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Pontypool LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CPontypoolNP4 6YEModerate

At Pontypool LGV, 53.5% 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 (2015-16)
53.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2013-14 to 2015-16 (3yr avg)
National rank
#98
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Pontypool LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 22%, rank #98 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Taunton Training, about 45.2 miles away.

Taunton TrainingBest nearby
45.2 mi away
82.7%
+29.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

53.5%passed
failed46.5%

All-time 3.1K passed, 2.8K failed, 5.9K total

How Pontypool LGV compares

Pontypool LGV
53.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-6.7 pp

Pontypool LGV gives up 6.7 points to the national average and is ranked 98 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.

Where Pontypool LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 22%
Pontypool LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#98
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pontypool LGV has climbed 5.4 points across the series, 45.7% in 2008-09 to 51.1% now; the weakest year on record was 45.7% in 2008-09.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.8 pp
Male52.2%
0%100%
Female54.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~15
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Pontypool 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

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
Wales

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

Tests offered at Pontypool 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 Wales, Pontypool LGV is the one covering Pontypool, Torfaen and the surrounding NP4 6YE area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Pontypool LGV sees moderate volume: 5.9K 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 Pontypool LGV is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 53.5% is 6.7 points below the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #98 out of 124. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Pontypool 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
Wales
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Pontypool LGV

  • A lower pass rate at Pontypool LGV usually means specific local junctions or road types that catch out candidates trained elsewhere. Book local-area familiarisation lessons with an instructor who works this centre, not one who covers a different patch.
  • Ask any instructor working Pontypool 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 Pontypool 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

Newport (Gwent) LGV
8.1 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #36
69.1%
+15.6 pp
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
17.1 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #28
71.3%
+17.8 pp
Heads of the Valleys
13.2 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #9
81.7%
+28.2 pp
Llantrisant
18.6 mi, 9.7K tests, Rank #71
60%
+6.5 pp
Bristol (Kingswood)
25.6 mi, 24.7K tests, Rank #20
74.6%
+21.1 pp
Taunton TrainingBest nearby
45.2 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #7
82.7%
+29.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Pontypool LGV?
The current pass rate at Pontypool LGV driving test centre is 53.5%, calculated from 1.2K 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 52.3% (from 5.9K tests).
Is Pontypool LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Pontypool LGV is ranked #98 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 53.5% 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 Pontypool LGV compare to the UK average?
Pontypool LGV's pass rate is 6.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Pontypool LGV gives up 6.7 points to the national average and is ranked 98 of 124 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.
How many driving tests does Pontypool LGV record?
Pontypool LGV has recorded 5.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.1K passed and 2.8K 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 Pontypool LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Pontypool LGV are Newport (Gwent) LGV (69.1%), Paul Williams (Gloucester) (71.3%), Heads of the Valleys (81.7%) and Llantrisant (60%). Of these, Newport (Gwent) LGV, Paul Williams (Gloucester), Heads of the Valleys, Llantrisant have higher current pass rates than Pontypool LGV's 53.5%. 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 Pontypool LGV?
Pontypool 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. 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 Pontypool LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Pontypool 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 Pontypool LGV?
The estimated wait at Pontypool 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 5.9K 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.