Glasgow (Baillieston) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Glasgow City.

    About Glasgow (Baillieston) Test Centre

    Glasgow (Baillieston) Driving Test Centre is situated in the east end of Glasgow, making it a key location for learners in the city and surrounding areas. The centre's urban setting means test routes frequently involve navigating busy main roads, complex junctions, and residential streets. Candidates should prepare for a variety of challenging traffic conditions, including roundabouts and pedestrian crossings, which are typical of a city driving environment. Given its location, test routes often incorporate elements of both high-speed carriageways and quieter, more intricate suburban roads. While specific pass rates fluctuate, urban centres like Baillieston typically reflect the demands of city driving, suggesting candidates should be proficient in all aspects of road safety and awareness to succeed. Its position near major routes like the M8 and A8 allows for varied test scenarios, from dual carriageways to local access roads.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Glasgow (Baillieston)

    For learners seeking an earlier driving test at Glasgow (Baillieston), cancellations can become available unexpectedly. These cancellations arise when other candidates reschedule or cancel their own tests. Securing one of these coveted early slots traditionally required persistent checking of the DVSA website. However, Find Me A Driving Test offers a streamlined solution, scanning the DVSA system 24/7 for new driving test openings at Glasgow (Baillieston). This significantly increases your chances of finding and booking a sooner test date without the constant manual effort.

    Pass rate trend at Glasgow (Baillieston)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Glasgow (Baillieston), from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Glasgow (Baillieston) has improved, moving from 37.9% to 44.4% (up 6.5 percentage points). It peaked at 47.1% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 37.9% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 43.1%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 44.4%
    2023-24 45.3%
    2022-23 44.7%
    2021-22 47.1%
    2020-21 44.7%
    2019-20 42.4%
    2018-19 40.2%
    2017-18 42.8%
    2016-17 44.2%
    2015-16 43%
    2014-15 44.2%
    2013-14 44.4%
    2012-13 44.9%
    2011-12 42.9%
    2009-10 40.2%
    2008-09 40.2%
    2007-08 37.9%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Glasgow (Baillieston) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.