FOI release
DVSA FOI disclosure log, September 2019
Updated 17 December 2021
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| Request reference | Request status | Request summary | Date the response was issued |
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| IA/00771/19 | Fully successful | How many complaints have the DVSA safety branch received about the veering/steering on the Ford Focus RS 2.3. | 02/09/2019 |
| IA/00799/19 | Fully successful | recent statistics for how many dyslexic individuals, as well as those with special needs, take the car theory test.Can you please provide this information for the last 2 financial years. | 02/09/2019 |
| IA/00751/19 | Partially successful | I would like to know what your pass rate is for male and female drivers, what the average number of tests it takes drivers to pass, what the pass rate is for drivers on their own compared to those that have their instructors in the back of the car, and this to be broken down to individual examiners. | 03/09/2019 |
| IA/00750/19 | Partially successful | Could you help me please. On 18 July 19, the government published a statutory report on trailer safety. Particularly in relation to the (included) categories, I would like to examine the data to better understand the typical defects reported. Could you therefore please release the data to me so I may analyse it. | 04/09/2019 |
| IA/00777/19 | Partially successful | 1) How many cars with valid MOTs in England and Wales have a mileage of 250,000 or more on their clock?2) If you are able, please break this information down into figures for individual manufacturers and/or model of vehicle3) If you are able, please supply details of the vehicle with a valid MOT with the highest recorded mileage in England and Wales and state what this mileage is4) If you are able, please supply a list of the top 10 cars with valid MOTs with the highest mileages recorded in England and Wales, and state what those mileages are for each car | 05/09/2019 |
| IA/00806/19 | Partially successful | the number of candidates, broken down by gender, that have taken the car theory test in the last 2 financial years, with the data broken down by financial year?In addition, can you specify how many candidates passed on their 1st, 2nd, 3rd or more attempt? | 05/09/2019 |
| IA/00825/19 | Fully successful | I am looking to obtain the data of all driving instructors currently in the UK - this would include all instructor full name, address, email, contact number & website (if available).Could you also include either the instructor is CPD and/or ADI CoP approved. | 05/09/2019 |
| IA/00830/19 | Fully successful | Can you share the latest ADI list for the UK? | 05/09/2019 |
| IA/00832/19 | Fully successful | Please could you tell me the number of C and CE driving test passes in 12 months | 05/09/2019 |
| IA/00767/19 | Fully successful | for the years 2016 - 2019 broken down in a month by month basis1) Total number of vehicles requiring an MOT that didn't have one2) Total number of vehicles requiring an MOT that didn't have one, and that the MOT was at least 3 months out of date3) Total number of vehicles requiring an MOT that didn't have one and that the MOT was at least 6 months out of dateIF possible can the above be further broken down to show those that had no VED at the time of having an expired MOT. If you do not possess the VED data then please delete that section of the question but continue with the MOT section of this request. | 06/09/2019 |
| IA/00802/19 | Partially successful | I would like to request information related to the number of people in the UK who take more than 5, 10 and 15 attempts to pass their practical and theory driving test, as well as the number of people who pass both tests first time. The number of people taking their practical driving test more than 5 times in a year (for 2018, 2017 and 2016)- The above data broken down by geographical location- The above data broken down by genderThe number of people taking their theory driving test more than 5 times in a year (for 2018, 2017 and 2016)- The above data broken down by geographical location- The above data broken down by genderThe number of people taking their practical driving test more than 10 times in a year (for 2018, 2017 and 2016)- The above data broken down by geographical location- The above data broken down by genderThe number of people taking their theory driving test more than 10 times in a year (for 2018, 2017 and 2016)- The above data broken down by geographical location- The above data broken down by genderThe number of people taking their practical driving test more than 15 times in a year (for 2018, 2017 and 2016)- The above data broken down by geographical location- The above data broken down by genderThe number of people taking their theory driving test more than 15 times in a year (for 2018, 2017 and 2016)- The above data broken down by geographical location- The above data broken down by genderThe number of people passing their practical driving test on the first attempt in a year (for 2018, 2017 and 2016)- The above data broken down by geographical location- The above data broken down by genderThe number of people passing their theory driving test on the first attempt in a year (for 2018, 2017 and 2016)- The above data broken down by geographical location- The above data broken down by genderClarification - could individuals appear in one list | 06/09/2019 |
