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DVSA FOI disclosure log, May 2019

Updated 17 December 2021
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IA/00136/19 Fully successful provide with the MOT data also at Local Authority level? You will appreciate that this is the most appropriate level since local government and in particular local plans need to take account of developments within the auto industry.Secondly, would it be possible to provide a MOT data at postal Sector level but only including fields for Make. Model, Fuel Type & Postal Sector?I am after 2 sets of MOT data based on the current data which builds to the Anonymised MOT tests and results found athttps://data.gov.uk/dataset/e3939ef8-30c7-4ca8-9c7c-ad9475cc9b2f/anonymised-mot-tests-and-resultsIf it is possible, I would like exact the same data for 2015/16 & 17 but by Local Authority rather than Postal Area.Secondly I would like a count of MOT tests for 2017 by Fuel Type, Cylinder Capacity and Postal Sector. 31/05/2019
IA/00344/19 Fully successful " The number of class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1978 which were given an MoT test on dates between and including 20 May 2018 and 20 November 2018 " The number of class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1977 which were given an MoT test on dates between and including 20 May 2017 and 20 November 2017 " The number of class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1960 which were given an MoT test on dates between and including 20 May 2018 and 20 November 2018 " The pass rate for class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1978 which were given an MoT test on dates between and including 20 May 2018 and 20 November 2018 " The pass rate class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1977 which were given an MoT test on dates between and including 20 May 2017 and 20 November 2017 " The overall pass rate class 4 vehicles which were given an MoT test on dates between and including 20 May 2017 and 20 November 2017 " The overall pass rate for class 4 vehicles which were given an MoT test on dates between and including 20 May 2018 and 20 November 2018 03/05/2019
IA/00349/19 Fully successful 1. How many & what proportion of Class 4 vehicles initially failed their MOT test first time between 19th June 2017 and 19th May (inclusive) 2018?2. How many & what proportion of Class 4 vehicles initially failed their MOT test first time between 20th May 2018 and 20th April (inclusive) 2019? (Please give combined figures for 'dangerous' and 'major' fail)3. Between 20th May 2018 and 20th April (inclusive) 2019, how many Class 4 were initially given 'dangerous' fails and 'major' fails? (Please give separate figures for each fail category)4. Between 20th May 2018 and 20th April 2019 (inclusive), what proportion of initial failure rates of Class 4 were 'dangerous' fails and 'major' fails? (Please give separate figures for each fail category) 02/05/2019
IA/00351/19 Partially successful Following the DVSAs 'advertising campaign' How many complaints has the DVSA received against ADIs from the public?Of those, how many have been formally interviewed under caution?How many had further action taken following being interviewed under caution?Of this interviewed, how many were removed from the ADI Register?How many ADIs in total, were removed from the ADI Register in the last 12-months?Talking about these interviews carried out under caution in line with PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act)Which department decided this was the course of action to be taken against ADIs?Did this PACE procedure go through any other departments for passing as a formal procedure - if so, how many and which departments?When (what date) was the PACE procedure decided to be used against ADIs?Complaints against driving Test Examiners.How many complaints did DVSA receive in the last 12months against driving test examiners?Of those, how many led to further action being taken?How many examiners were dismissed in the last 12-months following receipt of a complaint? 02/05/2019
IA/00367/19 Fully successful o How many people have raised complaints of any nature regarding Land Rover products since the year 2016? o How many people have raised complaints of any nature regarding the Range Rover Evoque models since the year 2016?o How many people have raised complaints of any nature regarding the DPF system (Diesel Particular Filter) since the year 2016? o How many DPF systems have had to be replaced since the year 2016? And in particular, how many DPF systems have been replaced on Evoque models? o What is the highest number of times you have had to replace the DPF system on a single car?o How many times have you recalled an Evoque or completely replaced an owned model with a new one since 2016? 03/05/2019
IA/00373/19 Partially successful hi i would like to receive, any records of vehicle checks made at Sunderland schools since 2015, i would like this information to also state the operating company name and any dvsa officers present 01/05/2019
