HGV/LGV Test Centre · England

Simonswood LGV

The Simonswood LGV driving test centre is located in Simonswood, England. Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
42.2%
Total tests
6.8K
National rank
#148
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How Simonswood LGV compares

Simonswood LGV
42.2%
UK national average
48%
Difference
-5.8 pp

Simonswood LGV has a slightly tougher pass rate than the UK average. Routes here may be more demanding than rural centres.

Yearly trend

2007-08: 41.5%
2008-09: 42.4%
2009-10: 41.9%
2010-11: 44.3%
2007-082008-092009-102010-11

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
41.7%
Female pass rate
49.5%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
4

What learners should know about Simonswood LGV

  • Simonswood LGV has a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you can, take at least 2–3 lessons on the actual Simonswood routes before the test — the difficulty is usually in the route, not the examiners.
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Simonswood LGV?

The current overall pass rate at Simonswood LGV driving test centre is 42.2%, based on 6.8K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Simonswood LGV an easy or hard test centre?

Simonswood LGV is ranked #148 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 42.2% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Simonswood LGV compare to the UK average?

Simonswood LGV's pass rate is 5.8 percentage points below the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Simonswood LGV?

Simonswood LGV has recorded 6.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.9K passed and 4.0K failed.

Where can I see Simonswood LGV on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Simonswood LGV alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.