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Peterborough LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CPeterboroughPE1 1XHHigh pass rate

Peterborough LGV posts a 57.9% pass rate, with Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane) the nearest alternative about 29 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
57.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
3.0K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#81
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Peterborough LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 35%, rank #81 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Welwyn LGV (East Yorks), about 51.2 miles away.

Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)Best nearby
51.2 mi away
76.7%
+18.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

57.9%passed
failed42.1%

All-time 9.2K passed, 10.4K failed, 19.6K total

How Peterborough LGV compares

Peterborough LGV
57.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-2.3 pp

The 2.3-point gap at Peterborough LGV (ranked 81 of 124 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.

Where Peterborough LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 35%
Peterborough LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#81
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Peterborough LGV has risen from 44.2% to 61%, a 16.8-point gain, peaking at 61% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.9 pp
Male46.9%
0%100%
Female48.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~51
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Peterborough LGV would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

Apex Training Services
Oxney Road
Peterborough
PE1 5YW
England

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

Tests offered at Peterborough 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 PE1 5YW, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, Peterborough LGV is the one covering Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and the surrounding PE1 1XH area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Peterborough LGV sees moderate volume: 19.6K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

If you've been told Peterborough LGV is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 57.9% is 2.3 points below the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #81 out of 124. First-attempt data for Peterborough 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
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Peterborough LGV

  • Pass rate at Peterborough 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.
  • Ask any instructor working Peterborough 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Peterborough 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

Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane)
29.1 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #59
64.8%
+6.9 pp
Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)Best nearby
51.2 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #13
76.7%
+18.8 pp
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)
48.5 mi, 24.0K tests, Rank #72
59.4%
+1.5 pp
Leicester (Cannock Street)
35.7 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #124
37.9%
-20.0 pp
Leicester LGV
37.6 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #120
40.9%
-17.0 pp
Weedon LGV
55.2 mi, 26.1K tests, Rank #114
49.3%
-8.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Peterborough LGV?
The current pass rate at Peterborough LGV driving test centre is 57.9%, calculated from 3.0K 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 47% (from 19.6K tests).
Is Peterborough LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Peterborough LGV is ranked #81 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 57.9% 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 Peterborough LGV compare to the UK average?
Peterborough LGV's pass rate is 2.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. The 2.3-point gap at Peterborough LGV (ranked 81 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 Peterborough LGV record?
Peterborough LGV has recorded 19.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.2K passed and 10.4K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Peterborough LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Peterborough LGV are Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane) (64.8%), Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) (76.7%), Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) (59.4%) and Leicester (Cannock Street) (37.9%). Of these, Boston LGV Training (Marsh Lane), Welwyn LGV (East Yorks), Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) have higher current pass rates than Peterborough LGV's 57.9%. Leicester (Cannock Street) sits 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 Peterborough LGV?
Peterborough LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Peterborough LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Peterborough 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 Peterborough LGV?
The estimated wait at Peterborough LGV is about 12 to 16 weeks (high 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 19.6K 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.