Plymouth LGV Driving Test Centre
Welcome to your personalised guide for the Plymouth LGV 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 Plymouth.
How Plymouth LGV compares
Candidates testing here achieved a pass rate of 20.30% in 2024/25, the last year DVSA published figures for this centre,, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.
- UK Overall Pass Rate
- 50.04%
- Plymouth LGV Overall
- 20.30%
- 2024/25 figures
- Plymouth LGV Automatic
- 21.05%
- Plymouth LGV 1st Attempt
- 9.09%
Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.
Male candidates
- UK male pass rate
- 50.80%
- Plymouth LGV male pass rate
- 14.30%
- Plymouth LGV male automatic
- 0.00%
- Plymouth LGV male first attempt
- 5.56%
Female candidates
- UK female pass rate
- 49.09%
- Plymouth LGV female pass rate
- 40.00%
- Plymouth LGV female automatic
- 44.44%
- Plymouth LGV female first attempt
- 25.00%
Pass Rate History
How the pass rate at Plymouth LGV has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2023/24 to 2024/25, against the Great Britain average.
- Latest (2024/25)
- 20.3%
- Best year
- 20.3%
- 2024/25
- Change since 2023/24
- +1.6 pts
- Years published
- 2
View all 2 years as a table
| Year | Pass rate | GB average | Difference | Tests | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 20.3% | 48.7% | -28.4 | 64 | 13 |
| 2023/24 | 18.7% | 47.9% | -29.2 | 123 | 23 |
Waiting Times & Availability
How long people currently wait for a test at Plymouth LGV, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for November 2024.
- Typical wait
- 1.1 weeks
- 9.0 weeks shorter than the GB median
- Change on last year
- -0.9 weeks
- vs November 2023
- Slots still bookable
- 0.0%
- 0 of 3 slots
- Weeks to open availability
- 24.0
- Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free
Typical wait over the last 15 months
Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for November 2024.
View monthly figures as a table
| Month | Typical wait | Slots offered | Booked | Still bookable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1.1 wks | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| October 2024 | 1.1 wks | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| September 2024 | 1.1 wks | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| August 2024 | 1.3 wks | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| July 2024 | 1.1 wks | 5 | 5 | 0.0% |
| June 2024 | — | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| March 2024 | 0.9 wks | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| February 2024 | 1.0 wks | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| January 2024 | 2.1 wks | 4 | 4 | 0.0% |
| December 2023 | 2.4 wks | 13 | 11 | 15.4% |
| November 2023 | 2.0 wks | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| October 2023 | 1.4 wks | 21 | 8 | 61.9% |
| September 2023 | 2.1 wks | 5 | 5 | 0.0% |
| August 2023 | 1.0 wks | 6 | 6 | 0.0% |
| June 2023 | 0.7 wks | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| March 2023 | 1.3 wks | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
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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
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 Plymouth LGV 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 Plymouth LGV Driving Test Centre?
- The pass rate is 20.30% as of 2025.
- How long is the wait for a driving test at Plymouth LGV?
- The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Plymouth LGV is 1.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for November 2024. The Great Britain median is 10.1 weeks.
- How do I get to Plymouth LGV Driving Test Centre?
- Plymouth LGV Driving Test Centre is located at Agaton Fort, Plymouth. 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 2025, licensed under the Open Government Licence