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Ritchies (Glasgow) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CGlasgowG5 0TLHigh pass rate

Ritchies (Glasgow) posts a 72.9% pass rate, with Glasgow LGV the nearest alternative about 1 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
72.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
3.3K
2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg)
National rank
#24
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Ritchies (Glasgow) sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 19%, rank #24 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Kilmarnock LGV, about 18.7 miles away.

Kilmarnock LGVBest nearby
18.7 mi away
75.9%
+3.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

72.9%passed
failed27.1%

All-time 7.8K passed, 3.0K failed, 10.8K total

How Ritchies (Glasgow) compares

Ritchies (Glasgow)
72.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+12.7 pp

Ritchies (Glasgow) clears the UK average by 12.7 points and sits ranked 24 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.

Where Ritchies (Glasgow) ranks among 124 centres

Top 19%
Ritchies (Glasgow) ranks higher than 81% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#24
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Stability is the story at Ritchies (Glasgow): 76.4% in 2016-17, 74.2% now, and every year in between inside a 7.3-point band.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.9 pp
Male71.7%
0%100%
Female75.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 to 10 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~28
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Ritchies (Glasgow) would typically wait around 6 to 10 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Ritchies (Glasgow)
Glasgow
Glasgow City
G5 0TL
Scotland

Tests offered at Ritchies (Glasgow)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode G5 0TL.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode G5 0TL, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Ritchies (Glasgow): a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Glasgow, Glasgow City. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Ritchies (Glasgow) sees moderate volume: 10.8K practical tests through 2016-17-2023-24. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

The top quarter of the UK by pass rate: Ritchies (Glasgow) ranks #24 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 72.9%, 12.7 points clear of the national figure of 60.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Ritchies (Glasgow) 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
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Ritchies (Glasgow)

  • Above-average pass rate at Ritchies (Glasgow) doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Glasgow will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Glasgow LGV
1.3 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #51
65.8%
-7.1 pp
MT Training (Cheltenham)
2.7 mi, 3.9K tests, Rank #47
67.1%
-5.8 pp
Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow)
6.0 mi, 6.7K tests, Rank #86
56.9%
-16.0 pp
GTG (Glasgow)
4.9 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #64
62.6%
-10.3 pp
Kilmarnock LGVBest nearby
18.7 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #17
75.9%
+3.0 pp
Dreghorn LGV
21.5 mi, 775 tests, Rank #19
75.1%
+2.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Ritchies (Glasgow)?
The current pass rate at Ritchies (Glasgow) driving test centre is 72.9%, calculated from 3.3K tests in 2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 71.9% (from 10.8K tests).
Is Ritchies (Glasgow) an easy or hard test centre?
Ritchies (Glasgow) is ranked #24 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 72.9% 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 Ritchies (Glasgow) compare to the UK average?
Ritchies (Glasgow)'s pass rate is 12.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Ritchies (Glasgow) clears the UK average by 12.7 points and sits ranked 24 of 124 in its category. That margin says more about its route mix than about marking, the DVSA standard is identical everywhere.
How many driving tests does Ritchies (Glasgow) record?
Ritchies (Glasgow) has recorded 10.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.8K passed and 3.0K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Ritchies (Glasgow)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Ritchies (Glasgow) are Glasgow LGV (65.8%), MT Training (Cheltenham) (67.1%), Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow) (56.9%) and GTG (Glasgow) (62.6%). Ritchies (Glasgow)'s 72.9% is the highest current pass rate among them. Glasgow LGV, MT Training (Cheltenham), Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow), GTG (Glasgow) 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 Ritchies (Glasgow)?
Ritchies (Glasgow) currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 6 to 10 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 Ritchies (Glasgow) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Ritchies (Glasgow) 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 Ritchies (Glasgow)?
The estimated wait at Ritchies (Glasgow) is about 6 to 10 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 10.8K 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: 2023-24.