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DVSA FOI disclosure log, March 2021
Updated 24 June 2022
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| Request reference | Request status | Request summary | Date the response was issued |
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| IA/00112/21 | Fully successful | 1. In 2020 how many MOT tests were carried out in total?2. In 2020 what were the top 10 MOT advisory notices issued?3. In 2020 what were the top 10 reasons for MOT failures?4. In 2020 which top 10 vehicles (by make and model) were most likely to fail the most MOT test? | 01/03/2021 |
| IA/00128/21 | Fully successful | how many MOT's were conducted last year, how many cars were failed for excessively tinted windows and how many cars were advised for tinted windows? | 01/03/2021 |
| IA/00139/21 | Partially successful | Between 01/01/2018 and 31/12/2020, how many MOT failures were caused by defective tyres?, what was the most common cause of MOT failures?- how many penalty points were issued because of defective tyres? the amount of penalty points issued for vehicle deficiencies (such as defective brakes, steering) and a breakdown of faults? | 01/03/2021 |
| IA/00166/21 | Fully successful | years 2018/19 and 2019/20. Driving tests conducted in driving instructor, dual controlled cars (cat B) and privately owned cars (cat B).Pass rate for Cat B tests in a private vehicles compared to dual controlled vehicles. | 02/03/2021 |
| IA/00147/21 | Fully successful | the total number of MOT tests conducted and the number of test failures due to a diesel particulate filter (DPF) fault. 1) A monthly breakdown of the total number of Class 4 MOT tests that took place between January 2019 and January 2021. Please could you provide monthly data starting January 2019 and ending January 2021.2) A monthly breakdown of the number of Class 4 MOT test failures due to section 8.2.2.2.(d) "Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour". Please could you provide monthly data starting June 2018 and ending January 2021 | 02/03/2021 |
| IA/00169/21 | Fully successful | Please could you provide the data for instances when a driving examiner was available but no test booked at High Wycombe for the period 2016-2020. | 03/03/2021 |
| IA/00175/21 | Fully successful | Could you provide the following data on how many test candidates which took their driving test in Slough, Aylesbury and Uxbridge during the period 2016-2020 had the following home post codes:HP10HP11HP12HP13HP14HP15HP16SL7HP27SL8HP9. Please give the total driving tests for each year and the total number within that year that had the above home post codes. | 03/03/2021 |
| IA/00113/21 | Fully successful | All questions are related category b learner driving and theory tests only: - How many extra examiners does the DVSA have at their disposal to help with the backlog of tests?- How many examiners have fallen ill due to the coronavirus?- How many practical driving tests were cancelled in 2020?- How many practical driving tests were conducted in 2019?- How many theory tests were cancelled in 2020?- How many theory tests were conducted in 2019?- How many PDI's have left the ADI register because their 2 years to qualify have expired in 2020?- How many PDI's have left the ADI register because their 2 years qualify have expired in 2019?- How many examiners do you have in training at the moment? - How many examiners did the DVSA have available for learner tests on 10th February 2020?- How many examiners did the DVSA have available for learner tests on 10th December 2020?- How many driving test centres have you closed in 2020?- How many test centres will you open when driving testing can re-start?- Are the DVSA in a position to re-open all of the driving test centres immediately after lockdown on the governments commands/guidance or will the DVSA have to fulfil health and safety/compliance checks like they had to before which will mean many test centres opening later? | 03/03/2021 |
| IA/00142/21 | Partially successful | 1) How many practical driving tests in England were cancelled in 2019?2) How many of these tests in 2019 were cancelled by the DVSA?3) How many practical driving tests in England were cancelled in 2020?4) How many of these tests in 2020 were cancelled by the DVSA?5) How many practical driving tests in England were cancelled in January 2021?6) How many of these tests in January 2021 were cancelled by the DVSA?7) What is the average waiting time, in days, for a practical driving test in England in 2020?8) What is the average waiting time, in days, for a practical driving test in England in 2021?9) If possible, could we get the waiting time figures for specific regions in England?10) When does DVSA expect practical test waiting time to return to 2019 levels? | 05/03/2021 |
| IA/00160/21 | Fully successful | The number of passed theory tests which have been newly recorded as expired for each month individually from January 2019 to January 2021 inclusive.By 'expired' I am referencing those whose theory test has expired 2 year period following a pass that will be required to retake before their practical test. | 05/03/2021 |
