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Roadtrain (Essex) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CMoss SidePR26 6TDHigh pass rate

Roadtrain (Essex) in Moss Side, England has a current pass rate of 69%, 8.8 points above the UK average of 60.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
69%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.3K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#37
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Roadtrain (Essex) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 30%, rank #37 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Apex (Peterborough)Nearest alternative
13.3 mi away
61.5%
-7.5 pp
All centres in Moss Side→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

69%passed
failed31%

All-time 4.0K passed, 1.6K failed, 5.6K total

How Roadtrain (Essex) compares

Roadtrain (Essex)
69%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+8.8 pp

Roadtrain (Essex) runs 8.8 points ahead of the national average, ranked 37 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Roadtrain (Essex) ranks among 124 centres

Top 30%
Roadtrain (Essex) ranks higher than 70% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#37
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Across the recorded years Roadtrain (Essex) has drifted from 79.2% to 67.8%, down 11.4 points, with the best year at 79.2% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.1 pp
Male71.0%
0%100%
Female71.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~15
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Roadtrain (Essex) would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Roadtrain (Essex)
Moss Side
Lancashire
PR26 6TD
England

Tests offered at Roadtrain (Essex)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode PR26 6TD.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode PR26 6TD, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Roadtrain (Essex) is in Moss Side, Lancashire (PR26 6TD) and runs DVSA hgv/lgv tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 5.6K 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.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, Roadtrain (Essex) ranks 37, which lands it in the upper half nationally. The 69% pass rate is 8.8 points clear of the UK figure of 60.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Roadtrain (Essex) 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 Roadtrain (Essex)

  • Roadtrain (Essex) passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Ask any instructor working Roadtrain (Essex) 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Roadtrain (Essex). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Kirkham LGV
7.8 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #102
52.8%
-16.2 pp
Apex (Peterborough)Best nearby
13.3 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #66
61.5%
-7.5 pp
Simonswood LGV
14.7 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #119
42.5%
-26.5 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
15.2 mi, 31.9K tests, Rank #103
52.5%
-16.5 pp
Switch Island
17.0 mi, 4.0K tests, Rank #101
53%
-16.0 pp
Liverpool LGV (System)
22.6 mi, 887 tests, Rank #92
55%
-14.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Roadtrain (Essex)?
The current pass rate at Roadtrain (Essex) driving test centre is 69%, calculated from 1.3K 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 71% (from 5.6K tests).
Is Roadtrain (Essex) an easy or hard test centre?
Roadtrain (Essex) is ranked #37 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 69% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Roadtrain (Essex) compare to the UK average?
Roadtrain (Essex)'s pass rate is 8.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. Roadtrain (Essex) runs 8.8 points ahead of the national average, ranked 37 of 124 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Roadtrain (Essex) record?
Roadtrain (Essex) has recorded 5.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.0K passed and 1.6K 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 Roadtrain (Essex)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Roadtrain (Essex) are Kirkham LGV (52.8%), Apex (Peterborough) (61.5%), Simonswood LGV (42.5%) and Atherton (Manchester) (52.5%). Roadtrain (Essex)'s 69% is the highest current pass rate among them. Kirkham LGV, Apex (Peterborough), Simonswood LGV, Atherton (Manchester) 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 Roadtrain (Essex)?
Roadtrain (Essex) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Roadtrain (Essex) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Roadtrain (Essex) 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 Roadtrain (Essex)?
The estimated wait at Roadtrain (Essex) is about 10 to 14 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 5.6K 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: 2024-25.