69.5%
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 Newport (Gwent) 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

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

Newport Transport Ltd
160 Corporation Road
Newport
NP19 0WF
Wales

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

Tests offered at Newport (Gwent) 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 NP19 0WF, 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 Newport (Gwent) LGV? You start in Newport, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Across 2018-19-2024-25 the centre handled 3.2K 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 Newport (Gwent) LGV compare nationally? 69.1% pass rate, #36 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA network, 8.9 points clear of the UK average of 60.2%. The upper half of the country, in other words. For Newport (Gwent) LGV 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
Wales
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Newport (Gwent) LGV

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Newport (Gwent) LGV's rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Newport (Gwent) LGV 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.
  • 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

Pontypool LGV
8.1 mi, 5.9K tests, Rank #98
53.5%
-15.6 pp
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
12.2 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #28
71.3%
+2.2 pp
Llantrisant
16.4 mi, 9.7K tests, Rank #71
60%
-9.1 pp
Heads of the Valleys
18.8 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #9
81.7%
+12.6 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)
19.6 mi, 24.7K tests, Rank #20
74.6%
+5.5 pp
Taunton TrainingBest nearby
37.8 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #7
82.7%
+13.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Newport (Gwent) LGV?
The current pass rate at Newport (Gwent) LGV driving test centre is 69.1%, calculated from 2.2K 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 67.7% (from 3.2K tests).
Is Newport (Gwent) LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Newport (Gwent) LGV is ranked #36 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 69.1% 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 Newport (Gwent) LGV compare to the UK average?
Newport (Gwent) LGV's pass rate is 8.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. At 8.9 points above the UK figure and ranked 36 of 124 in its category, Newport (Gwent) LGV offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Newport (Gwent) LGV record?
Newport (Gwent) LGV has recorded 3.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.1K passed and 1.0K 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 Newport (Gwent) LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Newport (Gwent) LGV are Pontypool LGV (53.5%), Paul Williams (Gloucester) (71.3%), Llantrisant (60%) and Heads of the Valleys (81.7%). Of these, Paul Williams (Gloucester), Heads of the Valleys have higher current pass rates than Newport (Gwent) LGV's 69.1%. Pontypool LGV, Llantrisant 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 Newport (Gwent) LGV?
Newport (Gwent) 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 Newport (Gwent) LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Newport (Gwent) 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 Newport (Gwent) LGV?
The estimated wait at Newport (Gwent) 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 3.2K 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.