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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Hamilton Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Low WatersML3 6RQHigh pass rate

At Hamilton, 67.3% 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 (2024-25)
67.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
989
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#109
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Hamilton sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 20%, rank #109 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Grangemouth, about 21.2 miles away.

GrangemouthBest nearby
21.2 mi away
79.2%
+11.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

67.3%passed
failed32.7%

All-time 2.3K passed, 1.3K failed, 3.6K total

How Hamilton compares

Hamilton
67.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-4.9 pp

Hamilton sits 4.9 points under the national average, ranked 109 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 Hamilton ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 20%
Hamilton sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#109
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Hamilton has added 15.7 points since 2017-18, from 66.3% to 82%, with its strongest year at 82% in 2024-25.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.5 pp
Male63.9%
0%100%
Female66.4%
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 Hamilton 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

30 Selkirk Street
South
Hamilton
ML3 6RQ
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Hamilton

  • Motorcycle Module 2

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 ML3 6RQ, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Hamilton report to a DVSA centre in Low Waters, South Lanarkshire, postcode ML3 6RQ. The motorcycle module 2 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. 3.6K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Hamilton runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

By raw pass rate Hamilton sits at 67.3%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 2 average over the same window running at 72.2%. The gap (4.9 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #109 of 135, inside the bottom quarter of the country's motorcycle module 2 test centres. First-attempt data for Hamilton 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 2

What learners should know about Hamilton

  • Hamilton 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Hamilton area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Glasgow (Shieldhall)
10.2 mi, 13.3K tests, Rank #133
57.3%
-10.0 pp
Stirling
24.4 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #75
73.3%
+6.0 pp
GrangemouthBest nearby
21.2 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #32
79.2%
+11.9 pp
Bathgate
18.0 mi, 1.9K tests, Rank #117
64.9%
-2.4 pp
Livingston
21.8 mi, 812 tests, Rank #45
77.7%
+10.4 pp
Ayr
31.3 mi, 4.9K tests, Rank #90
71%
+3.7 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Hamilton?
The current pass rate at Hamilton driving test centre is 67.3%, calculated from 989 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 64.2% (from 3.6K tests).
Is Hamilton an easy or hard test centre?
Hamilton is ranked #109 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 67.3% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Hamilton compare to the UK average?
Hamilton's pass rate is 4.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Hamilton sits 4.9 points under the national average, ranked 109 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 Hamilton record?
Hamilton has recorded 3.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.3K passed and 1.3K failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Hamilton?
The closest DVSA test centres to Hamilton are Glasgow (Shieldhall) (57.3%), Stirling (73.3%), Grangemouth (79.2%) and Bathgate (64.9%). Of these, Stirling, Grangemouth have higher current pass rates than Hamilton's 67.3%. Glasgow (Shieldhall), Bathgate 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
The estimated wait at Hamilton 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 3.6K 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.