Baillieston GlasgowDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Glasgow (Baillieston) conducted 10,428 car practical tests and 4,947 candidates passed: a 47.4% pass rate, -2.6 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 193 of 267 centres and 27 of 36 in Scotland.
Practise Baillieston Glasgow routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 20 practice routes near Baillieston Glasgow with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Baillieston Glasgow pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Baillieston Glasgow
The pass rate in 2025/26 (47.4%) was almost the same as in 2021/22. Test volumes changed too, from 5,974 to 10,428 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Baillieston Glasgow | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 5,974 | 2,811 | 47.1% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 8,165 | 3,647 | 44.7% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 9,793 | 4,441 | 45.3% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 9,478 | 4,211 | 44.4% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 10,428 | 4,947 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was March 2026 (51.3% from 906 tests) and the weakest was August 2025 (40.8%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Baillieston Glasgow
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Bishopbriggs (10 km, 49.8%).
What the test at Baillieston Glasgow involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Baillieston Glasgow driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 4,947 passes from 10,428 car practical tests at Glasgow (Baillieston), a pass rate of 47.4%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Baillieston Glasgow?
- 2,430 of 5,062 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (48%). 87 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Baillieston Glasgow?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Bishopbriggs, about 10 km away, at 49.8% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Baillieston Glasgow?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 20 practice route patterns around Baillieston Glasgow. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.