IA/00387/19 Fully successful The DVSA own and/or operate a dynamic weighbridge in Tormarton, South Gloucestershire.Could you please supply me in a PDF format, a copy of1) It's last two calibration inspections and results2) The accuracy of the weighbridge3) Any known variations to it's accuracy caused by the weather or ambient4) Details of any maintenance or repairs in the last 12 months.5) A copy of the code of practise that is displayed at this weighbridge that details how the weighbridge should be operated. 09/05/2019
IA/00396/19 Fully successful Further to IA/00273/191.With regard to the 45 stated convictions achieved by PLS in the year 2018-19 please could you give details of offences charged and the courts where each conviction was achieved.If the gathering of this information exceeds that set out in s12 FOIA please supply the most recent convictions to the allowed level. 10/05/2019
IA/00400/19 Fully successful Under the freedom of information act I am trying to find out how many new category 04, 3 axel semi - trailers were manufactured and register From October to the end of 2018 & then from January 2019 to end of March 2019 by the following manufactures please and thanks. How many consent to supplies were issued to the following companies under nssta and ewvta. If possible can they be done separately? Bmi TrailersKnapenMartans Lagras Titan Trailers UK Fruehauf Stas Wilcox Also can you provided me with a total number of new 04 semi - trailers that were manufactured and registered in 2019 with the following body types if possible.Tipper Walking floorEjectorBox 10/05/2019
IA/00409/19 Fully successful I came across a Department of Transport table DRT0501 as attached that specifies the test passes by year for all categories of LGV licence. Is it possible to access a breakdown of passes by licence type? I only require total passes by year by licence type. I am researching the LGV driver shortage so particularly interested in pass numbers for C+E tests. 07/05/2019
IA/00411/19 Fully successful Could you also provide the number of MoTs carried out between 10pm and 4am in 2015, 2014 and 2013, broken down by year? 21/05/2019
IA/00412/19 Partially successful I write in respect to the DVSA fraud strategy and the 'agile investigation process' now in place for alleged Driver Theory and Practical test impersonations reported to the DVSA during the past financial year 2018/19.In particular I am keen to understand, in the data set outlined below, the cases investigated by your team and/or otherwise currently subject to judicial process or dealt with by way of caution and revocation. I note from the DVSA Fraud enforcement Twitter account 2018/19 a number of successes recorded were actually committed 2016/17 and investigated by your previous outsourced investigation team. I am primarily interested in your current teams results.In addition, could you please provide in respect of ADI's, the number of internal corruption enquiries plus allegations and investigations of inappropriate sexual misconduct. A recent Vanessa Phelps BBC2 radio phone in (w/c 15/04/19) alleged there had been 246 allegations of sexual misconduct in the past year.2018/19.In order to assist you I have outlined below the format used by the DVSA for the past 14 years to adduce end of year investigation data, for DfT reporting.To clarify, I know that impersonation suspects are often identified by (human) intervention at Theory Test Centre staff (TTCs). In addition there are those impersonation suspects who are identified using Bluetooth technology (technological).As a result of investigation DVSA investigators invariably identify further offences by linkage of intelligence and suspect interviews. (Category 1-4 below.)I would appreciate your responses in answering the following 20 questions.Category Year ending 31st of March 20191.Suspected corrupt test reports received from TTCs (human)2. Suspected corrupt test reports received from TTCs (technological)3. Additional suspected corrupt theory test identified (human)4. Additional suspected corrupt theory tests identified (technological)5. Suspected corrupt practical tests reports received at DTC'S6. Additional suspect corrupt practical tests identified7.Arrests8.Cautions9.Convictions10. Sentenced to imprisonment11. Test pass Revocations12 Investigation reports ongoing13. Arrests in the Justice process12. Allegations of ADI misconduct particularly inappropriate sexual misconduct.13. Cases in category (12) investigated14. Arrests (category 12 above)14. Cases currently under investigation (category 12 above)15. ADI's removed from register (category 12 above)16.Cases referred to police for investigation (category 12 above)17. ADI's convicted.(category 12 above)18. Cases of internal corruption ADI's 19.Convictions20. Removal from the ADI registerI have no doubt the above information is available.Thank you in anticipation, for providing a response to this FOIA request. 22/05/2019
