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System Training (Widnes) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CMeadowbankEH8 8HZHigh pass rate

System Training (Widnes) posts a 68.1% pass rate, with Livingston the nearest alternative about 14 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2021-22)
68.1%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
520
2016-17 to 2021-22 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#42
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

System Training (Widnes) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 34%, rank #42 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is LGV Trainers (Northampton), about 18.2 miles away.

LGV Trainers (Northampton)Best nearby
18.2 mi away
71.4%
+3.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

68.1%passed
failed31.9%

All-time 354 passed, 166 failed, 520 total

How System Training (Widnes) compares

System Training (Widnes)
68.1%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+7.9 pp

At 7.9 points above the UK figure and ranked 42 of 124 in its category, System Training (Widnes) offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where System Training (Widnes) ranks among 124 centres

Top 34%
System Training (Widnes) ranks higher than 66% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#42
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (69% in 2016-17, 68% now) but the ride was not smooth: System Training (Widnes) has swung 14.8 points between its best year (78%, 2020-21) and its worst (63.2%, 2019-20).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 14.4 pp
Male63.9%
0%100%
Female78.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 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 System Training (Widnes) would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

System Training (Widnes)
Meadowbank
City of Edinburgh
EH8 8HZ
Scotland

Tests offered at System Training (Widnes)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode EH8 8HZ.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode EH8 8HZ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at EH8 8HZ, that's System Training (Widnes) in Meadowbank, City of Edinburgh. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Be careful with the per-period numbers at System Training (Widnes). With just 520 tests over 2016-17-2021-22, one or two unlucky candidates in a slow quarter can move the rate by five points.

Rank: #42 of 124. Pass rate: 68.1%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a upper half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for System Training (Widnes) 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
Scotland
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about System Training (Widnes)

  • Above-average pass rate at System Training (Widnes) doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • With 520 tests on record at System Training (Widnes), the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Meadowbank will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at System Training (Widnes). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Livingston
13.6 mi, 8.6K tests, Rank #32
70.1%
+2.0 pp
LGV Trainers (Northampton)Best nearby
18.2 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #27
71.4%
+3.3 pp
Galashiels L & LGV
27.2 mi, 68 tests, Rank #46
67.6%
-0.5 pp
L&T (Fitzwilliam)
21.9 mi, 9.1K tests, Rank #55
65.4%
-2.7 pp
Perth (Arran Road)
33.9 mi, 5.1K tests, Rank #52
65.5%
-2.6 pp
Dumfries LGV
61.3 mi, 4.5K tests, Rank #29
71.1%
+3.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at System Training (Widnes)?
The current pass rate at System Training (Widnes) driving test centre is 68.1%, calculated from 520 tests in 2016-17 to 2021-22 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 68.1% (from 520 tests).
Is System Training (Widnes) an easy or hard test centre?
System Training (Widnes) is ranked #42 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 68.1% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does System Training (Widnes) compare to the UK average?
System Training (Widnes)'s pass rate is 7.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. At 7.9 points above the UK figure and ranked 42 of 124 in its category, System Training (Widnes) offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does System Training (Widnes) record?
System Training (Widnes) has recorded 520 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 354 passed and 166 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 System Training (Widnes)?
The closest DVSA test centres to System Training (Widnes) are Livingston (70.1%), LGV Trainers (Northampton) (71.4%), Galashiels L & LGV (67.6%) and L&T (Fitzwilliam) (65.4%). Of these, Livingston, LGV Trainers (Northampton) have higher current pass rates than System Training (Widnes)'s 68.1%. Galashiels L & LGV, L&T (Fitzwilliam) 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 System Training (Widnes)?
System Training (Widnes) currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 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 System Training (Widnes) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose System Training (Widnes) 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 System Training (Widnes)?
The estimated wait at System Training (Widnes) is about 4 to 8 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 520 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: 2021-22.