| IA/00210/21 | Fully successful | Statistically what is the most dangerous section of motorway in the UK for the most accidents/collisions/crashes/fatalites? .. And what lighting is currently in place on that section? (Manufacturer, product name/code, etc if known)Why is there no current legislation regarding a mandatory fixed headlamp height for all road vehicles as the difference between sedans/SUV's and Lorries can cause brief moments of blinding light for oncoming traffic or in rear view mirrors. Are there plans to introduce a minimim/maximum lumen brightness for all car headlamps? If no, why not?What is the requirement for an overhead light on the motorway? Does it need to reach a certain lumen output, or energy target? | 08/03/2021 |
| IA/00230/21 | Fully successful | 1. How many staff have undergone unconscious bias training over the last five calendar years?.2. How much money has been spent unconscious bias training for staff over the last five calendar years? In each case where there has been expenditure on unconscious bias training, please could you state which company the money went to, how much, and the date of the payment.3. If unconscious bias training has been provided to staff, please could you provide details of the format of the training is - its title, how many hours/days the training lasts, and any other relevant detail which summarises what it entails.4. If possible, please could you provide a copy of any training material - documentation including, but not limited to, training packs, worksheets, fact sheets etc - distributed to staff as part of the unconscious bias training in any of the above years. | 09/03/2021 |
| IA/00214/21 | Fully successful | which DPS the following call off contracts were awarded from?https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19dab8b-fe43-4678-8e7d-0e466fe9f979Best wishesJames | 10/03/2021 |
| IA/00168/21 | Partially successful | 1) At each of the following driving test centres, how many practical car driving tests have been cancelled because of COVID-19?" Northallerton (Elder House, East Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1NU)" Darlington (DVSA, High Point Business Park, Yarm Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4PW)" Durham (1st Floor Enna House, Whitfield Court Industrial Estate, St Johns Rd, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8XL)" Middlesborough (Maxwell Road, Cleveland, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS3 8TE)2) What has been the impact of these cancellations on people trying to book in for tests?3) What are these test centres doing to rectify this | 11/03/2021 |
| IA/00181/21 | Fully successful | 1. In the year January 2010 - December 2010 please provide the number of Vehicle Testing Stations operating in England and Wales2. In the same year, please supply details of number of Vehicle Testing Stations subject to (a) a five year cessation and (b) a 28 day cessation3. In the same year, please supply details of the number of Nominated Testers authorised by the DVSA to complete MOT tests within England and Wales4. In the same year, please supply details of the number of Nominated Testers, who were subjected to disciplinary procedures.5. In the same year, please supply details of the number of Nominated Testers, subjected to (a) a five year cessation and (b) a 28 day cessation. | 15/03/2021 |
| IA/00193/21 | Fully successful | a) In essence what is the role of "PLS" within DVSA b) When was the "PLS" department first established?c) What matters are referred to "PLS" and what precipitates a referral? d) What are the "mechanics" of a referral - how do matters come to the attention of "PLS?" e) What members of DVSA refer matters to the "PLS?" f) Are matters reported by non-DVSA members, such as the police, immediately referred to "PLS," rather than being referred by DVSA personnel? g) If a third party (for instance, a member of the public or a statutory body) makes a complaint to DVSA in relation to aspects of the MOT Testing Scheme, at what stage does "PLS" become involved in the complaint? h) Does "PLS" utilise a digital case record system- are file notes and case management notes recorded digitally? i) How many DVSA staff members are employed within "PLS;" please outline the specific role of staff members and describe their respective job description? j) Are "case handlers" employed within "PLS" and if so please explain their role? k) Are all matters involving contemplated disciplinary action referred to "PLS?" l) If potential criminal activity is identified, what action is taken by "PLS?" m) In what circumstances does "PLS" consult with solicitors or direct access counsel. n) Do any members of "PLS" have any legal qualification and if so, then please explain the extent of the qualification? | 15/03/2021 |
