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Plymouth LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CPlymouthHigh pass rate

Plymouth LGV posts a 58.5% pass rate, with Exeter LGV the nearest alternative about 36 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)
58.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#78
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Plymouth LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 38%, rank #78 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Taunton Training, about 62.9 miles away.

Taunton TrainingBest nearby
62.9 mi away
82.7%
+24.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

58.5%passed
failed41.5%

All-time 3.1K passed, 2.6K failed, 5.7K total

How Plymouth LGV compares

Plymouth LGV
58.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-1.7 pp

Plymouth LGV sits 1.7 points below the UK average, ranked 78 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Plymouth LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 38%
Plymouth LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#78
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Plymouth LGV has risen from 52.9% to 56%, a 3.1-point gain, peaking at 64.1% in 2021-22.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 4.6 pp
Male53.8%
0%100%
Female58.4%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
7 to 11 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~15
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Plymouth LGV would typically wait around 7 to 11 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

Agaton Fort
Agaton Fort Road
Plymouth
PL5 2QZ
England

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

Tests offered at Plymouth 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 PL5 2QZ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Plymouth LGV is one of the DVSA's hgv/lgv test sites in England, located in Plymouth. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 5.7K tests at Plymouth LGV. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

Plymouth LGV runs close to the national curve: 58.5% pass rate, 1.7 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The rank is #78 of 124 hgv/lgv centres. For Plymouth 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
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Plymouth LGV

  • Plymouth LGV doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Plymouth LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Plymouth 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

Exeter LGV
36.5 mi, 19.8K tests, Rank #97
54%
-4.5 pp
Camborne
50.7 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #61
64.2%
+5.7 pp
Camborne L & LGV
52.2 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #82
57.8%
-0.7 pp
Taunton TrainingBest nearby
62.9 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #7
82.7%
+24.2 pp
Berry's Coaches (Taunton)
63.2 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #11
79.2%
+20.7 pp
Taunton LGV
63.6 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #96
54.3%
-4.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Plymouth LGV?
The current pass rate at Plymouth LGV driving test centre is 58.5%, calculated from 1.2K 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 54.5% (from 5.7K tests).
Is Plymouth LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Plymouth LGV is ranked #78 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 58.5% 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 Plymouth LGV compare to the UK average?
Plymouth LGV's pass rate is 1.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Plymouth LGV sits 1.7 points below the UK average, ranked 78 of 124 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Plymouth LGV record?
Plymouth LGV has recorded 5.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.1K passed and 2.6K 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 Plymouth LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Plymouth LGV are Exeter LGV (54%), Camborne (64.2%), Camborne L & LGV (57.8%) and Taunton Training (82.7%). Of these, Camborne, Taunton Training have higher current pass rates than Plymouth LGV's 58.5%. Exeter LGV, Camborne L & 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 Plymouth LGV?
Plymouth LGV currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 7 to 11 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 Plymouth LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Plymouth 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 Plymouth LGV?
The estimated wait at Plymouth LGV is about 7 to 11 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 5.7K 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.