This section provides technical information, notes and guidance and pre-release access relating to vehicle licensing statistics
Technical information
Most of these statistics are derived from data held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which administers vehicle registration and licensing records in Great Britain.
User Feedback
We continuously review the content of these statistics to ensure they are meeting users’ needs. We continue to welcome any feedback on these statistics. Feedback may be given via the contact details provided below:
- vehicles.stats@dft.gsi.gov.uk
- Phone: 020 7944 3077
For comments specifically on the experimental MOT mileage statistics, a feedback form is available above.
National statistics
All of the statistics published in this series are National Statistics, apart from the exceptions listed below. Vehicles statistics were assessed by the UK Statistics Authority and confirmed as National Statistics in April 2012.
The exceptions are:
VEH0320, VEH0322 (motorcycling) Supplied by the Motorcycle Industry Association
VEH0342, VEH0343 (driving tests undertaken) Derived from Driving Standards Agency operational data
VEH0350, VEH0351 (MOT tests undertaken) Derived from Vehicle and Operator Services Agency operational data
VEH09 series (Experimental statistics from MOT data) Experimental statistics derived from Vehicle and Operator Services Agency operational data
The Department’s view is that all statistics which are not designated as National Statistics are robust and have been produced to a suitable standard. They are provided to give extra context.
Statement of administrative sources
Links to external websites
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Northern Ireland vehicle licensing statistics
Historical statistical bulletins about vehicles are available at The National Archives web archive
Pre-release access list
The post holders given access to these statistics up to 24 hours prior to release are available in the Pre-release access list.