IA/00414/19 Fully successful I wonder how many approved Approved driving instructors (ADIs) it is in UK? And how many trainee driving instructor it is? Those who can get payed and learn someone to drive so to speak. 08/05/2019
IA/00419/19 Partially successful I wanted to see if you have data available for the following questions:How many reports have been made to the DVSA about someone impersonating a driving test candidate over the past 5 yearsHow many reports have been made to the DVSA about someone impersonating a driving test candidate over the past 5 years, broken down by postcode area or regionHow many driving licences have been revoked due to evidence that they were obtained fraudulently in the last five years, broken down by region or postcode area. 21/05/2019
IA/00420/19 Partially successful I would like to find out the following:The number of reports made to the DVSA about an illegal driving instructor, by region in Great Britain or postcode area, every year for the past five years.The number of instances where further action was taken against an individual reported to be an illegal driving instructor, by region in Great Britain or postcode area, every year for the past five years 24/05/2019
IA/00424/19 Fully successful For 2018/19 in England, what percentage of car driving tests ended in failure on the first, second, third, fourth and fifth attempts? Could I please have the numbers too? 17/05/2019
IA/00426/19 Partially successful I am looking to recieve information relating ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) part 3 test outcomes over the past 5 years in Scotland. I would like the information by examiner, ie. examiner a, b, c, etc,. I would like to see how many passes by each examiner on first, second and third attempt. I would also like to know the total number of overal licences refused and given regardless of the number of attempts. I would like the figures for both new ADI's and also standards checks as seperate results. 15/05/2019
IA/00428/19 Fully successful Please provide us with the pass and fail rates for each individual examiner from the Halifax Driving Test Centre for each year between 2010 and 2019 to date.Please break the data down by total number of passes and fails, and the total number of passes and fails for each sex, male and female.Can you also please provide copies of the documents you hold and procedures followed which relate to what happens if an individual examiner has a significantly higher or lower pass rate than their colleagues, including what measures an individual examiner may be subject to or have to adhere to in such circumstances? 16/05/2019
IA/00429/19 Fully successful 1. Who is the manufacturer of the following solutions installed within your organisation please? (for example Avaya, Cisco, Mitel etc)?a. Telephonyb. Unified Communications (Presence, Messaging, Video, Screen Sharing, Web collaboration)c. Contact centre2. Which company supports the solution(s) for the organisation?3. What is the duration of the contract? (start date and end date)4. What is the typical budget spend on telephony, unified comms and contact centre?5. Who in the organisation is responsible for telephony, unified communications and contact centre? 22/05/2019
IA/00433/19 Fully successful I would like to make a freedom of information request to be sent the VTS Risk rating/rating information for the following test Stations along with how many tests these stations have carried out in the last 12 months:New Heath Autos, Newmarket, Suffolk- VTS Number 68677Alan Harris Engineering- VTS Number 4006BUATS Euromaster, Newmarket, Suffolk 13/05/2019
IA/00465/19 Fully successful I am writing to find out the numbers of class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1978 which were given an MoT test between November 2018 and May 2019. The cars I am interested in are those that become tax exempt at 40 years old.Could I please also request:1. The number of class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1979 which were given an MoT test between January 2019 and May 2019.2. On the first anniversary of the MoT exemption arriving, could you please tell me the number of number of class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1979 which were given an MoT test between 20 May 2018 and 20 May 2019?3. The number of class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1960 which were given an MoT test on dates between and including 20 May 2018 and 20 May 2019.4. The pass rate for class 4 vehicles manufactured prior to 1 January 1979 which were given an MoT test on dates between and including 20 May 2018 and 20 May 2019. 30/05/2019
IA/00470/19 Fully successful I would also be grateful if you would send me a copy of all the checks that the Traffic Commissioner's Office/ DVSA has undertaken since granting permission for the Centre, to ensure that the ALL imposed restrictions have been assiduously adhered to. 24/05/2019