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Teesside LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CTeesside International AirportDL2 1LUHigh pass rate

At Teesside LGV, 82.5% of candidates pass, one of the 124 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
82.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#8
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Teesside LGV sits in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 6%, rank #8 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Tockwith Training (York), about 37.9 miles away.

Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
37.9 mi away
85.5%
+3.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

82.5%passed
failed17.5%

All-time 1.9K passed, 464 failed, 2.3K total

How Teesside LGV compares

Teesside LGV
82.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+22.3 pp

The 22.3-point gap in candidates' favour at Teesside LGV (ranked 8 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 Teesside LGV ranks among 124 centres

Top 6%
Teesside LGV ranks higher than 94% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#8
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Teesside LGV has climbed 8.3 points across the series, 72.4% in 2018-19 to 80.7% now; the weakest year on record was 72.4% in 2018-19.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 7.4 pp
Male79.5%
0%100%
Female86.9%
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 Teesside 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 Teesside 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

Teesside LGV: a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Teesside International Airport, Tees Valley. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Teesside LGV is a smaller centre by volume, 2.3K tests through 2018-19-2024-25. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

The top ten percent of the UK by pass rate: Teesside LGV ranks #8 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 82.5%, 22.3 points clear of the national figure of 60.2%. For Teesside 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 Teesside LGV

  • Teesside 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 Teesside 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

Darlington LGV
3.4 mi, 20.8K tests, Rank #69
60.5%
-22.0 pp
Durham LGV
17.0 mi, 704 tests, Rank #65
61.8%
-20.7 pp
Sunderland LGV
27.4 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #14
76.6%
-5.9 pp
Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling)
30.5 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #34
69.5%
-13.0 pp
Gosforth
37.5 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #45
67.8%
-14.7 pp
Tockwith Training (York)Best nearby
37.9 mi, 110 tests, Rank #3
85.5%
+3.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Teesside LGV?
The current pass rate at Teesside LGV driving test centre is 82.5%, calculated from 1.2K 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 79.9% (from 2.3K tests).
Is Teesside LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Teesside LGV is ranked #8 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 82.5% 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 Teesside LGV compare to the UK average?
Teesside LGV's pass rate is 22.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 22.3-point gap in candidates' favour at Teesside LGV (ranked 8 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 Teesside LGV record?
Teesside LGV has recorded 2.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.9K passed and 464 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 Teesside LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Teesside LGV are Darlington LGV (60.5%), Durham LGV (61.8%), Sunderland LGV (76.6%) and Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling) (69.5%). Teesside LGV's 82.5% is the highest current pass rate among them. Darlington LGV, Durham LGV, Sunderland LGV, Tyne & Wear LGV (Felling) 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 Teesside LGV?
Teesside 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 Teesside LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Teesside 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 Teesside LGV?
The estimated wait at Teesside 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 2.3K 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.