Driving Test Pass Rates in Meadowbank
Meadowbank has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 68.1% — 20.1 pp above the UK national average of 48%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.
About Meadowbank
Meadowbank is a Scottish city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 520 tests on record — every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.
As a whole, Meadowbank runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 68.1% is 20.1 percentage points above the 48% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.
System Training (Widnes) is the only centre in Meadowbank, with a current pass rate of 68.1%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Meadowbank test routes — not just generic local roads — is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.
Meadowbank vs the UK average
Meadowbank above the UK average pass rate by 20.1 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average — though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.
Easiest & hardest centres in Meadowbank
Pass rate by gender across Meadowbank
Across Meadowbank's test centres, men pass at 63.9% and women at 78.3% — a gender gap of 14.4 percentage points in favour of female candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.
All test centres in Meadowbank
About these statistics
Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city — larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 500 tests on record are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. 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 Meadowbank?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Meadowbank, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Meadowbank?
Across the 1 test centre in Meadowbank, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 68.1% — compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Meadowbank above the UK average by 20.1 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Meadowbank?
System Training (Widnes) currently has the highest pass rate in Meadowbank at 68.1%, based on 520 recorded tests.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Meadowbank?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Meadowbank — the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Meadowbank centre has the best first-time pass rate?
System Training (Widnes) has the highest first-time pass rate in Meadowbank at 0%. 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 Meadowbank?
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 Meadowbank?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Meadowbank 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 Meadowbank?
Not always. Smaller centres in Meadowbank can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes — centres with fewer than 500 tests on record 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 License v3.0. 354 passes recorded across 1 Meadowbank centre. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.