FOI release

DVSA FOI disclosure log, December 2020

Updated 31 December 2021
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Request reference Request status Request summary Date the response was issued
IA/01205/20 Fully successful Data for theory test certificates that have expired, or will expire, with the practical test pass still outstanding between the dates of 05/11/20 - 31/12/20. 22/12/2020
IA/01217/20 Fully successful Monthly breakdown of the number of lapsed theory tests recorded, from October 2017 to October 2020. 03/12/2020
IA/01230/20 Fully successful The number of learner drivers failing their practical driving test in the past 12 months due to not meeting the 'standards of vision for driving' when asked to read out a number plate on a parked vehicle, broken down by age if possible? The number of them that went on to take the DVSA standard eyesight test at their next test and the pass/fail rate of subsequent re-tests? 01/12/2020
IA/01243/20 Fully successful 1) The number of test centres in the United Kingdom 2) The number of test centres in the United Kingdom where the waiting rooms remain closed 3) The number of test centres in Scotland 4) The number of test centres in Scotland where waiting rooms remain closed 5) In cases where waiting rooms remain closed, what provision is being made to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of self employed driving instructors using your premises 10/12/2020
IA/01246/20 Fully successful What is the current backlog of people waiting to take their driving tests? Do you have any additional measures to clear this backlog after the lockdown? Can you publish any documnets you have on the decision not to offer tests to critical workers? 04/12/2020
IA/01273/20 Fully successful How many vehicles have failed there annual MOT test on defective, excessively corroded or broken Automotive Chassis Suspension Springs (Coil Springs)? 11/12/2020
IA/01278/20 Fully successful The number of car theory test passes in the DVSA's financial year 2019/20, broken down by the number of attempts taken to pass? 15/12/2020
IA/01282/20 Fully successful MOT Testing Station applications that have been placed in the Old Trafford M16 area. Is there a source where we can see what applications have been made and what their application status is ?What is the policy on consultation with local residents and local businesses? 11/12/2020
IA/01285/20 Fully successful 1. A yearly breakdown of the number of Class 3 & 4 MOT tests where the vehicle failed due to a fault within the category '8.2. Exhaust emissions'. Please could you provide a breakdown for the past five years, starting with 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. 2. A yearly breakdown of the number of these faults that were classed as Dangerous Defects. Please could you provide a breakdown for the past five years, starting with 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. 3. A yearly breakdown of the number of these faults that were classed as Major Defects. Please could you provide a breakdown for the past five years, starting with 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. 4. A yearly breakdown of the number of Class 3 & 4 MOT tests where the vehicle failed due to a fault within the category '8.2. Exhaust emissions' and had the fuel type 'petrol'. Please could you provide a breakdown for the past five years, starting with 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. 5. A yearly breakdown of the number of Class 3 & 4 MOT tests where the vehicle failed due to a fault within the category '8.2. Exhaust emissions' and had the fuel type 'diesel'. Please could you provide a breakdown for the past five years, starting with 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 11/12/2020
IA/01287/20 Fully successful 1) The MOT extension rules were announced.2) The section regarding vehicles failing an MOT after the extension had been applied was added to the Gov.uk website. The relevant section wording is attached for information purposes. 11/12/2020
IA/01304/20 Fully successful 1. Do driving examiners have targets to pass and / or fail candidates? if so, please provide details. 2. (i) what is the definition of "constant repetition" given, if possible, a number of faults of frequency; and ii) it is inferred from the definition above that a repetition of some driving faults won't constitute a serious fault. Please confirm, with the relevant reference, which repeated driving faults can become serious faults. 10/12/2020
IA/01305/20 Fully successful What percentage of driving testers are female compared to male. 15/12/2020
IA/01306/20 Fully successful Market Surveillance - Data Analysis & Report Writing Service: o Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stageso Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current dateo Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?o Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?o Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract? 17/12/2020
IA/01310/20 Fully successful DVSA Covid 19 working regulations regarding health and safety, especially with regard to MOT site visits. 16/12/2020
IA/01312/20 Fully successful How many examiners put forward for December overtime and how many withdrew their request. 18/12/2020
IA/01317/20 Fully successful The national average OCRS? 16/12/2020
IA/01329/20 Fully successful How many MOT's are carried out each month, by vehicle type, from 2010 to year to date 2020. 15/12/2020