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Stornoway LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CSteòrnabhaghHigh pass rate

Stornoway LGV in Steòrnabhagh, Scotland has a current pass rate of 78.5%, 18.3 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 (2021-22)
78.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
65
2012-13 to 2021-22 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#12
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Stornoway LGV sits in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 10%, rank #12 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Machrihanish LGV, about 194.9 miles away.

Machrihanish LGVBest nearby
194.9 mi away
93.6%
+15.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

78.5%passed
failed21.5%

All-time 51 passed, 14 failed, 65 total

How Stornoway LGV compares

Stornoway LGV
78.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+18.3 pp

A 18.3-point lead over the national figure puts Stornoway LGV ranked 12 of 124 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.

Where Stornoway LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 10%
Stornoway LGV ranks higher than 90% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#12
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Stornoway LGV has added 14.6 points since 2012-13, from 66.7% to 81.3%, with its strongest year at 90% in 2016-17.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate
Male66.7%
0%100%
FemaleNo data
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Stornoway LGV would typically wait around 4 to 8 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
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Stornoway 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

Stornoway LGV is one of the DVSA's hgv/lgv test sites in Scotland, located in Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Be careful with the per-period numbers at Stornoway LGV. With just 65 tests over 2012-13-2021-22, one or two unlucky candidates in a slow quarter can move the rate by five points.

Stornoway LGV passes higher than most. At 78.5% versus a UK average of 60.2%, it ranks #12 of 124 hgv/lgv centres, the top ten percent of the network. First-attempt data for Stornoway 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
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Stornoway LGV

  • Stornoway LGV 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.
  • Stornoway LGV is a low-volume centre (65 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Steòrnabhagh will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Stornoway 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

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Machrihanish LGVBest nearby
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93.6%
+15.1 pp
GTG (Glasgow)
179.1 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #64
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Elgin
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McPherson (Elgin)
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Dreghorn LGV
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Stornoway LGV?
The current pass rate at Stornoway LGV driving test centre is 78.5%, calculated from 65 tests in 2012-13 to 2021-22 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 78.5% (from 65 tests).
Is Stornoway LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Stornoway LGV is ranked #12 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 78.5% 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 Stornoway LGV compare to the UK average?
Stornoway LGV's pass rate is 18.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. A 18.3-point lead over the national figure puts Stornoway LGV ranked 12 of 124 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.
How many driving tests does Stornoway LGV record?
Stornoway LGV has recorded 65 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 51 passed and 14 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 Stornoway LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Stornoway LGV are Inverness LGV (51.6%), Machrihanish LGV (93.6%), GTG (Glasgow) (62.6%) and Elgin (64.8%). Of these, Machrihanish LGV has a higher current pass rate than Stornoway LGV's 78.5%. Inverness LGV, GTG (Glasgow), Elgin 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 Stornoway LGV?
Stornoway LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 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 Stornoway LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Stornoway 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 Stornoway LGV?
The estimated wait at Stornoway LGV is about 4 to 8 weeks (low 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 65 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: 2021-22.