| IA/00197/21 | Partially successful | 1. How many JAUPT Approved Driver CPC Consortiums are there as of today's date.A) Can we have a list of the names of the Consortiums? B) Can you tell us how many members there are in each Consortium? 2. The amount of hours delivered by each registered Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Consortium throughout the period of: 01.08.20-31.01.21. 3. The names of 'top 20' deliverers of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence training, both consortium and approved centres, .4. The names of 'top 20' Centres (excluding consortiums) deliverers of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence hours in: 01.08.20-31.01.21 in order of 1-20, and the amount of hours delivered by each. 5. How many approved deliverers of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), both consortium and centres, were there during: 01.08.20-31.01.21 in and how many of these were active as at 31.01.21. | 16/03/2021 |
| IA/00212/21 | Fully successful | the number of driving tests taken and the number of driving tests passed at the Harehills Lane (Leeds) test centre for each day during the period 1st January 2019 to present day (February 20, 2021). | 16/03/2021 |
| IA/00225/21 | Fully successful | how many cases of engine failure in the diesel Mazda CX-5 have been reported to you. Can you confirm the speed at which the car was travelling when the engine failure occurred and how many cars were involved in an accident as a consequence of this engine failure. For each of these cars please advise the year of registration. | 17/03/2021 |
| IA/00229/21 | Partially successful | 1. How many booked practical driving tests have been cancelled due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions by the candidates from 23 March 2020 to 01 March 20212. How many booked practical driving tests have been cancelled by the DVSA from 23 March 2020 to 01 March 2021 due to Covid-193. How many booked practical driving tests in total have been cancelled including by the DVSA and candidates from 23 March 2020 to 01 March 2021 due to Covid-194. How many theory test pass certificates have been expired from 23 March 2020 to 01 March 20215. How many already passed theory test pass certificates would get expired from 12 April 2021 to 11 April 2022 | 18/03/2021 |
| IA/00239/21 | Fully successful | Please provide details of catastrophic engine failures in Mazda 6 diesel cars reported to you. Please advise for each incident the speed being travelled at, whether there were any accidents as a result of the engine failure and the year of registration of the car. Please advise any action taken by yourselves to investigate this. | 18/03/2021 |
| IA/00223/21 | Fully successful | please supply the percentage of how many female employee you have compared to male.Can you then supply the percentage of female employees at different grades. | 22/03/2021 |
| IA/00226/21 | Fully successful | 1. The number of Class 4 MOT tests that were carried out after the expiry date between 1st March 2019 and 29th February 2020 2. The number of Class 4 MOT tests that were carried out after the expiry date between 1st March 2020 and 28th February 2021 3. The 10 makes and models with the highest Class 4 MOT pass rate between 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. 4. The 10 make and models with the lowest Class 4 MOT pass rate between 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020 | 22/03/2021 |
| IA/00227/21 | Partially successful | Can you please tell me the number of driving tests in which a collision with another vehicle or pedestrian was recorded from 1st January 2011 until present day. | 22/03/2021 |
| IA/00228/21 | Partially successful | average waiting times for candidates booking a driving test, to the date of the test taking place in Orkney and Shetland. 2. Please provide any correspondence between Gareth Llewellyn and Peter Hearn regarding testing in Orkney and Shetland that has taken place between July 2020 to present day 3. I would like to know about the number of driving examiners that the DVSA has willing to travel to the northern Isles to carry out driving tests, 4. I would like to know how many driving test cancellations have been initiated by the DVSA in previous and the current year. | 24/03/2021 |
| IA/00262/21 | Fully successful | 1. The total number of training centres who delivered periodic driver CPC training in the following calendar years: 2018, 2019 & 20202. The relative rank of TTC 2000 Ltd Centre No. AC00227 (as a number) based on the number of periodic training hours uploaded in the above calendar years | 24/03/2021 |
| IA/00275/21 | Fully successful | How many ADIs on the register" How many grade A" How many grade B" How many fail their first Standards Check" How many fail their second Standards Check" How many fail their third Standards Check. | 26/03/2021 |
