Lochgilphead Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Lochgilphead Test Centre

    Lochgilphead Driving Test Centre is situated in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The test centre's precise location means test routes often feature a mix of urban and rural driving. Learners should anticipate navigating through Lochgilphead's town roads, encountering various traffic conditions, and demonstrating proficiency in residential areas. Examiners may also incorporate routes that venture onto surrounding A-roads, requiring candidates to maintain appropriate speeds and handle diverse road types, including those with national speed limits. The local environment necessitates strong hazard perception and adaptability to different road users, including agricultural vehicles or tourist traffic during peak seasons. The varied driving conditions at Lochgilphead provide a comprehensive assessment of a learner's driving abilities, preparing them for a wide range of real-world scenarios. This diverse set of challenges helps ensure new drivers are well-equipped to drive safely and confidently after passing their test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Lochgilphead

    Securing an earlier driving test at Lochgilphead can be challenging due to demand. Cancellations do occur, however, making it possible to find short-notice appointments. Learners should regularly check the DVSA website for openings. For continuous monitoring, services like Find Me A Driving Test scan the DVSA website 24/7, providing instant alerts for new test slots at Lochgilphead Driving Test Centre. This can significantly reduce waiting times for those eager to take their test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Lochgilphead

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Lochgilphead, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Lochgilphead has remained broadly stable, moving from 62.4% to 62.5% (up 0.1 percentage points). It peaked at 80.5% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 58.4% in 2017-18, with a long-run average of 68.4%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 62.5%
    2023-24 63.5%
    2022-23 72.7%
    2021-22 80.5%
    2020-21 74.1%
    2019-20 70.4%
    2018-19 77.2%
    2017-18 58.4%
    2014-15 66.7%
    2013-14 66.4%
    2012-13 69.9%
    2011-12 69.9%
    2009-10 66.3%
    2008-09 65.7%
    2007-08 62.4%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Lochgilphead to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.