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Paul Williams (Gloucester) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CPaul Williams WalkCF11 8GAHigh pass rate

Paul Williams (Gloucester) posts a 71.3% pass rate, with Llantrisant the nearest alternative about 7 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2022-23)
71.3%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.3K
2012-13 to 2022-23 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#28
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Paul Williams (Gloucester) sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 23%, rank #28 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Taunton Training, about 29.6 miles away.

Taunton TrainingBest nearby
29.6 mi away
82.7%
+11.4 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

71.3%passed
failed28.7%

All-time 1.6K passed, 656 failed, 2.3K total

How Paul Williams (Gloucester) compares

Paul Williams (Gloucester)
71.3%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+11.1 pp

Paul Williams (Gloucester) clears the UK average by 11.1 points and sits ranked 28 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where Paul Williams (Gloucester) ranks among 124 centres

Top 23%
Paul Williams (Gloucester) ranks higher than 77% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#28
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Paul Williams (Gloucester) points down: 77.2% in 2014-15 against 62.4% now, a 14.8-point slide, though 2014-15 showed what the routes allow at 77.2%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.1 pp
Male70.7%
0%100%
Female75.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
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 Paul Williams (Gloucester) 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

Paul Williams (Gloucester)
Paul Williams Walk
Cardiff
CF11 8GA
Wales

Tests offered at Paul Williams (Gloucester)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode CF11 8GA.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode CF11 8GA, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Paul Williams (Gloucester) report to a DVSA centre in Paul Williams Walk, Cardiff, postcode CF11 8GA. The hgv/lgv routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Across 2014-15-2022-23 the centre handled 2.3K 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.

By raw pass rate Paul Williams (Gloucester) sits at 71.3%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (11.1 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #28 of 124, inside the top quarter of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. First-attempt data for Paul Williams (Gloucester) 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 Paul Williams (Gloucester)

  • Above-average pass rate at Paul Williams (Gloucester) 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.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Paul Williams Walk 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

Llantrisant
6.7 mi, 9.7K tests, Rank #71
60%
-11.3 pp
Newport (Gwent) LGV
12.2 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #36
69.1%
-2.2 pp
Pontypool LGV
17.1 mi, 5.9K tests, Rank #98
53.5%
-17.8 pp
Heads of the Valleys
20.2 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #9
81.7%
+10.4 pp
Taunton TrainingBest nearby
29.6 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #7
82.7%
+11.4 pp
Berry's Coaches (Taunton)
31.7 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #11
79.2%
+7.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Paul Williams (Gloucester)?
The current pass rate at Paul Williams (Gloucester) driving test centre is 71.3%, calculated from 2.3K tests in 2012-13 to 2022-23 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 71.3% (from 2.3K tests).
Is Paul Williams (Gloucester) an easy or hard test centre?
Paul Williams (Gloucester) is ranked #28 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 71.3% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Paul Williams (Gloucester) compare to the UK average?
Paul Williams (Gloucester)'s pass rate is 11.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Paul Williams (Gloucester) clears the UK average by 11.1 points and sits ranked 28 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.
How many driving tests does Paul Williams (Gloucester) record?
Paul Williams (Gloucester) has recorded 2.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.6K passed and 656 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 Paul Williams (Gloucester)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Paul Williams (Gloucester) are Llantrisant (60%), Newport (Gwent) LGV (69.1%), Pontypool LGV (53.5%) and Heads of the Valleys (81.7%). Of these, Heads of the Valleys has a higher current pass rate than Paul Williams (Gloucester)'s 71.3%. Llantrisant, Newport (Gwent) LGV, Pontypool LGV 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 Paul Williams (Gloucester)?
Paul Williams (Gloucester) 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 Paul Williams (Gloucester) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Paul Williams (Gloucester) 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 Paul Williams (Gloucester)?
The estimated wait at Paul Williams (Gloucester) 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 2.3K 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: 2022-23.