Lochgilphead Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Lochgilphead Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Lochgilphead.

How Lochgilphead compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 56.43%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Lochgilphead Overall
56.43%
2025/26 figures
Lochgilphead Automatic
35.71%
Lochgilphead 1st Attempt
55.42%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Lochgilphead male pass rate
53.01%
Lochgilphead male automatic
16.67%
Lochgilphead male first attempt
51.92%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Lochgilphead female pass rate
61.40%
Lochgilphead female automatic
50.00%
Lochgilphead female first attempt
61.29%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Lochgilphead has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
56.4%
Best year
80.5%
2021/22
Change since 2007/08
-5.9 pts
Years published
16
Lochgilphead Great Britain average
40% 51% 63% 74% 85% 2008 2012 2015 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Lochgilphead 62.4%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Lochgilphead 65.7%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Lochgilphead 66.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Lochgilphead 69.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Lochgilphead 69.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Lochgilphead 66.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Lochgilphead 66.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2017/18 — Lochgilphead 58.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Lochgilphead 77.2%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Lochgilphead 70.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Lochgilphead 74.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Lochgilphead 80.5%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Lochgilphead 72.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Lochgilphead 63.5%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Lochgilphead 62.5%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Lochgilphead 56.4%, Great Britain 50.0% 56.4% 50.0%
View all 16 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 56.4% 50.0% +6.4 140 79
2024/25 62.5% 48.7% +13.8 144 90
2023/24 63.5% 47.9% +15.6 148 94
2022/23 72.7% 48.4% +24.4 110 80
2021/22 80.5% 48.9% +31.6 123 99
2020/21 74.1% 49.8% +24.3 27 20
2019/20 70.4% 45.9% +24.5 125 88
2018/19 77.2% 45.8% +31.4 149 115
2017/18 58.4% 46.3% +12.1 166 97
2014/15 66.7% 46.9% +19.8 123 82
2013/14 66.4% 47.1% +19.4 146 97
2012/13 69.9% 47.1% +22.7 156 109
2011/12 69.9% 46.9% +23.0 166 116
2009/10 66.3% 45.9% +20.4 166 110
2008/09 65.7% 45.3% +20.4 169 111
2007/08 62.4% 44.2% +18.2 194 121

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Lochgilphead, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
14.3 weeks
2.4 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-2.7 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
0.0%
0 of 54 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 22 months

0 6 12 18 24 Sep 24 Jan 25 May 25 Oct 25 Feb 26 Jun 26 GB 11.9 September 2024 — 12.9 weeks October 2024 — 14.0 weeks November 2024 — 13.6 weeks December 2024 — 16.4 weeks January 2025 — 17.0 weeks February 2025 — 17.2 weeks March 2025 — 18.7 weeks April 2025 — 19.0 weeks May 2025 — 21.5 weeks June 2025 — 15.1 weeks July 2025 — 17.0 weeks August 2025 — 20.1 weeks October 2025 — 15.2 weeks November 2025 — 12.4 weeks December 2025 — 12.1 weeks January 2026 — 21.7 weeks February 2026 — 19.5 weeks March 2026 — 20.6 weeks April 2026 — 20.6 weeks May 2026 — 17.6 weeks June 2026 — 18.8 weeks July 2026 — 14.3 weeks 14.3

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 14.3 wks 54 54 0.0%
June 2026 18.8 wks 54 54 0.0%
May 2026 17.6 wks 39 39 0.0%
April 2026 20.6 wks 36 36 0.0%
March 2026 20.6 wks 28 28 0.0%
February 2026 19.5 wks 36 36 0.0%
January 2026 21.7 wks 43 43 0.0%
December 2025 12.1 wks 43 41 4.7%
November 2025 12.4 wks 41 40 2.4%
October 2025 15.2 wks 50 50 0.0%
September 2025 69 69 0.0%
August 2025 20.1 wks 54 54 0.0%
July 2025 17.0 wks 61 57 6.6%
June 2025 15.1 wks 61 57 6.6%
May 2025 21.5 wks 55 51 7.3%
April 2025 19.0 wks 63 59 6.3%
March 2025 18.7 wks 60 60 0.0%
February 2025 17.2 wks 59 59 0.0%
January 2025 17.0 wks 58 58 0.0%
December 2024 16.4 wks 69 69 0.0%
November 2024 13.6 wks 55 54 1.8%
October 2024 14.0 wks 55 55 0.0%
September 2024 12.9 wks 54 54 0.0%
August 2024 69 67 2.9%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 56.43% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Lochgilphead Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Lochgilphead Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 56.43% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Lochgilphead?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Lochgilphead is 14.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Lochgilphead Driving Test Centre?
Lochgilphead Driving Test Centre is located at Lochgilphead Community Centre, Lochgilphead. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence