Centre directory
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Edinburgh (Musselburgh). It combines the recorded centre location around Musselburgh and City of Edinburgh, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
- Anonymous slot: Wed, 14 Oct 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Mon, 2 Nov 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Wed, 4 Nov 2026, Afternoon, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Thu, 3 Dec 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Thu, 3 Dec 2026, Afternoon, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Mon, 7 Dec 2026, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Tue, 15 Dec 2026, Afternoon, Wants earlier or later
- Anonymous slot: Tue, 15 Dec 2026, Afternoon, Wants earlier
- 2 anonymous slots: Fri, 8 Jan 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
- 2 anonymous slots: Mon, 11 Jan 2027, Afternoon, Wants earlier or later
- Anonymous slot: Mon, 11 Jan 2027, Afternoon, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Tue, 12 Jan 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Mon, 18 Jan 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Wed, 20 Jan 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Wed, 10 Feb 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Wed, 24 Feb 2027, Afternoon, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
The recorded address places this centre in an industrial-estate setting around Musselburgh and City of Edinburgh. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Newhailes Road (A6095), Edinburgh Road (A199), Olive Bank Road (A6095), North High Street (A199), Bridge Street (A199), and Mall Avenue (A6095) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Musselburgh.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) recorded a 49.4% pass rate in the published period, 0.1 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 0.7 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 49.9%
- Automatic tests
- 44.6%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 41
- Median wait
- 16 weeks
3,741 first attempts in 2025–26
1,907 automatic tests in 2025–26
1.1% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 131 standard slots still available (5.8%) and 18.8 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
Newhailes Industrial EstateNewhailes RoadOlivebankMusselburghCity of EdinburghEH21 6SJUse the map to plan your arrival around EH21 and orient yourself using Newhailes Road (A6095), Edinburgh Road (A199), and Olive Bank Road (A6095). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
There are 38 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Edinburgh (Musselburgh) test centre?
Edinburgh (Musselburgh) is recorded at Newhailes Industrial Estate, Newhailes Road, Olivebank, Musselburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH21 6SJ. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
Newhailes Road (A6095), Edinburgh Road (A199), Olive Bank Road (A6095), North High Street (A199), Bridge Street (A199), and Mall Avenue (A6095) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
DVSA recorded 6,850 car tests and a 49.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 16 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
The official neighbour dataset lists Edinburgh (Currie), Haddington, and Livingston as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Edinburgh (Musselburgh)?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.