The Latest Breaking News from DVSA

DVSA issues warning to drivers over three MOT mistakes resulting in £2,500 fine

Drivers have been sent a warning by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) advising them to carry out safety checks amid three items being named to as the most 'at risk' of failing during an MOT.

Glasgow Live · Feb 4, 2022

DVSA issues warning over MOT mistakes that could land drivers with £2,500 fine

Drivers are responsible for checking if their car is 'roadworthy' - and the vehicle can be deemed unsafe even if you have a current MOT certificate.

Daily Record · Feb 4, 2022

Lorry driver crisis now fuelled by 'shortage of HGV test examiners'

The DVSA has said having additional testing capacity in Bristol is a priority

Bristol Post · Jan 31, 2022

Learner drivers who fail test may have to wait 28 days to rebook under new plans

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has proposed increasing the wait time to encourage leaners to ‘think twice’ before trying a test unprepared.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Some learner drivers forced to wait up to 10 months for tests amid Covid backlog

Recruitment drive for 300 examiners reportedly under way to help clear backlog

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

Driving instructor slammed for selling last minute test slots at five times the price

Driving instructor Steve Cogan has been branded 'selfish' for advertising last minute driving test slots for highly inflated prices - but he says he's just the middle-man

Daily Mirror · Jan 22, 2022

'There's no meaningful reconsideration': MP blasts DVSA over plans to close Tameside's only driving test centre

The DVSA said it would continue with plans to shut the Hyde test centre down in April, but assured no tests will be cancelled

Manchester Evening News · Jan 21, 2022

New DVSA driving and theory test changes coming into force this year

The changes could see you paying more when booking your tests.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2022

The fight to save Tameside's only driving test centre

Drivers from the borough will be forced to use test centres in Oldham and Stockport, MPs have said

Manchester Evening News · Jan 18, 2022

Standard Life swoops for second bite of York's Old Fire Station after DVSA letting agreed

Helmsley Group with London Ebor agrees deal for city centre location

Birmingham Post · Jan 17, 2022