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Sunderland LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CSunderlandHigh pass rate

Sunderland LGV posts a 76.6% pass rate, with Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling) the nearest alternative about 9 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
76.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
865
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#14
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Sunderland LGV sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 11%, rank #14 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Tockwith Training (York), about 64.6 miles away.

Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
64.6 mi away
85.5%
+8.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.6%passed
failed23.4%

All-time 1.3K passed, 409 failed, 1.7K total

How Sunderland LGV compares

Sunderland LGV
76.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+16.4 pp

The 16.4-point gap in candidates' favour at Sunderland LGV (ranked 14 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.

Where Sunderland LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 11%
Sunderland LGV ranks higher than 89% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#14
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Stability is the story at Sunderland LGV: 76.5% in 2017-18, 79.2% now, and every year in between inside a 6.2-point band.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 8.6 pp
Male74.5%
0%100%
Female83.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 to 10 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 Sunderland LGV would typically wait around 6 to 10 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

Catherinefield Industrial Est
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3PQ
England

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

Tests offered at Sunderland 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

Sunderland LGV: a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Sunderland, North East. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. 1.7K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Sunderland LGV runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

The top quarter of the UK by pass rate: Sunderland LGV ranks #14 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 76.6%, 16.4 points clear of the national figure of 60.2%. For Sunderland 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 Sunderland LGV

  • Sunderland 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Sunderland LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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

Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling)
8.7 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #34
69.5%
-7.1 pp
Gosforth
13.0 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #45
67.8%
-8.8 pp
Teesside LGV
27.4 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #8
82.5%
+5.9 pp
Darlington LGV
27.4 mi, 20.8K tests, Rank #69
60.5%
-16.1 pp
Durham LGV
22.1 mi, 704 tests, Rank #65
61.8%
-14.8 pp
Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
64.6 mi, 110 tests, Rank #3
85.5%
+8.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Sunderland LGV?
The current pass rate at Sunderland LGV driving test centre is 76.6%, calculated from 865 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 75.5% (from 1.7K tests).
Is Sunderland LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Sunderland LGV is ranked #14 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.6% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Sunderland LGV compare to the UK average?
Sunderland LGV's pass rate is 16.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 16.4-point gap in candidates' favour at Sunderland LGV (ranked 14 of 124 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.
How many driving tests does Sunderland LGV record?
Sunderland LGV has recorded 1.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.3K passed and 409 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Sunderland LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Sunderland LGV are Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling) (69.5%), Gosforth (67.8%), Teesside LGV (82.5%) and Darlington LGV (60.5%). Of these, Teesside LGV has a higher current pass rate than Sunderland LGV's 76.6%. Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling), Gosforth, Darlington LGV 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 Sunderland LGV?
Sunderland LGV currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 6 to 10 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 Sunderland LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Sunderland 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 Sunderland LGV?
The estimated wait at Sunderland LGV is about 6 to 10 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 1.7K 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: 2024-25.