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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Sheffield LGV Driving Test Centre

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Sheffield LGV in Sheffield, England has a current pass rate of 42.6%, 17.6 points below 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 (2011-12)
42.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.3K
2011-12
National rank
#118
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated June 2026

Pass vs fail at a glance

42.6%passed
failed57.4%

All-time 3.5K passed, 4.6K failed, 8.1K total

How Sheffield LGV compares

Sheffield LGV
42.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-17.6 pp

Sheffield LGV has a markedly lower pass rate than the UK average. This is typical of busy urban centres with complex routes, be prepared for multi-lane roundabouts, traffic and tight manoeuvring.

Where Sheffield LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 6%
Sheffield LGV sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#118
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.1 pp
Male43.0%
0%100%
Female43.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
14 to 18 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~34
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Sheffield LGV would typically wait around 14 to 18 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

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 Sheffield 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

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, Sheffield LGV is the one covering Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Sheffield LGV sees moderate volume: 8.1K practical tests through 2007-08-2011-12. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

If you've been told Sheffield LGV is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 42.6% is 17.6 points below the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #118 out of 124. For Sheffield LGV the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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
DVSA centre ID
sheffield-lgv-heavy

What learners should know about Sheffield LGV

  • Sheffield LGV runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Sheffield test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Ask any instructor working Sheffield LGV 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Sheffield LGV, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Sheffield (Middlewood Road)
127.7K tests, Rank #228
47.5%
Sheffield (Handsworth)
86.5K tests, Rank #266
45.3%
Sheffield (Handsworth)
16.6K tests, Rank #76
58.9%
Rotherham
95.9K tests, Rank #146
51.3%
Rotherham
19.2K tests, Rank #39
72.6%
Rotherham
14.9K tests, Rank #46
77.7%
See all centres in Sheffield→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Sheffield LGV?
The current pass rate at Sheffield LGV driving test centre is 42.6%, calculated from 1.3K 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% (from 8.1K tests).
Is Sheffield LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Sheffield LGV is ranked #118 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 42.6% 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 Sheffield LGV compare to the UK average?
Sheffield LGV's pass rate is 17.6 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Sheffield LGV has a markedly lower pass rate than the UK average. This is typical of busy urban centres with complex routes, be prepared for multi-lane roundabouts, traffic and tight manoeuvring.
How many driving tests does Sheffield LGV record?
Sheffield LGV has recorded 8.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.5K passed and 4.6K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Sheffield LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Sheffield LGV are Sheffield (Middlewood Road) (47.5%), Sheffield (Handsworth) (45.3%), Sheffield (Handsworth) (58.9%) and Rotherham (51.3%). Of these, Sheffield (Middlewood Road), Sheffield (Handsworth), Sheffield (Handsworth), Rotherham have higher current pass rates than Sheffield LGV's 42.6%. 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 Sheffield LGV?
Sheffield LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 14 to 18 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 Sheffield LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Sheffield 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 Sheffield LGV?
The estimated wait at Sheffield LGV is about 14 to 18 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 8.1K 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.