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Pontypool LGV

The Pontypool LGV driving test centre is located in Pontypool, Wales (NP4 6YE). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
52.3%
Total tests
5.9K
National rank
#112
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How Pontypool LGV compares

Pontypool LGV
52.3%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+4.3 pp

Pontypool LGV performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.

Yearly trend

2008-09: 45.7%
2009-10: 58.3%
2010-11: 54.6%
2011-12: 58.9%
2012-13: 56.6%
2013-14: 56.2%
2014-15: 51.6%
2015-16: 51.1%
2008-092009-102010-112011-122012-132013-142014-152015-16

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
52.2%
Female pass rate
54%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Pontypool LGV

  • Pontypool LGV sits close to the UK national pass rate, so prepare expecting a normal level of difficulty — neither unusually easy nor unusually hard.
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Abergavenny
9.7K tests · Rank #45
59.3%
Newport (Gwent)
13.5K tests · Rank #164
50.2%
Newport (Gwent)
15.1K tests · Rank #50
69.3%
Newport (Gwent)
11.5K tests · Rank #179
61.3%
Newport (Gwent) LGV
3.2K tests · Rank #39
67.7%
Cardiff (Llanishen)
22.3K tests · Rank #139
51.5%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Pontypool LGV?

The current overall pass rate at Pontypool LGV driving test centre is 52.3%, based on 5.9K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Pontypool LGV an easy or hard test centre?

Pontypool LGV is ranked #112 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 52.3% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Pontypool LGV compare to the UK average?

Pontypool LGV's pass rate is 4.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Pontypool LGV?

Pontypool LGV has recorded 5.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.1K passed and 2.8K failed.

Where can I see Pontypool LGV on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.