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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Scotland

Livingston Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1LivingstonEH54 6GSHigh pass rate

Livingston in Livingston records a 61.2% pass rate against a UK average of 73%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

Pass rate (2024-25)
61.2%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
590
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#68
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

Livingston sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 7%, rank #68 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Dundee, about 45.1 miles away.

DundeeBest nearby
45.1 mi away
77.2%
+16.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

61.2%passed
failed38.8%

All-time 1.3K passed, 723 failed, 2.1K total

How Livingston compares

Livingston
61.2%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-11.8 pp

The gap at Livingston is 11.8 points below the national average (ranked 68 of 72 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.

Where Livingston ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 7%
Livingston sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#68
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Livingston has given up 6.6 points since 2014-15 (63.6% then, 57% now); the low water mark was 54.3% in 2023-24.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 23.2 pp
Male67.3%
0%100%
Female44.1%
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 Livingston 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

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

Houston Industrial Estate
Livingston
EH54 5DE
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Livingston

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • lorry and bus
  • 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 EH54 5DE, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at EH54 6GS, that's Livingston in Livingston, West Lothian. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 2.1K tests over 2014-15-2024-25. Livingston 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.

Rank: #68 of 72. Pass rate: 61.2%. UK average: 73%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Livingston in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 Livingston

  • Livingston is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • Ask any instructor working Livingston about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Livingston. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.
On the marking sheet

Whether you pass at Livingston is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and move off, safety is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

Take move off, safety. Forgetting the right-shoulder blind-spot check; bouncing back to seated position after the mirror check without looking. Most of the argument about what is a minor and what is a serious comes down to cases like that one, so it is worth knowing which side of the line yours falls on before an examiner decides it for you.

Is that a fault?Show me, tell me questionsTest day readiness check

Six-point check on every move-off: left mirror, centre mirror, right mirror, right shoulder, left shoulder, signal. Practise until the sequence is reflexive. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
13.6 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #65
63%
+1.8 pp
Kirkcaldy
23.3 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #57
67.7%
+6.5 pp
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
28.4 mi, 16.7K tests, Rank #50
70.3%
+9.1 pp
DundeeBest nearby
45.1 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #18
77.2%
+16.0 pp
Kilmarnock LGV
42.5 mi, 584 tests, Rank #70
57.5%
-3.7 pp
Carlisle
72.0 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #32
75.2%
+14.0 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at Livingston until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise vehicle loadingRoad signs

Loads, roof racks, towing and keeping the vehicle stable and legal. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Livingston?
The current pass rate at Livingston driving test centre is 61.2%, calculated from 590 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 65% (from 2.1K tests).
Is Livingston an easy or hard test centre?
Livingston is ranked #68 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 61.2% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Livingston compare to the UK average?
Livingston's pass rate is 11.8 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. The gap at Livingston is 11.8 points below the national average (ranked 68 of 72 in its category), one of the tougher spreads in the network; candidates who train on the actual local roads close most of it.
How many driving tests does Livingston record?
Livingston has recorded 2.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.3K passed and 723 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 Livingston?
The closest DVSA test centres to Livingston are Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (63%), Kirkcaldy (67.7%), Glasgow (Shieldhall) (70.3%) and Dundee (77.2%). Of these, Edinburgh (Musselburgh), Kirkcaldy, Glasgow (Shieldhall), Dundee have higher current pass rates than Livingston's 61.2%. 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 Livingston?
Livingston 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. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Livingston and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Livingston 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 Livingston?
The estimated wait at Livingston 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 2.1K 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.

DVSA data period: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources