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Rookley LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CRookleyHigh pass rate

Rookley LGV in Rookley records a 89.1% pass rate against a UK average of 60.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
89.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
458
2014-15 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#2
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Rookley LGV sits in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 2%, rank #2 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

ByPass - EastleighNearest alternative
18.3 mi away
76.5%
-12.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

89.1%passed
failed10.9%

All-time 408 passed, 50 failed, 458 total

How Rookley LGV compares

Rookley LGV
89.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+28.9 pp

The 28.9-point gap in candidates' favour at Rookley LGV (ranked 2 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.

Where Rookley LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 2%
Rookley LGV ranks higher than 98% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#2
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Rookley LGV has climbed 10.2 points across the series, 87.1% in 2016-17 to 97.3% now; the weakest year on record was 87.1% in 2016-17.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.1 pp
Male94.9%
0%100%
Female100.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Rookley LGV would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

Ventnor
Rookley
PO38 3NG
England

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

Tests offered at Rookley 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 PO38 3NG, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Rookley LGV is the DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Rookley, Isle of Wight. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 458 tests across 2016-17-2023-24. That's a small sample, and the single-period rates you'll see in the chart can swing wildly without much underlying change. The multi-year roll-up is the only stable read.

Rank: #2 of 124. Pass rate: 89.1%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a top decile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Rookley LGV is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 Rookley LGV

  • Above-average pass rate at Rookley LGV 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.
  • With 458 tests on record at Rookley LGV, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Rookley will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Rookley LGV. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

ByPass - EastleighBest nearby
18.3 mi, 476 tests, Rank #15
76.5%
-12.6 pp
Southampton LGV
17.9 mi, 19.0K tests, Rank #60
64.8%
-24.3 pp
2 Start Training (Worthing)
15.7 mi, 70.667 tests, Rank #68
60.6%
-28.5 pp
2 Start - Otterbourne
25.3 mi, 952 tests, Rank #56
65.2%
-23.9 pp
Poole
31.0 mi, 9.0K tests, Rank #23
73.6%
-15.5 pp
Greenham
50.4 mi, 8.3K tests, Rank #106
51.6%
-37.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Rookley LGV?
The current pass rate at Rookley LGV driving test centre is 89.1%, calculated from 458 tests in 2014-15 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 89.1% (from 458 tests).
Is Rookley LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Rookley LGV is ranked #2 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 89.1% 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 Rookley LGV compare to the UK average?
Rookley LGV's pass rate is 28.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 28.9-point gap in candidates' favour at Rookley LGV (ranked 2 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.
How many driving tests does Rookley LGV record?
Rookley LGV has recorded 458 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 408 passed and 50 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 Rookley LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Rookley LGV are ByPass - Eastleigh (76.5%), Southampton LGV (64.8%), 2 Start Training (Worthing) (60.6%) and 2 Start - Otterbourne (65.2%). Rookley LGV's 89.1% is the highest current pass rate among them. ByPass - Eastleigh, Southampton LGV, 2 Start Training (Worthing), 2 Start - Otterbourne 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 Rookley LGV?
Rookley LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Rookley LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Rookley 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 Rookley LGV?
The estimated wait at Rookley LGV is about 12 to 16 weeks (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 458 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.