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Swindon LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CSwindonSN1 1JZHigh pass rate

Swindon LGV posts a 57.4% pass rate, with Greenham the nearest alternative about 24 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)
57.4%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
3.0K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#84
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Swindon LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 33%, rank #84 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is DRIVER TRAINING (WALES), about 44.9 miles away.

DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
44.9 mi away
83.5%
+26.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

57.4%passed
failed42.6%

All-time 8.6K passed, 5.8K failed, 14.5K total

How Swindon LGV compares

Swindon LGV
57.4%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-2.8 pp

Swindon LGV is 2.8 points behind the national figure and ranked 84 of 124 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Swindon LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 33%
Swindon LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#84
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Swindon LGV has added 6.8 points since 2017-18, from 61.5% to 68.3%, with its strongest year at 68.3% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.8 pp
Male59.8%
0%100%
Female58.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
9 to 13 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~38
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Swindon LGV would typically wait around 9 to 13 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

Chisledon Camp
Chisledon
Swindon
SN4 0FH
England

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

Tests offered at Swindon 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 SN4 0FH, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Swindon LGV: a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Swindon. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 14.5K tests at Swindon LGV. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

The lower half of the UK by pass rate: Swindon LGV ranks #84 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 57.4%, 2.8 points below the national figure of 60.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Swindon LGV in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 Swindon LGV

  • Pass rate at Swindon LGV sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Swindon will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • 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

Greenham
24.4 mi, 8.3K tests, Rank #106
51.6%
-5.8 pp
Culham LGV
23.7 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #108
51.3%
-6.1 pp
Gloucester LGV
28.8 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #70
60.1%
+2.7 pp
DRIVER TRAINING (WALES)Best nearby
44.9 mi, 2.0K tests, Rank #5
83.5%
+26.1 pp
2 Start - Otterbourne
41.9 mi, 952 tests, Rank #56
65.2%
+7.8 pp
Southampton LGV
48.4 mi, 19.0K tests, Rank #60
64.8%
+7.4 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Swindon LGV?
The current pass rate at Swindon LGV driving test centre is 57.4%, calculated from 3.0K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 59.6% (from 14.5K tests).
Is Swindon LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Swindon LGV is ranked #84 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 57.4% 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 Swindon LGV compare to the UK average?
Swindon LGV's pass rate is 2.8 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Swindon LGV is 2.8 points behind the national figure and ranked 84 of 124 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Swindon LGV record?
Swindon LGV has recorded 14.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 8.6K passed and 5.8K 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 Swindon LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Swindon LGV are Greenham (51.6%), Culham LGV (51.3%), Gloucester LGV (60.1%) and DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) (83.5%). Of these, Gloucester LGV, DRIVER TRAINING (WALES) have higher current pass rates than Swindon LGV's 57.4%. Greenham, Culham 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 Swindon LGV?
Swindon LGV currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 9 to 13 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 Swindon LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Swindon 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 Swindon LGV?
The estimated wait at Swindon LGV is about 9 to 13 weeks (moderate 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 14.5K 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.