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Norwich LGV Driving Test Centre

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Norwich LGV in Norwich, England has a current pass rate of 57.1%, 3.1 points below the UK average of 60.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2015-16)
57.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.6K
2013-14 to 2015-16 (3yr avg)
National rank
#85
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated June 2026

Pass vs fail at a glance

57.1%passed
failed42.9%

All-time 3.9K passed, 3.0K failed, 6.9K total

How Norwich LGV compares

Norwich LGV
57.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-3.1 pp

Norwich LGV has a slightly tougher pass rate than the UK average. Routes here may be more demanding than rural centres.

Where Norwich LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 32%
Norwich LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#85
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.8 pp
Male56.2%
0%100%
Female58.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~18
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 Norwich LGV would typically wait around 10 to 14 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
England

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

Tests offered at Norwich 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

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, Norwich LGV is the one covering Norwich, Norfolk. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Norwich LGV sees moderate volume: 6.9K practical tests through 2008-09-2015-16. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

If you've been told Norwich LGV is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 57.1% is 3.1 points below the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #85 out of 124. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Norwich LGV 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
England
Test category
HGV/LGV
DVSA centre ID
norwich-lgv-heavy

What learners should know about Norwich LGV

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Norwich LGV. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Norwich LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Norwich 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

Norwich (Peachman Way)
81.8K tests, Rank #83
57%
Norwich (Jupiter Road)
22.6K tests, Rank #293
42.2%
NTS (Norwich)
143 tests, Rank #21
74.1%
Norwich
6.2K tests, Rank #10
79.4%
Norwich
4.6K tests, Rank #43
77.8%
Norwich (Jupiter Road)
7.5K tests, Rank #38
69%
See all centres in Norwich→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Norwich LGV?
The current pass rate at Norwich LGV driving test centre is 57.1%, calculated from 2.6K tests in 2013-14 to 2015-16 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 56.3% (from 6.9K tests).
Is Norwich LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Norwich LGV is ranked #85 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 57.1% 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 Norwich LGV compare to the UK average?
Norwich LGV's pass rate is 3.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Norwich LGV has a slightly tougher pass rate than the UK average. Routes here may be more demanding than rural centres.
How many driving tests does Norwich LGV record?
Norwich LGV has recorded 6.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.9K passed and 3.0K 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 Norwich LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Norwich LGV are Norwich (Peachman Way) (57%), Norwich (Jupiter Road) (42.2%), NTS (Norwich) (74.1%) and Norwich (79.4%). Of these, NTS (Norwich), Norwich have higher current pass rates than Norwich LGV's 57.1%. Norwich (Peachman Way), Norwich (Jupiter 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 Norwich LGV?
Norwich LGV currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Norwich LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Norwich 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 Norwich LGV?
The estimated wait at Norwich LGV is about 10 to 14 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 6.9K 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: 2015-16.