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.
How Sunderland LGV compares
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
Pass rate breakdown
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.