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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Runs driving theory and practical tests, approves driving instructors and oversees MOT testing in Great Britain.
Part of: Department for Transport
Contact
Contact DVSA
Find the right phone number or email for driving tests, MOTs, lorries, buses and coaches, and vehicle operator licensing.
- Contact form
- gov.uk/contact-dvsa
We only list official numbers. Beware of websites showing 084, 087, 09 or 118 numbers that connect you to a public body at a premium rate.
Related procedures
Check MOT history
Check a vehicle's MOT status and history. Useful before buying a used car.
Book the theory test and the practical driving test
Book your driving theory test and then your practical test only through the official services. Northern Ireland has its own booking services.
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Contact data source: GOV.UK, Open Government Licence v3.0, updated 12 October 2026.