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Yeading (London) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CYeadingUB4 9ADModerate

Yeading (London) posts a 49.9% pass rate, with Wallace (Slough) 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)
49.9%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
3.9K
2024-25
National rank
#111
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Yeading (London) sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 11%, rank #111 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Welwyn LGV (East Yorks), about 22.5 miles away.

Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)Best nearby
22.5 mi away
76.7%
+26.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

49.9%passed
failed50.1%

All-time 13.1K passed, 11.0K failed, 24.1K total

How Yeading (London) compares

Yeading (London)
49.9%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-10.3 pp

A 10.3-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Yeading (London) ranked 111 of 124 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.

Where Yeading (London) ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 11%
Yeading (London) sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#111
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Yeading (London) has given up 9.7 points since 2017-18 (59.6% then, 49.9% now); the low water mark was 49.9% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 10.3 pp
Male53.5%
0%100%
Female63.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
20 to 24 weeks
Very high demand
Weekly capacity
~63
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Very high
among the busiest centres

Booking requires patience: on this estimate, learners booking at Yeading (London) would typically wait around 20 to 24 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Cygnet Way
Willow Tree Lane
Yeading
UB4 9BS
England

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

Tests offered at Yeading (London)

  • car
  • 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 UB4 9BS, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA hgv/lgv centres across England, Yeading (London) is the one covering Yeading, Greater London and the surrounding UB4 9AD area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the DVSA recorded 24.1K tests at Yeading (London). A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

If you've been told Yeading (London) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 49.9% is 10.3 points below the UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%, which is rank #111 out of 124. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Yeading (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 Yeading (London)

  • Yeading (London) is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Yeading (London) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Yeading (London), cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Wallace (Slough)
10.2 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #44
67.8%
+17.9 pp
Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)
12.1 mi, 2.4K tests, Rank #41
68.5%
+18.6 pp
Guildford
19.7 mi, 27.7K tests, Rank #63
63%
+13.1 pp
Enfield (Brancroft Way)
16.0 mi, 16.1K tests, Rank #88
56.3%
+6.4 pp
Guildford L & LGV
21.4 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #95
54.7%
+4.8 pp
Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)Best nearby
22.5 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #13
76.7%
+26.8 pp
See all centres in Yeading→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Yeading (London)?
The current pass rate at Yeading (London) driving test centre is 49.9%, calculated from 3.9K 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 54.2% (from 24.1K tests).
Is Yeading (London) an easy or hard test centre?
Yeading (London) is ranked #111 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 49.9% 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 Yeading (London) compare to the UK average?
Yeading (London)'s pass rate is 10.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. A 10.3-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Yeading (London) ranked 111 of 124 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.
How many driving tests does Yeading (London) record?
Yeading (London) has recorded 24.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 13.1K passed and 11.0K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Yeading (London)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Yeading (London) are Wallace (Slough) (67.8%), Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) (68.5%), Guildford (63%) and Enfield (Brancroft Way) (56.3%). Of these, Wallace (Slough), Hamiltons (Kings Lynn), Guildford, Enfield (Brancroft Way) have higher current pass rates than Yeading (London)'s 49.9%. 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 Yeading (London)?
Yeading (London) currently sees very high demand with an estimated wait of about 20 to 24 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 Yeading (London) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Yeading (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 Yeading (London)?
The estimated wait at Yeading (London) is about 20 to 24 weeks (very 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 24.1K 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.