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Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Edinburgh.

How Edinburgh (Musselburgh) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 49.45%, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Overall
49.45%
2025/26 figures
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Automatic
44.63%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 1st Attempt
49.85%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) male pass rate
48.88%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) male automatic
43.15%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) male first attempt
50.75%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) female pass rate
50.15%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) female automatic
45.77%
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) female first attempt
48.83%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
49.4%
Best year
51.0%
2016/17
Change since 2007/08
+6.8 pts
Years published
18
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 2026 2007/08 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 42.6%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 47.2%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 48.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 48.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 49.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 48.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 45.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 46.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 51.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 46.9%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 42.9%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 41.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 43.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 47.2%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 46.8%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 44.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 47.0%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Edinburgh (Musselburgh) 49.4%, Great Britain 50.0% 49.4% 50.0%
View all 18 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 49.4% 50.0% -0.6 6,850 3,387
2024/25 47.0% 48.7% -1.7 7,800 3,663
2023/24 44.1% 47.9% -3.8 8,573 3,778
2022/23 46.8% 48.4% -1.6 8,007 3,748
2021/22 47.2% 48.9% -1.7 6,685 3,155
2020/21 43.9% 49.8% -5.9 2,311 1,015
2019/20 41.2% 45.9% -4.7 7,754 3,194
2018/19 42.9% 45.8% -2.9 7,307 3,137
2017/18 46.9% 46.3% +0.6 7,376 3,461
2016/17 51.0% 47.1% +3.9 7,307 3,726
2015/16 46.9% 47.0% -0.2 7,250 3,397
2014/15 45.7% 46.9% -1.2 7,907 3,612
2013/14 48.5% 47.1% +1.4 7,657 3,713
2012/13 49.3% 47.1% +2.1 7,012 3,454
2011/12 48.7% 46.9% +1.8 8,217 4,002
2009/10 48.1% 45.9% +2.2 6,303 3,030
2008/09 47.2% 45.3% +1.9 6,987 3,296
2007/08 42.6% 44.2% -1.6 2,149 916

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Edinburgh (Musselburgh), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
16.0 weeks
4.1 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+0.7 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.8%
131 of 2,251 slots
Weeks to open availability
18.8
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 7.4 weeks September 2024 — 5.3 weeks October 2024 — 5.0 weeks November 2024 — 8.0 weeks December 2024 — 8.7 weeks January 2025 — 8.6 weeks February 2025 — 9.0 weeks March 2025 — 9.6 weeks April 2025 — 7.1 weeks May 2025 — 13.0 weeks June 2025 — 12.7 weeks July 2025 — 15.3 weeks August 2025 — 15.6 weeks September 2025 — 19.4 weeks October 2025 — 15.2 weeks November 2025 — 17.6 weeks December 2025 — 15.3 weeks January 2026 — 19.4 weeks February 2026 — 20.0 weeks March 2026 — 16.3 weeks April 2026 — 17.3 weeks May 2026 — 19.1 weeks June 2026 — 16.1 weeks July 2026 — 16.0 weeks 16.0

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 16.0 wks 2,251 2,120 5.8%
June 2026 16.1 wks 2,158 2,010 6.9%
May 2026 19.1 wks 2,400 2,262 5.8%
April 2026 17.3 wks 2,331 2,209 5.2%
March 2026 16.3 wks 2,235 2,110 5.6%
February 2026 20.0 wks 2,278 2,183 4.2%
January 2026 19.4 wks 2,110 1,993 5.5%
December 2025 15.3 wks 2,282 2,124 6.9%
November 2025 17.6 wks 2,260 2,163 4.3%
October 2025 15.2 wks 2,401 2,376 1.0%
September 2025 19.4 wks 2,733 2,581 5.6%
August 2025 15.6 wks 2,770 2,607 5.9%
July 2025 15.3 wks 2,760 2,597 5.9%
June 2025 12.7 wks 2,732 2,554 6.5%
May 2025 13.0 wks 2,598 2,431 6.4%
April 2025 7.1 wks 2,354 2,191 6.9%
March 2025 9.6 wks 2,199 2,074 5.7%
February 2025 9.0 wks 2,233 2,120 5.1%
January 2025 8.6 wks 2,391 2,236 6.5%
December 2024 8.7 wks 2,423 2,100 13.3%
November 2024 8.0 wks 2,466 2,107 14.6%
October 2024 5.0 wks 2,662 2,068 22.3%
September 2024 5.3 wks 2,660 1,965 26.1%
August 2024 7.4 wks 2,788 1,995 28.4%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 49.45% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is 16.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre is located at Newhailes Industrial Estate, Edinburgh. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence