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Thurrock LGV (London) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CThurrockHigh pass rate

At Thurrock LGV (London), 57.6% 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)
57.6%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.8K
2024-25
National rank
#83
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Thurrock LGV (London) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 34%, rank #83 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Chevron (Flint), about 18.2 miles away.

Chevron (Flint)Best nearby
18.2 mi away
73.8%
+16.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

57.6%passed
failed42.4%

All-time 12.1K passed, 9.4K failed, 21.5K total

How Thurrock LGV (London) compares

Thurrock LGV (London)
57.6%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-2.6 pp

Thurrock LGV (London) is 2.6 points behind the national figure and ranked 83 of 124 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Thurrock LGV (London) ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 34%
Thurrock LGV (London) sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#83
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (56.5% in 2017-18, 57.6% now) but the ride was not smooth: Thurrock LGV (London) has swung 10.1 points between its best year (57.6%, 2024-25) and its worst (47.5%, 2020-21).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.1 pp
Male56.1%
0%100%
Female57.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~56
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Thurrock LGV (London) would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

C/o Roadtrain (Essex)
Burnley Road
Off Oliver Road
West Thurrock
Grays
RM20 3EY
England

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

Tests offered at Thurrock LGV (London)

  • HGV/LGV

Accessibility & facilities

Not 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 RM20 3EY, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Thurrock LGV (London) report to a DVSA centre in Thurrock, Essex. The hgv/lgv routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. 21.5K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Thurrock LGV (London) in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

By raw pass rate Thurrock LGV (London) sits at 57.6%, with the DVSA's national hgv/lgv average over the same window running at 60.2%. The gap (2.6 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #83 of 124, inside the lower half of the country's hgv/lgv test centres. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Thurrock LGV (London) 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 Thurrock LGV (London)

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Thurrock LGV (London). The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Thurrock will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Purfleet LGV
7.1 mi, 9.6K tests, Rank #110
50.6%
-7.0 pp
Patrick Green LGV
11.2 mi, 7.3K tests, Rank #90
55.5%
-2.1 pp
Gillingham LGV
12.8 mi, 22.6K tests, Rank #80
58.1%
+0.5 pp
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)
16.0 mi, 10.0K tests, Rank #104
52%
-5.6 pp
Driver Training Centre (Hastings)
17.6 mi, 69 tests, Rank #50
66.7%
+9.1 pp
Chevron (Flint)Best nearby
18.2 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #22
73.8%
+16.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Thurrock LGV (London)?
The current pass rate at Thurrock LGV (London) driving test centre is 57.6%, calculated from 1.8K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 56.2% (from 21.5K tests).
Is Thurrock LGV (London) an easy or hard test centre?
Thurrock LGV (London) is ranked #83 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 57.6% 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 Thurrock LGV (London) compare to the UK average?
Thurrock LGV (London)'s pass rate is 2.6 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Thurrock LGV (London) is 2.6 points behind the national figure and ranked 83 of 124 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Thurrock LGV (London) record?
Thurrock LGV (London) has recorded 21.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 12.1K passed and 9.4K 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 Thurrock LGV (London)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Thurrock LGV (London) are Purfleet LGV (50.6%), Patrick Green LGV (55.5%), Gillingham LGV (58.1%) and Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) (52%). Of these, Gillingham LGV has a higher current pass rate than Thurrock LGV (London)'s 57.6%. Purfleet LGV, Patrick Green LGV, Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 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 Thurrock LGV (London)?
Thurrock LGV (London) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 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 Thurrock LGV (London) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Thurrock LGV (London) 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 Thurrock LGV (London)?
The estimated wait at Thurrock LGV (London) is about 12 to 16 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 21.5K 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.