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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Bathgate Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2BathgateEH48 1PAHigh pass rate

At Bathgate, 64.9% of candidates pass, one of the 135 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2013-14)
64.9%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2011-12 to 2013-14 (3yr avg)
National rank
#117
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Bathgate sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 14%, rank #117 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Grangemouth, about 8.7 miles away.

GrangemouthBest nearby
8.7 mi away
79.2%
+14.3 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

64.9%passed
failed35.1%

All-time 1.2K passed, 645 failed, 1.9K total

How Bathgate compares

Bathgate
64.9%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-7.3 pp

Bathgate sits 7.3 points under the national average, ranked 117 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Bathgate ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 14%
Bathgate sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#117
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (65.6% in 2009-10, 62.8% now) but the ride was not smooth: Bathgate has swung 9.3 points between its best year (70.4%, 2011-12) and its worst (61.1%, 2012-13).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.5 pp
Male65.3%
0%100%
Female68.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Bathgate would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 1PA
Scotland

Tests offered at Bathgate

  • Motorcycle Module 2

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode EH48 1PA.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode EH48 1PA, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at EH48 1PA, that's Bathgate in Bathgate, West Lothian. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 1.9K tests across 2009-10-2013-14, a workable sample but on the lighter side. Single-period swings can look dramatic without actually meaning much, the multi-year aggregate is the more honest number.

Rank: #117 of 135. Pass rate: 64.9%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Bathgate 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
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Bathgate

  • A lower pass rate at Bathgate usually means specific local junctions or road types that catch out candidates trained elsewhere. Book local-area familiarisation lessons with an instructor who works this centre, not one who covers a different patch.
  • Ask any instructor working Bathgate about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Bathgate. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Livingston
5.0 mi, 812 tests, Rank #45
77.7%
+12.8 pp
GrangemouthBest nearby
8.7 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #32
79.2%
+14.3 pp
Stirling
18.8 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #75
73.3%
+8.4 pp
Hamilton
18.0 mi, 3.6K tests, Rank #109
67.3%
+2.4 pp
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
17.9 mi, 7.5K tests, Rank #98
69.6%
+4.7 pp
Perth
35.2 mi, 172 tests, Rank #108
67.4%
+2.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bathgate?
The current pass rate at Bathgate driving test centre is 64.9%, calculated from 1.2K tests in 2011-12 to 2013-14 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 65.5% (from 1.9K tests).
Is Bathgate an easy or hard test centre?
Bathgate is ranked #117 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 64.9% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Bathgate compare to the UK average?
Bathgate's pass rate is 7.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Bathgate sits 7.3 points under the national average, ranked 117 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.
How many driving tests does Bathgate record?
Bathgate has recorded 1.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.2K passed and 645 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Bathgate?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bathgate are Livingston (77.7%), Grangemouth (79.2%), Stirling (73.3%) and Hamilton (67.3%). Of these, Livingston, Grangemouth, Stirling, Hamilton have higher current pass rates than Bathgate's 64.9%. 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 Bathgate?
Bathgate currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Bathgate and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Bathgate 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 Bathgate?
The estimated wait at Bathgate is about 4 to 8 weeks (low 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 1.9K 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: 2013-14.