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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Scotland

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre

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Edinburgh (Musselburgh) in City of Edinburgh, Scotland has a current pass rate of 63%, 10 points below the UK average of 73%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
63%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.1K
2024-25
National rank
#65
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 11%, rank #65 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Dundee, about 36.0 miles away.

DundeeBest nearby
36.0 mi away
77.2%
+14.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

63%passed
failed37%

All-time 7.0K passed, 3.8K failed, 10.8K total

How Edinburgh (Musselburgh) compares

Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
63%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-10 pp

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) trails the national average by 10 points and is ranked 65 of 72 in its category. Deficits this size almost always mean demanding urban routes: multi-lane roundabouts, heavy traffic and tight manoeuvring.

Where Edinburgh (Musselburgh) ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 11%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#65
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) has held a narrow 6.2-point range across the whole series (63% at the low in 2024-25, 69.2% at the high in 2019-20); what you see is what you get.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 22.1 pp
Male67.7%
0%100%
Female45.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 to 10 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~28
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) would typically wait around 6 to 10 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

13-15 Bryce Road
Currie
Edinburgh
EH14 5LT
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Edinburgh (Musselburgh)

  • car
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3

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 EH14 5LT, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 1 test sites in Scotland, located in City of Edinburgh. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Sample size: 10.8K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is not where the easier motorcycle module 1 tests happen. The 63% pass rate sits 10 points below the UK average of 73%, putting the centre #65 of 72 nationally. First-attempt data for Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 1

What learners should know about Edinburgh (Musselburgh)

  • Edinburgh (Musselburgh) runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on City of Edinburgh test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Edinburgh (Musselburgh) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Edinburgh (Musselburgh), 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

Kirkcaldy
13.0 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #57
67.7%
+4.7 pp
Livingston
13.6 mi, 2.1K tests, Rank #68
61.2%
-1.8 pp
DundeeBest nearby
36.0 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #18
77.2%
+14.2 pp
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
41.6 mi, 16.7K tests, Rank #50
70.3%
+7.3 pp
Walton LGV
69.3 mi, 9.0K tests, Rank #63
66%
+3.0 pp
Carlisle
73.8 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #32
75.2%
+12.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
The current pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) driving test centre is 63%, calculated from 1.1K 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 64.6% (from 10.8K tests).
Is Edinburgh (Musselburgh) an easy or hard test centre?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is ranked #65 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 63% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh) compare to the UK average?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)'s pass rate is 10 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Edinburgh (Musselburgh) trails the national average by 10 points and is ranked 65 of 72 in its category. Deficits this size almost always mean demanding urban routes: multi-lane roundabouts, heavy traffic and tight manoeuvring.
How many driving tests does Edinburgh (Musselburgh) record?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) has recorded 10.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.0K passed and 3.8K 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Edinburgh (Musselburgh) are Kirkcaldy (67.7%), Livingston (61.2%), Dundee (77.2%) and Glasgow (Shieldhall) (70.3%). Of these, Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Glasgow (Shieldhall) have higher current pass rates than Edinburgh (Musselburgh)'s 63%. Livingston sits lower. 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 6 to 10 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 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 Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
The estimated wait at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is about 6 to 10 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 10.8K 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.