| IA/00281/21 | Partially successful | 1. Contract Reference -Unique reference number associated with the contract.2. Contract Title3. Procurement Category -Please state the category name of the contract, I wish to know the category the contract is under. 4. Supplier Name5. Spend (Total or Annual)6. Contract Duration7. Contract Extensions8. Contract Starting Date9. Expiration Date10. Contract Description [Please provide me with as much detail as possible.]11. Contact Owner (Full contact details if possible.)12. CPV codes/ProClassIMPORTANT 13. Can you also provide me with contact details of the person responsible for the actual contract's register or someone responsible for API? [Name, Job Title, Telephone, Email Address] At the very least provide me with their actual job title. | 29/03/2021 |
| IA/00287/21 | Partially successful | Make and model of car used by driving students during practical driving tests in the UK in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017;Additionally the accompanying pass or fail qualifications and number of minor or major faults per practical driving test in the UK in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017; Additionally if possible, whether the car was personal or driving instructors. | 30/03/2021 |
| IA/00312/21 | Fully successful | provide data on the average MOT pass rate for the last three years broken down by vehicle fuel type (e.g. Petrol, Diesel, Petrol Hybrid, Diesel Hybrid, Full Electric etc)? | 30/03/2021 |
| IA/00177/21 | Fully successful | Please can you send me the following contract information with regards to the organisation's telephone system maintenance contract (VOIP or PBX, other) for hardware and Software maintenance and support if all the information is still the same besides the contracts dates please send just the new contract dates it would be much appreciated.1. Contract Type: Maintenance, Managed, Shared (If so please state orgs)2. Existing Supplier: If there is more than one supplier please split each contract up individually.3. Annual Average Spend: The annual average spend for this contract and please provide the average spend over the past 3 years for each provider 4. Hardware Brand: The primary hardware brand of the organisation's telephone system.5. Number of telephone users:6. Contract Duration: please include any extension periods.7. Contract Expiry Date: Please provide me with the day/month/year.8. Contract Review Date: Please provide me with the day/month/year.9. Application(s) running on PBX/VOIP systems: Applications that run on the actual PBX or VOIP system. E.g. Contact Centre, Communication Manager.10. Telephone System Type: PBX, VOIP, Lync etc11. Contract Description: Please provide me with a brief description of the overall service provided under this contract.12. Go to Market: How where these services procured, please provide me with either the tender notice or the framework reference number. Please specify if procured through other routes.13. Contact Detail: Of the person from with the organisation responsible for each contract full Contact details including full name, job title, direct contact number and direct email address.If the service support area has more than one provider for telephone maintenance, then can you please split each contract up individually for each provider. If the contract is a managed service or is a contract that provides more than just telephone maintenance please can you send me all of the information specified above including the person from with the organisation responsible for that particular contract.If the maintenance for telephone systems is maintained in-house, please can you provide me with:1. Number of telephone Users:2. Hardware Brand: The primary hardware brand of the organisation's telephone system.3. Application(s) running on PBX/VOIP systems: Applications that run on the actual PBX or VOIP system. E.g. Contact Centre, Communication Manager.4. Contact Detail: Of the person from with the organisation responsible for telephone maintenance full Contact details including full name, job title, direct contact number and direct email address.Also, if the contract is due to expire please provide me with the likely outcome of the expiring contract.If this is a new contract or a new supplier please can you provide me with a short list of suppliers that bid on this service/support contract? | 31/03/2021 |
| IA/00057/21 | Fully successful | please provide the following information from the date 1 Jan 2019 to the 31 Dec 2020 inclusive:1. The number of personal data breaches 2. The number of personal data breaches in each of the following categories:- Device lost/stolen (encrypted)- Device lost/stolen (unencrypted)- Disclosure-unauthorised- Hacking- Inappropriate disposal of paper- Malware- Paper lost or stolen- Phishing- Other 3. The number of personal data breaches reported to the ICO 4. The number of personal data breaches deemed "high risk" which resulted in individuals being informed.5. The number of data subjects that have been actively kept informed of any investigation(s) made. 6. Please provide the mitigations put in place to reduce or remove any future incident occurring following each data breach. 7. The amount of compensation paid as a result of a data breach. 8. The number of personal data breaches that resulted in a criminal investigation. | 31/03/2021 |