Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre · Scotland

Glasgow (Shieldhall)

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

Pass rate
64.6%
Total tests
16.7K
National rank
#71
of 80
1st-time pass
0%

How Glasgow (Shieldhall) compares

Glasgow (Shieldhall)
64.6%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+16.6 pp

Glasgow (Shieldhall) performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2017-18: 66.6%
2018-19: 63.3%
2019-20: 63.5%
2020-21: 68.4%
2021-22: 69.4%
2022-23: 72.7%
2023-24: 69.8%
2024-25: 68.6%
2017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
66.6%
Female pass rate
48%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Glasgow (Shieldhall)

  • Pass rates at Glasgow (Shieldhall) run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Glasgow (Shieldhall)?

The current overall pass rate at Glasgow (Shieldhall) driving test centre is 64.6%, based on 16.7K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Glasgow (Shieldhall) an easy or hard test centre?

Glasgow (Shieldhall) is ranked #71 out of 80 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 64.6% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Glasgow (Shieldhall) compare to the UK average?

Glasgow (Shieldhall)'s pass rate is 16.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Glasgow (Shieldhall)?

Glasgow (Shieldhall) has recorded 16.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 10.8K passed and 5.9K failed.

Where can I see Glasgow (Shieldhall) on a map?

Open the interactive map to see Glasgow (Shieldhall) alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.