| IA/00803/19 | Fully successful | 1. A list of the top 5 individuals who have failed their practical driving test the most times, in DVSA history. For each individual, please provide: (a) their age; (b) the number of times they have attempted their practical driving test (c) what area of the UK they are from. 2. A list of the top 5 individuals who have failed their driving theory test the most times, in DVSA history. For each individual, please provide: (a) their age; (b) the number of times they have attempted their driving theory test (c) what area of the UK they are from. | 06/09/2019 |
| IA/00807/19 | Fully successful | 1) Total number of vehicles that require an MOT, and that did not have them in force. Month by month since January 1st 2017 please. 2) Of that total how many had an expired MOT at least 3 months out of date, Month by month since January 1st 20173) Of that total how many had an expired MOT at least 6 months out of date, Month by Month since January 1st 20174) Of that total how many had an expired MOT at least 12 months out of date, month by month since January 1st 2017E.G1) 1st Jan 2017 - 4 million No MOT1st Jan 2017 3 million no MOT with MOT expired at least 3 months 1st Jan 2017 2 million no MOT with MOT expired at least 6 months.1st January 2017 1 million no MOT with MOT expired at least 12 monthsrepeated each month till current date please. | 06/09/2019 |
| IA/00844/19 | Partially successful | I would like to request information regarding the number of, and nature of complaints regarding the conduct of driving test examiners at the Newton Driving Test centre in Devon in the last 5 years. | 06/09/2019 |
| IA/00805/19 | Fully successful | the total number of complaints since the introduction of this guff, Not just last year. | 06/09/2019 |
| IA/00798/19 | Fully successful | 1/ How many pure electric cars (BEVs) have failed MOTs in 2019 to date, and how many failed in 2018? Could I have also have the pass vs fail rate for 2019 for electric cars2/ How many hybrid electric cars (HEVS, PHEVs, MHEVs) have failed MOTs in 2019 to date, and how many failed in 2018. Could I have also have the pass vs fail rate for 2019 for hybrids3/ Could I have the three main areas that electric cars failed MOTs in 2019 to date, and the percentage next to each?4/ How many electric cars failed their MOTs in 2019 to date, due to a faulty electric engine, faulty motor controller or faulty battery?5/ Could I have the three main areas that hybrid cars failed MOTs in 2019 to date, and the percentage next to each?6/ How many hybrid electric cars failed MOTs in 2019 to date, due to faulty engines or faulty batteries? | 09/09/2019 |
| IA/00811/19 | Fully successful | what is the current number if you where to apply for a new ATB, Also how many ATBs are still active and how many before me are still active . | 09/09/2019 |
| IA/00823/19 | Fully successful | Please advise whether any member of DVSA staff have received either corporate hospitality or the payment of a bribe from any of the bus operators owned by Transdev.The O licences concerned i believe are PB0001873, PB0001746, PB0001748, PC0005248 and PC0001838. | 13/09/2019 |
| IA/00845/19 | Fully successful | I am currently looking for non personal information regarding an MOT testing centre in Burnham on Sea. Is this a current MOT testing centre?The amount of tests carried out in 2016, 2017, 2018.Major Motors (South West) Limited Unit 6 Westmans Trading EstateLove LaneTA8 1EY | 13/09/2019 |
| IA/00814/19 | Fully successful | details of any company that was a member of its earned recognition scheme but then had to leave after entering administration, or any other insolvency proceedings? Specifically, I would like the name of the company, the date it left the ER scheme and the reason why.Additionally, can the DVSA also provide me with the details it has of any company, operator or director that is, or has been, a member of the ER scheme and has been called to a public inquiry in England, Scotland or Wales? Specifically, can the DVSA tell me the name of the operator, the date of the PI and reason for its appearance and also the outcome? | 16/09/2019 |
| IA/00875/19 | Partially successful | 1. How many ADIs currently are Graded A with a score of 51/51?2. How many ADIs are currently on the register? | 17/09/2019 |
