--- title: "Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre | 47% Pass Rate" description: "Edinburgh (Musselburgh) driving test centre in East Lothian — 47% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East Lothian", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/east-lothian" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Edinburgh (Musselburgh)" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/east-lothian/edinburgh-musselburgh", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Newhailes Industrial Estate, Newhailes Road, Musselburgh", "postalCode": "EH21 6SJ", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 55.942, "longitude": -3.058 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How soon can I rebook if I fail?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you fail your driving test, you must wait at least 10 working days before you can take another one. This period allows you time to practice and improve on the areas identified as needing work during your previous test. You can book your next test as soon as you receive your असफल test report, but the test date itself must be after the 10-day waiting period." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I change my test to this centre after booking?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, you can change your driving test centre after you have made your initial booking. You will need your driving licence number and theory test pass certificate number to make this change online via the DVSA website. Be aware that changing your test centre might affect the availability of test dates." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) commonly involve a combination of urban and potentially semi-rural roads. You can expect to encounter residential areas with parked cars, busy main roads with varying speed limits, and a variety of junctions and roundabouts. Practising in and around Musselburgh will help familiarise you with these conditions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "On the day of your driving test, you must bring your provisional driving licence. If you have an old-style paper licence, you must also bring a valid passport. Without the correct and valid identification, your driving test will be cancelled, and you will lose your test fee." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is advisable to check specific parking arrangements directly with the Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre or with your driving instructor. 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Edinburgh (Musselburgh) # Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in East Lothian. ## Quick facts - Newhailes Industrial Estate, Newhailes Road, Musselburgh, EH21 6SJ - Pass rate: **47%** (2024-25) - County: **East Lothian** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=55.942&mlon=-3.058#map=15/55.942/-3.058) ## About Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Test Centre The Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Driving Test Centre is situated at the edge of the historic town of Musselburgh, East Lothian, offering a diverse array of driving conditions. Test routes typically encompass a mix of urban roads, covering residential streets known for parked cars and potential hazards, and busier main roads that demand confident decision-making and lane discipline. Expect to navigate through areas with varying speed limits and roundabouts, as well as encountering pedestrian crossings and junctions. The centre's location in East Lothian also means that test candidates may experience some semi-rural roads, requiring adaptability to different road types. Examiners will assess your ability to handle these varied environments safely and competently. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the nature of this centre’s routes suggests a thorough preparation across different driving scenarios is beneficial for a successful outcome. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) Finding driving test cancellations at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) can significantly reduce your waiting time. Learners often face lengthy waits for a test slot, but cancellations free up earlier appointments. Our service constantly monitors the DVSA system 24/7 for new driving test openings at Edinburgh (Musselburgh). When a suitable slot becomes available, we notify you immediately, allowing you to book your test sooner. This dedicated scanning increases your chances of securing an ideal test date that fits your schedule, helping you get on the road faster. [Get cancellation alerts for Edinburgh (Musselburgh)](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh), from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Edinburgh (Musselburgh) has improved, moving from 42.6% to 47% (up 4.4 percentage points). It peaked at 51% in 2016-17 and was lowest at 41.2% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 46.4%. 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 47% 2023-24 44.1% 2022-23 46.8% 2021-22 47.2% 2020-21 43.9% 2019-20 41.2% 2018-19 42.9% 2017-18 46.9% 2016-17 51% 2015-16 46.9% 2014-15 45.7% 2013-14 48.5% 2012-13 49.3% 2011-12 48.7% 2009-10 48.1% 2008-09 47.2% 2007-08 42.6% ## Frequently asked questions ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ### What are the test routes like at this centre? ### What identification do I need to bring? ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Edinburgh (Musselburgh)** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Edinburgh (Currie) 16.4 km away ](/test-centres/city-of-edinburgh/edinburgh-currie) - [ Haddington 17.5 km away ](/test-centres/east-lothian/haddington) - [ Livingston 28.9 km away ](/test-centres/uk/livingston) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.