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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Scotland

Glasgow (Shieldhall) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1GlasgowG2 1ALHigh pass rate

Glasgow (Shieldhall) in Glasgow, Scotland has a current pass rate of 70.3%, 2.7 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)
70.3%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.7K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#50
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Glasgow (Shieldhall) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 32%, rank #50 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Dundee, about 64.3 miles away.

DundeeBest nearby
64.3 mi away
77.2%
+6.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

70.3%passed
failed29.7%

All-time 10.8K passed, 5.9K failed, 16.7K total

How Glasgow (Shieldhall) compares

Glasgow (Shieldhall)
70.3%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-2.7 pp

Glasgow (Shieldhall) is 2.7 points behind the national figure and ranked 50 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Glasgow (Shieldhall) ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 32%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#50
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Year-to-year volatility is the story at Glasgow (Shieldhall): 9.4 points separate 2022-23 (72.7%) from 2018-19 (63.3%), even though the endpoints nearly match.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 18.6 pp
Male66.6%
0%100%
Female48.0%
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
~43
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Glasgow (Shieldhall) 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

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 (Shieldhall)

  • 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 (Shieldhall) is in Glasgow, Glasgow City (G2 1AL) and runs DVSA motorcycle module 1 tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. 16.7K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

Out of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres, Glasgow (Shieldhall) ranks 50, which lands it in the lower half nationally. The 70.3% pass rate is 2.7 points below the UK figure of 73%. First-attempt data for Glasgow (Shieldhall) 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 Glasgow (Shieldhall)

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Glasgow (Shieldhall). The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Glasgow (Shieldhall) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Glasgow (Shieldhall). Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Kilmarnock LGV
19.8 mi, 584 tests, Rank #70
57.5%
-12.8 pp
Ayr
31.3 mi, 6.4K tests, Rank #66
62.4%
-7.9 pp
Livingston
28.4 mi, 2.1K tests, Rank #68
61.2%
-9.1 pp
Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
41.6 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #65
63%
-7.3 pp
Kirkcaldy
47.5 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #57
67.7%
-2.6 pp
DundeeBest nearby
64.3 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #18
77.2%
+6.9 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Glasgow (Shieldhall)?
The current pass rate at Glasgow (Shieldhall) driving test centre is 70.3%, calculated from 2.7K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 64.6% (from 16.7K tests).
Is Glasgow (Shieldhall) an easy or hard test centre?
Glasgow (Shieldhall) is ranked #50 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 70.3% 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 Glasgow (Shieldhall) compare to the UK average?
Glasgow (Shieldhall)'s pass rate is 2.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Glasgow (Shieldhall) is 2.7 points behind the national figure and ranked 50 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Glasgow (Shieldhall) record?
Glasgow (Shieldhall) has recorded 16.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 10.8K passed and 5.9K 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 (Shieldhall)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Glasgow (Shieldhall) are Kilmarnock LGV (57.5%), Ayr (62.4%), Livingston (61.2%) and Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (63%). Glasgow (Shieldhall)'s 70.3% is the highest current pass rate among them. Kilmarnock LGV, Ayr, Livingston, Edinburgh (Musselburgh) sit 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 (Shieldhall)?
Glasgow (Shieldhall) 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. 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 (Shieldhall) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Glasgow (Shieldhall) 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 Glasgow (Shieldhall)?
The estimated wait at Glasgow (Shieldhall) 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 16.7K 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.