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Paisley Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Paisley 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 Paisley.

How Paisley compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 48.62%, 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%
Paisley Overall
48.62%
2025/26 figures
Paisley Automatic
44.05%
Paisley 1st Attempt
47.10%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Paisley male pass rate
48.99%
Paisley male automatic
44.41%
Paisley male first attempt
47.47%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Paisley female pass rate
48.17%
Paisley female automatic
43.85%
Paisley female first attempt
46.65%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
48.6%
Best year
57.1%
2020/21
Change since 2007/08
+7.8 pts
Years published
19
Paisley Great Britain average
30% 39% 48% 56% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Paisley 40.8%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Paisley 42.5%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Paisley 42.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Paisley 39.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Paisley 37.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Paisley 42.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Paisley 41.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Paisley 44.7%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Paisley 44.0%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Paisley 43.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Paisley 46.1%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Paisley 46.3%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Paisley 45.4%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Paisley 57.1%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Paisley 54.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Paisley 49.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Paisley 49.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Paisley 46.6%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Paisley 48.6%, Great Britain 50.0% 48.6% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 48.6% 50.0% -1.4 7,912 3,847
2024/25 46.6% 48.7% -2.1 5,777 2,691
2023/24 49.1% 47.9% +1.2 6,164 3,026
2022/23 49.3% 48.4% +1.0 5,305 2,616
2021/22 54.7% 48.9% +5.8 4,654 2,547
2020/21 57.1% 49.8% +7.3 1,183 675
2019/20 45.4% 45.9% -0.6 5,661 2,568
2018/19 46.3% 45.8% +0.5 5,744 2,658
2017/18 46.1% 46.3% -0.2 6,438 2,966
2016/17 43.8% 47.1% -3.3 6,737 2,950
2015/16 44.0% 47.0% -3.0 6,022 2,650
2014/15 44.7% 46.9% -2.2 5,512 2,465
2013/14 41.4% 47.1% -5.7 5,503 2,278
2012/13 42.3% 47.1% -4.9 5,407 2,285
2011/12 37.9% 46.9% -9.0 6,574 2,490
2010/11 39.4% 46.3% -7.0 6,972 2,744
2009/10 42.2% 45.9% -3.7 6,670 2,813
2008/09 42.5% 45.3% -2.8 6,456 2,744
2007/08 40.8% 44.2% -3.4 6,986 2,853

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
13.7 weeks
1.8 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
-1.7 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
3.5%
90 of 2,575 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 — 5.6 weeks September 2024 — 8.6 weeks October 2024 — 7.4 weeks November 2024 — 8.7 weeks December 2024 — 7.7 weeks January 2025 — 10.7 weeks February 2025 — 10.7 weeks March 2025 — 11.1 weeks April 2025 — 14.3 weeks May 2025 — 11.6 weeks June 2025 — 16.1 weeks July 2025 — 15.4 weeks August 2025 — 12.3 weeks September 2025 — 16.3 weeks October 2025 — 14.1 weeks November 2025 — 14.6 weeks December 2025 — 14.4 weeks January 2026 — 16.7 weeks February 2026 — 16.3 weeks March 2026 — 15.1 weeks April 2026 — 14.4 weeks May 2026 — 11.7 weeks June 2026 — 13.6 weeks July 2026 — 13.7 weeks 13.7

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 13.7 wks 2,575 2,485 3.5%
June 2026 13.6 wks 2,734 2,626 4.0%
May 2026 11.7 wks 2,615 2,499 4.4%
April 2026 14.4 wks 2,764 2,646 4.3%
March 2026 15.1 wks 2,573 2,436 5.3%
February 2026 16.3 wks 2,609 2,483 4.8%
January 2026 16.7 wks 2,874 2,739 4.7%
December 2025 14.4 wks 2,938 2,820 4.0%
November 2025 14.6 wks 3,040 2,925 3.8%
October 2025 14.1 wks 2,982 2,967 0.5%
September 2025 16.3 wks 3,239 3,063 5.4%
August 2025 12.3 wks 3,014 2,832 6.0%
July 2025 15.4 wks 2,805 2,644 5.7%
June 2025 16.1 wks 2,496 2,385 4.4%
May 2025 11.6 wks 2,416 2,274 5.9%
April 2025 14.3 wks 2,431 2,295 5.6%
March 2025 11.1 wks 2,361 2,228 5.6%
February 2025 10.7 wks 2,467 2,327 5.7%
January 2025 10.7 wks 2,700 2,256 16.4%
December 2024 7.7 wks 2,654 2,047 22.9%
November 2024 8.7 wks 1,871 1,640 12.3%
October 2024 7.4 wks 1,959 1,518 22.5%
September 2024 8.6 wks 2,074 1,601 22.8%
August 2024 5.6 wks 1,957 1,507 23.0%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 48.62% · UK average: 50.04%

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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 Paisley 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 Paisley Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 48.62% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Paisley?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Paisley is 13.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Paisley Driving Test Centre?
Paisley Driving Test Centre is located at St James Business Centre, Paisley. 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