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Walton LGV Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CWaltonHigh pass rate

Walton LGV posts a 61.4% pass rate, with Carlisle LGV the nearest alternative about 10 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
61.4%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.6K
2024-25
National rank
#67
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Walton LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 47%, rank #67 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Lancaster Training (Heysham), about 65.6 miles away.

Lancaster Training (Heysham)Best nearby
65.6 mi away
80.6%
+19.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

61.4%passed
failed38.6%

All-time 12.5K passed, 8.7K failed, 21.2K total

How Walton LGV compares

Walton LGV
61.4%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+1.2 pp

The 1.2-point edge at Walton LGV (ranked 67 of 124 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.

Where Walton LGV ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 47%
Walton LGV sits in the bottom half of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#67
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Year-to-year volatility is the story at Walton LGV: 8.6 points separate 2018-19 (66.8%) from 2022-23 (58.2%), even though the endpoints nearly match.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 4.6 pp
Male58.6%
0%100%
Female63.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~55
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Walton LGV would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Wighill Lane
Walton
Wetherby
LS23 7DU
England

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

Tests offered at Walton LGV

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • lorry and bus

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 LS23 7DU, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your hgv/lgv test if you book Walton LGV? You start in Walton, Cumberland, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 21.2K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

How does Walton LGV compare nationally? 61.4% pass rate, #67 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA network, 1.2 points above the UK average of 60.2%. The lower half of the country, in other words. For Walton 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 Walton LGV

  • Pass rate at Walton LGV sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Walton LGV area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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

Carlisle LGV
9.7 mi, 5.3K tests, Rank #99
53.3%
-8.1 pp
Galashiels L & LGV
43.8 mi, 68 tests, Rank #46
67.6%
+6.2 pp
Dumfries LGV
33.6 mi, 4.5K tests, Rank #29
71.1%
+9.7 pp
Gosforth LGV
47.2 mi, 6.7K tests, Rank #116
48%
-13.4 pp
Lancaster Training (Heysham)Best nearby
65.6 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #10
80.6%
+19.2 pp
Durham LGV
45.2 mi, 704 tests, Rank #65
61.8%
+0.4 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Walton LGV?
The current pass rate at Walton LGV driving test centre is 61.4%, calculated from 1.6K 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 59% (from 21.2K tests).
Is Walton LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Walton LGV is ranked #67 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 61.4% 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 Walton LGV compare to the UK average?
Walton LGV's pass rate is 1.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 1.2-point edge at Walton LGV (ranked 67 of 124 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.
How many driving tests does Walton LGV record?
Walton LGV has recorded 21.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 12.5K passed and 8.7K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Walton LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Walton LGV are Carlisle LGV (53.3%), Galashiels L & LGV (67.6%), Dumfries LGV (71.1%) and Gosforth LGV (48%). Of these, Galashiels L & LGV, Dumfries LGV have higher current pass rates than Walton LGV's 61.4%. Carlisle LGV, Gosforth LGV 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 Walton LGV?
Walton LGV currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Walton LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Walton 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 Walton LGV?
The estimated wait at Walton LGV is about 10 to 14 weeks (moderate 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 21.2K 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.