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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Purfleet LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CPurfleetRM19 1PLModerate

Purfleet LGV posts a 50.6% pass rate, with Thurrock LGV (London) 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 (2011-12)
50.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.9K
2011-12
National rank
#110
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Purfleet LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 12%, rank #110 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Chevron (Flint), about 11.5 miles away.

Chevron (Flint)Best nearby
11.5 mi away
73.8%
+23.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

50.6%passed
failed49.4%

All-time 4.2K passed, 5.4K failed, 9.6K total

How Purfleet LGV compares

Purfleet LGV
50.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-9.6 pp

At 9.6 points below the UK figure (ranked 110 of 124 in its category), Purfleet LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Purfleet LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 12%
Purfleet LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#110
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Purfleet LGV has added 16.4 points since 2007-08, from 34.2% to 50.6%, with its strongest year at 50.6% in 2011-12.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.6 pp
Male43.3%
0%100%
Female45.9%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
18 to 22 weeks
Very high demand
Weekly capacity
~40
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Very high
among the busiest centres

Booking requires patience: on this estimate, learners booking at Purfleet LGV would typically wait around 18 to 22 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

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
England

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

Tests offered at Purfleet 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

Where do you actually take your hgv/lgv test if you book Purfleet LGV? You start in Purfleet, Essex (RM19 1PL), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Over 2007-08-2011-12, 9.6K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

How does Purfleet LGV compare nationally? 50.6% pass rate, #110 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA network, 9.6 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The bottom quarter of the country, in other words. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Purfleet 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
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Purfleet LGV

  • Purfleet LGV is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Purfleet LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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

Thurrock LGV (London)
7.1 mi, 21.5K tests, Rank #83
57.6%
+7.0 pp
Patrick Green LGV
14.5 mi, 7.3K tests, Rank #90
55.5%
+4.9 pp
Driver Training Centre (Hastings)
10.6 mi, 69 tests, Rank #50
66.7%
+16.1 pp
Chevron (Flint)Best nearby
11.5 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #22
73.8%
+23.2 pp
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)
20.2 mi, 10.0K tests, Rank #104
52%
+1.4 pp
Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)
15.1 mi, 2.4K tests, Rank #41
68.5%
+17.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Purfleet LGV?
The current pass rate at Purfleet LGV driving test centre is 50.6%, calculated from 1.9K tests in 2011-12. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 43.5% (from 9.6K tests).
Is Purfleet LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Purfleet LGV is ranked #110 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 50.6% 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 Purfleet LGV compare to the UK average?
Purfleet LGV's pass rate is 9.6 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. At 9.6 points below the UK figure (ranked 110 of 124 in its category), Purfleet LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Purfleet LGV record?
Purfleet LGV has recorded 9.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.2K passed and 5.4K 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 Purfleet LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Purfleet LGV are Thurrock LGV (London) (57.6%), Patrick Green LGV (55.5%), Driver Training Centre (Hastings) (66.7%) and Chevron (Flint) (73.8%). Of these, Thurrock LGV (London), Patrick Green LGV, Driver Training Centre (Hastings), Chevron (Flint) have higher current pass rates than Purfleet LGV's 50.6%. 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 Purfleet LGV?
Purfleet LGV currently sees very high demand with an estimated wait of about 18 to 22 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 Purfleet LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Purfleet 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 Purfleet LGV?
The estimated wait at Purfleet LGV is about 18 to 22 weeks (very 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 9.6K 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: 2011-12.