Using DVSA Data
As part of DVSA’s routine work we collect data – for example from the annual test or MOT.
In line with wider government policy, we make as much of that data available publicly or to the customers who have a direct interest in it.
What we're working on: improving our digital services
Gordon Thomson, DVSA's Head of Vehicle Testing, explains the work we’re doing to improve our digital services in the latest what we're working on blog post.
Maintaining Professional Standards
Some of you are reaching the end of your Driver Qualification Card’s (DQC) life. So you’ll need to make sure that your training is booked and logged as soon as you can and certainly before it expires.
DVSA Vision 2030 and what it means for enforcement
DVSA’s vision to 2030 sets out how we will be keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably.
In the latest blog post, Caroline Hicks, DVSA Head Regulatory Services and Transformation, explains our plans for the future.
Moving to a digital first approach in heavy vehicle testing
It’s been a while since we updated you on how our digital transformation project for heavy vehicle testing (Commercial Vehicle Service) has progressed. Since that update, we successfully rolled out the new Manage Your Vehicle Testing (MyVT) digital service across …
What DVSA’s strategy and vision looks like for vehicle testing
In our latest Moving On blog post, Gordon Thomson explains what our strategic plan to 2025 and vision to 2030 looks like for vehicle testing. He shares some of the proposed positive changes around going paperless, making our data more accessible, and more.
Bus fire investigation reveals important lessons for industry to take forward
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Ian Bartlett, Posted on:
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Guides and reports, Maintenance workshop, Vehicle testing
Ian Bartlett explores the recently completed study into bus fires reported to DVSA. We also take a look at how and why its so important to ensure that proper maintenance and repair of buses and coaches is carried out to help reduce risk for bus and coach operators.
The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness has been updated
Today, 18 April 2023, we've updated the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness. It will still give you advice on different types of inspection, the inspection intervals, data storage, and essential reviews. We have been working with the industry to make changes that will improve guidance …
Why you should never get tired of hearing about good tyre management
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Steve Cope, Posted on:
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Categories:
Features, Guides and reports, Maintenance workshop, Vehicle testing
Good tyre management is essential for every heavy vehicle operator. Our Policy Specialist Steve Cope explores what a good system looks like and shares some examples of bad tyres we’ve seen at annual test.
Operators and large loader cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities
Operators need to know their responsibilities when using large loader vehicle mounted cranes.