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Glasgow (Baillieston) Driving Test Centre

Car, Cat BGlasgowG2 1ALTougher than average

The Glasgow (Baillieston) driving test centre is located in Glasgow, Scotland (G2 1AL). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, multi-year trend, demographic breakdown, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours, all drawn from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

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Pass rate (2024-25)
44.4%
vs 48.7% UK avg
Tests in period
9.5K
2024-25
National rank
#277
of 323 centres
1st-time pass
44.3%
below UK avg

Pass vs fail at a glance

44.4%passed
failed56.8%

49.1K passed, 64.6K failed, 113.7K total

How Glasgow (Baillieston) compares

Glasgow (Baillieston)
44.4%
UK national average
48.7%
Difference
-4.3 pp

Glasgow (Baillieston) has a slightly tougher pass rate than the UK average. Routes here may be more demanding than rural centres.

Where Glasgow (Baillieston) ranks among 323 centres

Top 15%
Glasgow (Baillieston) sits in the bottom quarter of car pass rates
Rank
#277
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The most common driving test faults nationally

These are the fault types DVSA examiners record most often across all car tests in Great Britain, ranked most to least common. They are a national pattern, not a measurement taken at this centre, but they are the faults worth targeting in practice wherever you sit your test.

  1. 1
    Junctions - observationNot looking properly before pulling out at junctions.
  2. 2
    Mirrors - change directionNot checking mirrors before signalling, changing speed or direction.
  3. 3
    Move off - safelyPulling away without safe control or proper observation.
  4. 4
    Junctions - turning rightPoor positioning or judgement when turning right at junctions.
  5. 5
    Response to signs - traffic lightsMissing or misreading traffic signs, signals or road markings.

This ranking is DVSA national fault data, shown here for context. DVSA does not publish a separate fault breakdown for individual test centres.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.2 pp
Male45.8%
0%UK avg 49.7%100%
Female40.6%
0%UK avg 44.0%100%
Zero faults0.8%
252 candidates passed without a single recorded fault

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~296
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Glasgow (Baillieston) would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

Bogmoor Road
ShieldHall West
Lanarkshire
Glasgow
G51 4TH
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Glasgow (Baillieston)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 G51 4TH, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Glasgow (Baillieston) is in Glasgow, Glasgow City (G2 1AL) and runs DVSA car tests for learners across the local area. The routes are the same fixed set every day; your examiner picks one without telling you which. Glasgow (Baillieston) runs at high cadence: 113.7K tests across 2017-18-2024-25 put it among the busier DVSA centres in the country. The headline numbers carry weight because the sample carries weight.

Out of 323 UK car test centres, Glasgow (Baillieston) ranks 277, which lands it in the bottom quarter nationally. The 44.4% pass rate is 4.3 points below the UK figure of 48.7%. First-attempt figure: 44.3%. UK first-attempt average: 49%. Glasgow (Baillieston) runs 4.7 points behind, candidates who succeed here on the first try are usually the ones who've driven the local routes specifically.

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
Car
DVSA centre ID
glasgow-baillieston

What learners should know about Glasgow (Baillieston)

  • Glasgow (Baillieston) doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • 113.7K tests through this centre over the published window. At that throughput, competition for short-notice slots is constant, set up a cancellation alert and check often.
  • Practising the test routes is the single thing that most reliably moves a candidate's pass odds. Most ADI instructors in Glasgow will have a working knowledge of which routes Glasgow (Baillieston) uses.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Glasgow (Baillieston). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

MT Training (Cheltenham)
3.9K tests, Rank #24
67.1%
Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow)
6.7K tests, Rank #93
56.9%
Hamilton
93.0K tests, Rank #311
39.5%
Hamilton
3.6K tests, Rank #166
67.3%
East Kilbride
19.7K tests, Rank #248
46.4%
Bishopbriggs
53.4K tests, Rank #165
50.5%
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On the day at Glasgow (Baillieston)

Aim to be at Glasgow (Baillieston) ten minutes early. Because parking and waiting facilities are not the same at every DVSA centre, check the approach on the DVSA centre finder (postcode G2 1AL) before the day. Demand is high and the modelled wait is close to 12 to 16 weeks, so an early booking and a cancellation alert are both worth setting up. The examiner needs to see your provisional photocard licence to begin, and the car you bring must be roadworthy, fitted with L plates and a working interior mirror. If MT Training (Cheltenham) is fully booked, Glasgow (Baillieston) is the next closest centre, roughly 4 miles away.

The test runs for around 40 minutes and follows the same DVSA format used at every centre. The examiner checks your eyesight at 20 metres, asks one show-me and one tell-me question, then sits in for the drive. About 20 minutes of it is independent driving, either following a sat nav the examiner sets up or following road signs to a named place. You will do one of four set manoeuvres, and roughly one in three candidates is asked to perform an emergency stop. The drive works through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within about a twenty-minute radius, and at a centre this busy that usually means heavier traffic to read. Across DVSA marking nationally, the fault recorded most often on car tests is junctions - observation, worth drilling on the local routes before your date.

You find out there and then, back at Glasgow (Baillieston). The examiner runs through the faults on the DL25 feedback form and, on a pass, keeps your provisional licence so a full licence follows in the post. Clearing the test means staying under 16 driving faults, that is 15 or fewer, with no serious or dangerous fault; 44.4% of candidates here manage it on the current marking.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Glasgow (Baillieston)?
The current pass rate at Glasgow (Baillieston) driving test centre is 44.4%, calculated from 9.5K tests in 2024-25. The first-time pass rate, candidates passing on their initial attempt, is 44.3%. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 43.2% (from 113.7K tests).
Is Glasgow (Baillieston) an easy or hard test centre?
Glasgow (Baillieston) is ranked #277 of 323 UK car test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of car pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 44.4% compares to a UK average of 48.7%. 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 Glasgow (Baillieston) compare to the UK average?
Glasgow (Baillieston)'s pass rate is 4.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 48.7%. Glasgow (Baillieston) has a slightly tougher pass rate than the UK average. Routes here may be more demanding than rural centres.
How many tests are taken at Glasgow (Baillieston) each year?
Glasgow (Baillieston) has recorded 113.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 49.1K passed and 64.6K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Glasgow (Baillieston)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Glasgow (Baillieston) are MT Training (Cheltenham) (67.1%), Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow) (56.9%), Hamilton (39.5%) and Hamilton (67.3%). Of these, MT Training (Cheltenham), Bishopbriggs LGV (Glasgow), Hamilton have higher current pass rates than Glasgow (Baillieston)'s 44.4%. Hamilton 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 Glasgow (Baillieston)?
Glasgow (Baillieston) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Glasgow (Baillieston) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Glasgow (Baillieston) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. To pass, you must finish with no more than 15 driving (minor) faults and zero serious or dangerous faults. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Glasgow (Baillieston)?
The estimated wait at Glasgow (Baillieston) is about 12 to 16 weeks (high 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 113.7K 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.