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Glasgow (Shieldhall) Driving Test Centre

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How Glasgow (Shieldhall) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 39.93%, 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%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) Overall
39.93%
2025/26 figures
Glasgow (Shieldhall) Automatic
37.16%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) 1st Attempt
38.96%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) male pass rate
38.88%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) male automatic
35.47%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) male first attempt
37.74%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) female pass rate
41.42%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) female automatic
38.38%
Glasgow (Shieldhall) female first attempt
40.57%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
39.9%
Best year
40.9%
2020/21
Change since 2007/08
+5.1 pts
Years published
18
Glasgow (Shieldhall) Great Britain average
30% 36% 43% 49% 55% 2008 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 2026 2007/08 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 34.8%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 38.6%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 36.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 37.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 38.0%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 38.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 37.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 37.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 39.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 37.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 37.0%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 38.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 40.9%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 40.8%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 36.6%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 39.8%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 37.7%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Glasgow (Shieldhall) 39.9%, Great Britain 50.0% 39.9% 50.0%
View all 18 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 39.9% 50.0% -10.1 7,019 2,803
2024/25 37.7% 48.7% -11.0 6,792 2,563
2023/24 39.8% 47.9% -8.1 5,931 2,358
2022/23 36.6% 48.4% -11.8 5,868 2,147
2021/22 40.8% 48.9% -8.1 5,318 2,169
2020/21 40.9% 49.8% -8.9 1,392 569
2019/20 38.5% 45.9% -7.5 5,487 2,110
2018/19 37.0% 45.8% -8.8 6,311 2,332
2017/18 37.6% 46.3% -8.7 6,751 2,541
2016/17 39.7% 47.1% -7.4 6,899 2,737
2015/16 37.9% 47.0% -9.1 5,970 2,263
2014/15 37.6% 46.9% -9.2 6,101 2,297
2013/14 38.8% 47.1% -8.3 5,997 2,326
2012/13 38.0% 47.1% -9.2 6,213 2,360
2011/12 37.3% 46.9% -9.6 6,917 2,583
2009/10 36.3% 45.9% -9.6 7,093 2,573
2008/09 38.6% 45.3% -6.7 8,042 3,106
2007/08 34.8% 44.2% -9.4 7,226 2,517

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
16.3 weeks
4.4 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+3.5 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
2.7%
93 of 3,427 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
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 — 7.0 weeks September 2024 — 7.6 weeks October 2024 — 8.0 weeks November 2024 — 12.9 weeks December 2024 — 13.6 weeks January 2025 — 14.3 weeks February 2025 — 15.6 weeks March 2025 — 14.9 weeks April 2025 — 16.6 weeks May 2025 — 15.3 weeks June 2025 — 12.2 weeks July 2025 — 12.8 weeks August 2025 — 15.9 weeks September 2025 — 10.1 weeks October 2025 — 8.2 weeks November 2025 — 9.2 weeks December 2025 — 9.6 weeks January 2026 — 11.1 weeks February 2026 — 14.7 weeks March 2026 — 13.1 weeks April 2026 — 10.7 weeks May 2026 — 12.3 weeks June 2026 — 14.0 weeks July 2026 — 16.3 weeks 16.3

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 16.3 wks 3,427 3,334 2.7%
June 2026 14.0 wks 3,641 3,548 2.6%
May 2026 12.3 wks 3,923 3,785 3.5%
April 2026 10.7 wks 3,793 3,614 4.7%
March 2026 13.1 wks 3,070 2,967 3.4%
February 2026 14.7 wks 2,784 2,668 4.2%
January 2026 11.1 wks 2,808 2,654 5.5%
December 2025 9.6 wks 2,848 2,698 5.3%
November 2025 9.2 wks 2,571 2,456 4.5%
October 2025 8.2 wks 1,929 1,922 0.4%
September 2025 10.1 wks 2,215 2,105 5.0%
August 2025 15.9 wks 1,870 1,788 4.4%
July 2025 12.8 wks 1,920 1,843 4.0%
June 2025 12.2 wks 2,255 2,177 3.5%
May 2025 15.3 wks 2,243 2,117 5.6%
April 2025 16.6 wks 1,771 1,699 4.1%
March 2025 14.9 wks 1,860 1,779 4.4%
February 2025 15.6 wks 2,211 2,125 3.9%
January 2025 14.3 wks 2,458 2,324 5.5%
December 2024 13.6 wks 2,476 2,204 11.0%
November 2024 12.9 wks 2,642 2,144 18.8%
October 2024 8.0 wks 2,796 1,916 31.5%
September 2024 7.6 wks 2,835 1,645 42.0%
August 2024 7.0 wks 2,738 1,580 42.3%

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 Glasgow (Shieldhall) 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 Glasgow (Shieldhall) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 39.93% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Glasgow (Shieldhall)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Glasgow (Shieldhall) is 16.3 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Glasgow (Shieldhall) Driving Test Centre?
Glasgow (Shieldhall) Driving Test Centre is located at Bogmoor Road, Glasgow. 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