This gives the public, our customers and other interested parties a clear picture of how we have performed, including how we managed public money and whether we achieved our objectives for the 2025-2026 financial year.

The report gives performance details and accounts.

Car driving tests - almost 2.2 million car practical driving tests provided, an increase on the previous year, but learner drivers facing average waiting times of 21.5 weeks.

Theory tests - Theory test candidates waited an average of 3.4 weeks for a test and customer satisfaction with the service from DVSA consistently achieved 96%. The UK Government's first British Sign Language (BSL) service within a digital booking system launched.

Vocational and motorbike rider tests - Waiting times targets met for delivering both vocational and motorcycle practical tests. On average vocational candidates waited 2.5 weeks for a test, while motorcycle candidates waited 3.4 weeks for their module 1 test and 4.3 weeks for their module 2 test.

MOT tests - 42.5 million MOT tests carried out.    Continuing to develop and improve MOT systems to enhance accuracy, reduce the risk of error and fraud and improve the experience for garages and customers.

Vehicle services - Further improvements made to digital services for Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) and their customers. New online IVA application and payment process introduced.

Enforcement - Ensuring compliance with road safety standards is at the core.  Over 28,800 serious roadworthiness defects and offences detected and 829 cases involving MOT fraud, dishonesty or negligence brought to court.

Full report can be read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dvsa-annual-report-and-accounts-2025-to-2026