HGV/LGV Test Centre · England

Sunderland LGV

The Sunderland LGV driving test centre is located in Sunderland, 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
75.5%
Total tests
1.7K
National rank
#18
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How Sunderland LGV compares

Sunderland LGV
75.5%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+27.5 pp

Sunderland LGV performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 76.5%
2018-19: 73.6%
2019-20: 75.3%
2020-21: 76.3%
2021-22: 73%
2022-23: 74.2%
2023-24: 79.2%
2024-25: 79.2%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
74.5%
Female pass rate
83.1%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Sunderland LGV

  • Pass rates at Sunderland LGV run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • 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 Sunderland LGV?

The current overall pass rate at Sunderland LGV driving test centre is 75.5%, based on 1.7K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Sunderland LGV an easy or hard test centre?

Sunderland LGV is ranked #18 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 75.5% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Sunderland LGV compare to the UK average?

Sunderland LGV's pass rate is 27.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Sunderland LGV?

Sunderland LGV has recorded 1.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.3K passed and 409 failed.

Where can I see Sunderland LGV on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Sunderland 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.