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Swynnerton LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CSwynnertonHigh pass rate

Swynnerton LGV in Swynnerton currently passes 56% of tests, 4.2 points below the UK average of 60.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2013-14)
56%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.4K
2013-14
National rank
#89
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Swynnerton LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 29%, rank #89 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Birmingham (Garretts Green)Nearest alternative
33.0 mi away
55.3%
-0.7 pp
All centres in Swynnerton→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

56%passed
failed44%

All-time 6.5K passed, 5.4K failed, 11.9K total

How Swynnerton LGV compares

Swynnerton LGV
56%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-4.2 pp

At 4.2 points below the UK figure (ranked 89 of 124 in its category), Swynnerton LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Swynnerton LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 29%
Swynnerton LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#89
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Swynnerton LGV has climbed 6.8 points across the series, 49.2% in 2007-08 to 56% now; the weakest year on record was 49.2% in 2007-08.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.7 pp
Male55.0%
0%100%
Female51.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
13 to 17 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~35
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Swynnerton LGV would typically wait around 13 to 17 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

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 Swynnerton 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

Swynnerton LGV is in Swynnerton, Staffordshire and runs DVSA hgv/lgv tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. 11.9K tests across 2007-08-2013-14. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

Out of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres, Swynnerton LGV ranks 89, which lands it in the lower half nationally. The 56% pass rate is 4.2 points below the UK figure of 60.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Swynnerton 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 Swynnerton LGV

  • Swynnerton LGV doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Swynnerton LGV about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Swynnerton LGV. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Stone LGV
3.3 mi, 2.6K tests, Rank #109
50.7%
-5.3 pp
Featherstone
19.6 mi, 33.6K tests, Rank #122
40.1%
-15.9 pp
Bredbury LGV
35.3 mi, 1.4K tests, Rank #117
44.8%
-11.2 pp
Bredbury (Manchester)
35.7 mi, 25.5K tests, Rank #107
51.5%
-4.5 pp
Harlescott LGV
24.3 mi, 9.5K tests, Rank #93
54.8%
-1.2 pp
Birmingham (Garretts Green)Best nearby
33.0 mi, 22.1K tests, Rank #91
55.3%
-0.7 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Swynnerton LGV?
The current pass rate at Swynnerton LGV driving test centre is 56%, calculated from 1.4K tests in 2013-14. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 54.9% (from 11.9K tests).
Is Swynnerton LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Swynnerton LGV is ranked #89 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 56% 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 Swynnerton LGV compare to the UK average?
Swynnerton LGV's pass rate is 4.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. At 4.2 points below the UK figure (ranked 89 of 124 in its category), Swynnerton LGV is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Swynnerton LGV record?
Swynnerton LGV has recorded 11.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.5K passed and 5.4K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Swynnerton LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Swynnerton LGV are Stone LGV (50.7%), Featherstone (40.1%), Bredbury LGV (44.8%) and Bredbury (Manchester) (51.5%). Swynnerton LGV's 56% is the highest current pass rate among them. Stone LGV, Featherstone, Bredbury LGV, Bredbury (Manchester) 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 Swynnerton LGV?
Swynnerton LGV currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 13 to 17 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Swynnerton LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Swynnerton 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 Swynnerton LGV?
The estimated wait at Swynnerton LGV is about 13 to 17 weeks (high 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 11.9K 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: 2013-14.