Changes to Heavy Vehicle testing in early 2026
Changes to Heavy Vehicle testing in early 2026
Over the last few months, we’ve sent out information on some of the changes coming into the heavy vehicle testing process.
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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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.
Digital accounts for vehicle testing customers – taking a user centred approach
Listening to what our users say is a key part of making the service successful. User researcher for the Commercial Vehicle Services project, Arriyana Chundavadra, shares what user research is and what we've learnt.
Buying part worn tyres – what operators need to know
It's important to know what to look for when buying part-worn tyres including those on a used car. This blog post explains more and about the role of DVSA's Market Surveillance Unit making sure any sold comply with the relevant safety regulations.
Heavy Vehicle Testing Review recommendations – updating you on our progress
Neil Barlow, Head of Vehicle Policy and Engineering, gives more detail on our work to implement the recommendations from the review.
Encouraging bus operators to keep to their timetables
Buses play a key role in getting people to their destinations. This blog post explains more about what operators can do to help keep your services running on time.