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Southampton LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CSouthamptonHigh pass rate

Southampton LGV in Southampton, England has a current pass rate of 64.8%, 4.6 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 (2023-24)
64.8%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.9K
2021-22 to 2023-24 (3yr avg)
National rank
#60
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Southampton LGV sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 48%, rank #60 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Rookley LGV, about 17.9 miles away.

Rookley LGVBest nearby
17.9 mi away
89.1%
+24.3 pp
All centres in Southampton→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

64.8%passed
failed35.2%

All-time 10.8K passed, 8.2K failed, 19.0K total

How Southampton LGV compares

Southampton LGV
64.8%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+4.6 pp

At 4.6 points above the UK figure and ranked 60 of 124 in its category, Southampton LGV offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Southampton LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 48%
Southampton LGV ranks higher than 52% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#60
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Southampton LGV has added 9 points since 2016-17, from 58.1% to 67.1%, with its strongest year at 67.1% in 2023-24.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 4.6 pp
Male56.2%
0%100%
Female60.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
15 to 19 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~50
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Southampton LGV would typically wait around 15 to 19 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

Hillsons Road
Bottings Trading Estate
Botley
Southampton
SO30 2DY
England

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

Tests offered at Southampton 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 SO30 2DY, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Southampton LGV: a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Southampton. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Across 2016-17-2023-24 the DVSA recorded 19.0K tests at Southampton LGV. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

The upper half of the UK by pass rate: Southampton LGV ranks #60 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 64.8%, 4.6 points above the national figure of 60.2%. For Southampton 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

What learners should know about Southampton LGV

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Southampton LGV. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • Ask any instructor working Southampton 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.
  • 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

2 Start - Otterbourne
8.2 mi, 952 tests, Rank #56
65.2%
+0.4 pp
ByPass - Eastleigh
6.1 mi, 476 tests, Rank #15
76.5%
+11.7 pp
Rookley LGVBest nearby
17.9 mi, 458 tests, Rank #2
89.1%
+24.3 pp
2 Start Training (Worthing)
15.7 mi, 70.667 tests, Rank #68
60.6%
-4.2 pp
Greenham
33.6 mi, 8.3K tests, Rank #106
51.6%
-13.2 pp
Poole
28.2 mi, 9.0K tests, Rank #23
73.6%
+8.8 pp
See all centres in Southampton→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Southampton LGV?
The current pass rate at Southampton LGV driving test centre is 64.8%, calculated from 2.9K 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 56.7% (from 19.0K tests).
Is Southampton LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Southampton LGV is ranked #60 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 64.8% 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 Southampton LGV compare to the UK average?
Southampton LGV's pass rate is 4.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. At 4.6 points above the UK figure and ranked 60 of 124 in its category, Southampton LGV offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Southampton LGV record?
Southampton LGV has recorded 19.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 10.8K passed and 8.2K 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 Southampton LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Southampton LGV are 2 Start - Otterbourne (65.2%), ByPass - Eastleigh (76.5%), Rookley LGV (89.1%) and 2 Start Training (Worthing) (60.6%). Of these, 2 Start - Otterbourne, ByPass - Eastleigh, Rookley LGV have higher current pass rates than Southampton LGV's 64.8%. 2 Start Training (Worthing) sits 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 Southampton LGV?
Southampton LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 15 to 19 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 Southampton LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Southampton 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 Southampton LGV?
The estimated wait at Southampton LGV is about 15 to 19 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 19.0K 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.