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Driving Test Pass Rates in Glasgow

Glasgow has 8 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 41.3% 7.4 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Pass rates across its centres run from 37.7% to 44.4%. The full ranking, gender split and first-time pass rate are below.

Centres
8
in Glasgow
Avg car pass rate
41.3%
-7.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
402.7K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Glasgow

Glasgow has 8 DVSA driving test centres, and across its car (category B) test centres the pass rate runs from 37.7% at Glasgow (Shieldhall) up to 44.4% at Glasgow (Baillieston) (2024-25 DVSA data). That is a 6.7 percentage point gap between the easiest and hardest centre in the city, so the centre you book is one of the bigger factors within your control.

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 41.3%, 7.4 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 402.7K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Glasgow vs the UK average

Glasgow
volume-weighted average
41.3%
-7.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Glasgow below the UK average pass rate by 7.4 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Glasgow

Highest pass rate
1
Ritchies (Glasgow)
3.3K tests (2023-24), #24
72.9%
2
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
2.7K tests (2024-25), #50
70.3%
3
MT Training (Cheltenham)
1.5K tests (2024-25), #47
67.1%
Lowest pass rate
1
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
6.8K tests (2024-25), #318
37.7%
2
Glasgow (Anniesland)
8.6K tests (2024-25), #300
40.8%
3
Glasgow (Baillieston)
9.5K tests (2024-25), #277
44.4%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Glasgow

Male pass rate
46.1%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
41.8%
weighted city average

Across Glasgow's test centres, men pass at 46.1% and women at 41.8% a gender gap of 4.3 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (3)
347.8K tests on record
Glasgow (Baillieston)
9.5K tests in 2024-25
44.4%
Glasgow (Anniesland)
8.6K tests in 2024-25
40.8%
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
6.8K tests in 2024-25
37.7%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
16.7K tests on record
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
2.7K tests in 2024-25
70.3%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
13.3K tests on record
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
2.1K tests in 2024-25
57.3%
HGV / LGV (4)
24.9K tests on record
Ritchies (Glasgow)
3.3K tests in 2023-24
72.9%
MT Training (Cheltenham)
1.5K tests in 2024-25
67.1%
Glasgow LGV
1.6K tests in 2022-23
65.8%
GTG (Glasgow)
2.7K tests in 2024-25
62.6%

All test centres in Glasgow

01
Ritchies (Glasgow)
10.8K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #24
72.9%
pass
02
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
16.7K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #50
70.3%
pass
03
MT Training (Cheltenham)
3.9K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #47
67.1%
pass
04
Glasgow LGV
1.6K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #51
65.8%
pass
05
GTG (Glasgow)
8.6K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #64
62.6%
pass
06
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
13.3K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #133
57.3%
pass
07
Glasgow (Baillieston)
113.7K tests, Car, National rank #277
44.4%
pass
08
Glasgow (Anniesland)
131.1K tests, Car, National rank #300
40.8%
pass
09
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
102.9K tests, Car, National rank #318
37.7%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. The best-performing centre in Glasgow is Glasgow (Baillieston) at 44.4% (2024-25), and the toughest is Glasgow (Shieldhall) at 37.7% (2024-25). Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Glasgow?
There are 8 DVSA driving test centres in Glasgow, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Glasgow?
Across Glasgow's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 41.3%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Glasgow below the UK average by 7.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Glasgow?
Glasgow (Baillieston) has the highest pass rate in Glasgow at 44.4% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 9.5K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Glasgow?
Glasgow (Shieldhall) has the lowest pass rate in Glasgow at 37.7% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 6.8K tests in the period. Its routes may be more demanding than the city average.
Which Glasgow centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Glasgow (Baillieston) has the highest first-time pass rate in Glasgow at 44.3% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Glasgow?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Glasgow?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Glasgow is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Glasgow?
Not always. Smaller centres in Glasgow can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 178.0K passes recorded across 8 Glasgow centres.