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Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CWelwynHigh pass rate

Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) in Welwyn currently passes 76.7% of tests, 16.5 points above the UK average of 60.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
76.7%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
997
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#13
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) sits in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 10%, rank #13 of 124). No nearby hgv/lgv centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Chevron (Flint)Nearest alternative
23.8 mi away
73.8%
-2.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.7%passed
failed23.3%

All-time 1.8K passed, 573 failed, 2.3K total

How Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) compares

Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)
76.7%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+16.5 pp

The 16.5-point gap in candidates' favour at Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) (ranked 13 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 Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) ranks among 124 centres

Top 10%
Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) ranks higher than 90% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#13
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) has added 8.1 points since 2017-18, from 64.4% to 72.5%, with its strongest year at 81% in 2021-22.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.3 pp
Male75.7%
0%100%
Female73.4%
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
~10
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 Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) 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

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

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 Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)

  • 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

Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) is the DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 2.3K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

Rank: #13 of 124. Pass rate: 76.7%. UK average: 60.2%. That's a top quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. For Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) 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 Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)

  • Above-average pass rate at Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Welwyn LGV (East Yorks). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Enfield (Brancroft Way)
13.6 mi, 16.1K tests, Rank #88
56.3%
-20.4 pp
Wallace (Slough)
21.8 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #44
67.8%
-8.9 pp
Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)
22.1 mi, 2.4K tests, Rank #41
68.5%
-8.2 pp
Yeading (London)
22.5 mi, 24.1K tests, Rank #111
49.9%
-26.8 pp
Chevron (Flint)Best nearby
23.8 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #22
73.8%
-2.9 pp
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)
18.6 mi, 24.0K tests, Rank #72
59.4%
-17.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)?
The current pass rate at Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) driving test centre is 76.7%, calculated from 997 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 75.4% (from 2.3K tests).
Is Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) an easy or hard test centre?
Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) is ranked #13 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.7% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) compare to the UK average?
Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)'s pass rate is 16.5 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 16.5-point gap in candidates' favour at Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) (ranked 13 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 Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) record?
Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) has recorded 2.3K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.8K passed and 573 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 Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) are Enfield (Brancroft Way) (56.3%), Wallace (Slough) (67.8%), Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) (68.5%) and Yeading (London) (49.9%). Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)'s 76.7% is the highest current pass rate among them. Enfield (Brancroft Way), Wallace (Slough), Hamiltons (Kings Lynn), Yeading (London) 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 Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)?
Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) 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. 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 Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) 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 Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)?
The estimated wait at Welwyn LGV (East Yorks) 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 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.