Livingston Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Livingston Test Centre

    With a pass rate of 50.1% between April 2023 and March 2024, the Livingston Driving Test Centre sits close to the national average. Situated at Houston Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 5DD, the centre offers convenient access for learners across West Lothian. Test routes from Livingston typically involve a diverse range of road conditions. Expect to navigate busy urban roads, multi-lane roundabouts, and residential streets. Learners should be prepared for potential high-speed sections on dual carriageways or A-roads, as well as testing proficiency in areas with varying speed limits. The industrial estate location means examiners will assess how well candidates handle junctions, pedestrian crossings, and everyday traffic situations. Practising observation skills and lane discipline in these varied environments will be key to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Livingston

    For learner drivers hoping to secure an earlier driving test at Livingston, cancellations do become available. However, finding these coveted slots requires constant vigilance. The Livingston Driving Test Centre, like all DVSA centres, experiences a fluctuating rate of cancellations. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA portal, significantly increasing your chances of finding an open slot at Livingston. Instead of manually checking, let Find Me A Driving Test alert you the moment a cancellation fitting your criteria becomes available.

    Pass rate trend at Livingston

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Livingston, from 2014-15 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Livingston has improved, moving from 43.8% to 50.7% (up 6.9 percentage points). It peaked at 56.9% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 43.8% in 2014-15, with a long-run average of 49.7%. 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 50.7%
    2023-24 51.6%
    2022-23 52.4%
    2021-22 56.9%
    2020-21 54%
    2019-20 48.4%
    2018-19 44.2%
    2017-18 45.8%
    2016-17 48.9%
    2015-16 49.6%
    2014-15 43.8%

    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 Livingston to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.