HGV/LGV Test Centre · England

Taunton LGV

The Taunton LGV driving test centre is located in Taunton, England (TA1 1JD). 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.

Pass rate
55.9%
Total tests
3.4K
National rank
#94
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How Taunton LGV compares

Taunton LGV
55.9%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+7.9 pp

Taunton LGV performs notably better than the UK average. This often correlates with rural or suburban routes that have fewer multi-lane roundabouts and complex urban scenarios.

Yearly trend

2007-08: 53%
2008-09: 56.8%
2009-10: 68.5%
2010-11: 54.3%
2011-12: 52.4%
2012-13: 55.9%
2007-082008-092009-102010-112011-122012-13

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
56.1%
Female pass rate
54.2%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
6

What learners should know about Taunton LGV

  • Pass rates at Taunton 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 Taunton LGV?

The current overall pass rate at Taunton LGV driving test centre is 55.9%, based on 3.4K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Taunton LGV an easy or hard test centre?

Taunton LGV is ranked #94 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 55.9% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Taunton LGV compare to the UK average?

Taunton LGV's pass rate is 7.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Taunton LGV?

Taunton LGV has recorded 3.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.9K passed and 1.5K failed.

Where can I see Taunton LGV on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Taunton 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.