| IA/00882/19 | Fully successful | I would like data on the number of car breakdowns on UK roads between 2014-2019 broken down by vehicle make/model, and fuel type (electric, petrol, diesel, hybrid). Please provide this as an Excel spreadsheet (or similar format), broken down by fuel type and month (or year if month is not possible).I am also interested in the number of car makes/models that have been recalled between 2014-2019. Please can you provide this data, broken down by month (or year) and by make/model and number of recalled vehicles. | 17/09/2019 |
| IA/00876/19 | Fully successful | Can you tell me how many MOT tests are carried out monthly on average at the busiest MOT centre in the UK. And also where is the garage located. | 17/09/2019 |
| IA/00852/19 | Partially successful | how many tests have been cancelled at chesterfield at short notice (1 week or less) in the past year, exactly how many days' notice these unfortunate souls had and what the average waiting time was for their next test. | 18/09/2019 |
| IA/00857/19 | Fully successful | Please disclose the number of driving tests cancelled because of bad weather in each of the following years: 2016, 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019. | 19/09/2019 |
| IA/00854/19 | Partially successful | I would like to view the motorcycle test pass rates per examiner at Burgess Hill Test Centre for the years 2016 until 2019 inclusive please. | 20/09/2019 |
| IA/00824/19 | Fully successful | Please provide the following information relating to prosecutions brought by the DVSA against Operators of Commercial Vehicles within the UK between the years 2012 - 2019 (current):Total Numbers of Prosecution Cases brought before the Crown Courts.Total number of Prosecutions Cases that resulted in Guilty Findings.Total number of Prosecution Cases that resulted in Innocent FindingsTotal Numbers of Cases that were withdrawn/collapsed or failed at 'half-time' and therefore failed to reach 'jury deliberations'Clarification - just for Crown Court Prosecutions. | 23/09/2019 |
| IA/00853/19 | Fully successful | The number of brands shown in the Hazard Perception section of the Driving Theory TestIf you received sponsorship in money, or in kind, from any of these brands- How much sponsorship from each brand?- How long the sponsorship is?Additionally, how many people sit the driving theory test a year from around 2010 and the amount of brands shown in the tests during these years. | 24/09/2019 |
| IA/00858/19 | Partially successful | I would like a) the questions and possible answers of the multiple choice driving licence theory test undertaken by candidates at Leicester Rutland Street / Centre on Tuesday 27 August 2019 at 1pm. If more than one set of questions was posed, please supply the information for all. Note I do not require the hazard perception test; b) the correct answer to each question; c) the pass mark/score; d) the number of candidates who failed; e) the number of candidates who passed; f) the lowest and the highest marks/score; g) the mean average percentage of candidates who passed at the centre during August 2019. | 26/09/2019 |
| IA/00880/19 | Partially successful | 1. who specifically is monitoring the bus services and any complaints regarding bus services in leeds and how are the complaints aggregated and compiled?2. i am aware there has been hundreds of complaints regarding the poor level of service so what action, financially and otherwise has been taken against first ? 3. how have you monitored the improvements to services and are these documents available for public consumption ?4. if there are no improvements required, why has this position arisen given the service is inadequate ?5 which other organisations do you liaise with to ensure a satisfactory service ?6. is there a copy of the standard contract available for scrutiny? 7. can you give me a full list of companies and services where services have been terminated or placed in improvement measures by poor service provision in west yorkshire.8. why does the government website have no reference to your role in bus issues and who in dvsa/vosa would be responsible for amending this ?can you please copy a response to alex sobel mp office on the address outlined above. | 26/09/2019 |
| IA/00879/19 | Fully successful | Number of candidates, broken down by gender, that have taken the car theory test in the last 2 financial years, with the data broken down by financial year? | 26/09/2019 |
| IA/00883/19 | Fully successful | Please send me the response to the FOIA request numbered IA/00027/19 | 30/09/2019 |
| IA/00903/19 | Fully successful | Please can you provide a list of all theory test centres in the UK and Northern Ireland.Please can you kindly provide these with the information in which is provided for the practical test centres on the link below;https://data.gov.uk/dataset/fe19beff-5716-4ca9-be58-027e56856b48/driving-test-centres | 30/09/2019 |