Useful Motoring Resources

Driving Tests - Advanced

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

Driving Tests - Booking or Changing

Online

Online Theory and Practical Test Booking

Telephone

English speakers: 0870 0101 372
Welsh speakers: 0870 0100 372
Minicom: 0870 0106 372

Book by Post

If you want to book a test by post you will need to download an application form or get one from your driving instructor or your local practical test centre. Send it to:

Driving Standards Agency
PO Box 280
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE99 1FP

If you have any questions, you can email the DSA at bookings(at)dsa.gsi.gov.uk.

DVLA Contacts

Declaring SORN

You can declare SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) online at:
www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk

Driving Licences

To apply for a provisional driving licence, new photocard driving licence, updated licence (new name) or a replacement licence, fill in for D1 and return it to:

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1AD

Lost or Stolen Registration Certificates

To replace a lost or stolen vehicle registration certificate (V5C):

Tel: on 0870 240 0010

Apply by post using a V62 (from your local Post Office) to:

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1DD

Medical Group

Drivers Medical Group
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1TU

Telephone: 0870 600 0301

(Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.30 pm and Saturday, 8.00am to 1.00pm)

Vehicle Checks

Details of the information that the DVLA holds on its database about a vehicle can be found online at:

www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk

The DVLA also operates two premium rate telephone services, which operate Monday to Friday between 8.00 am and 8:30 pm, and Saturday between 8.00 am to 5.30 pm.

Vehicle check service - 0906 185 8585
Gives details of date of registration, year of manufacture, engine capacity, CO2 emissions and colour.

Date of liability - 0906 765 7585
Gives details of the vehicle tax due date.