DVLA
Coverage of DVLA in the Nexus archive.
- Was sold a faulty car, Liverpool
A buyer in Liverpool purchased a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa SXi Automatic from a dealer, which developed major faults within hours. The buyer rejected the car under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, but the dealer refused a refund, prompting legal action plans if unresolved within 14 days.
- 'Greedy' DVLA worker jailed after fiddling records and documents so car dealers could sell unroadworthy vehicles worth £1.3m
A DVLA worker was jailed for altering records and documents to enable car dealers to sell unroadworthy vehicles worth £1.3m. The individual manipulated official information to facilitate the sale of vehicles that did not meet roadworthiness standards.
- Drunk Audi driver was filming himself on Snapchat when he killed father-of-three in 100mph crash after DVLA had failed to ban him from the roads, inquest hears
A drunk Audi driver was filming himself on Snapchat when he caused a 100mph crash that killed a father-of-three. The inquest revealed the DVLA had failed to ban him from the roads.
- DVLA's 14-week driving license fiasco – the tech, people and chatbot trying to clear it
The DVLA faces a 14-week processing delay for medical license applications, prompting the introduction of new technology to resolve the backlog. Despite claims of progress, applicants continue to experience significant delays.
- Rise of the ‘ghost owners’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper records
Over 18,000 UK vehicles are registered without owner location records, labeled 'ghost owners' by a Labour MP who warns of unpunished traffic crimes. A freedom of information request revealed these vehicles are listed under the DVLA's address, hindering accountability.
- Widow, 86, who was prosecuted by the DVLA for a one-letter typo on her car insurance opens up about weeks of sleepless nights over fears of being branded a criminal
An 86-year-old widow was prosecuted by the DVLA for a one-letter typo on her car insurance, causing her weeks of anxiety and sleepless nights over fears of being labeled a criminal. The case highlights concerns about bureaucratic overreach and the disproportionate impact of minor administrative errors.