Thursday, September 17, 2026

Quarterly HGV enforcement data for Great Britain

DVSA has published the latest quarterly vehicle enforcement data for Great Britain.

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Quarterly HGV enforcement data for Great Britain

DVSA has published the latest quarterly vehicle enforcement data for Great Britain.  

It covers October 2025 to June 2026. 

The data covers: 

  • Vehicle enforcement checks at roadside and operators’ premises 
  • Severity of defects and offences 
  • Maintenance assessments and outcomes 
  • Most common offences for prosecution 
  • Top 10 prohibition defects as a percentage of all vehicles inspected 

For the most recent quarter – April to June 2026 – the 10 most common HGV mechanical defects recorded at roadside are:

  • Condition of tyres – 7.62% 
  • Exhaust emissions – 2.48% 
  • Security of body – 2.31% 
  • Brake systems and components – 2.00% 
  • Service brake operation – 1.65% 
  • Direction indicators and hazard warning lamps – 1.44% 
  • Steering mechanism – 1.05% 
  • Lamps – 0.83% 
  • Suspension – 0.83% 
  • Registration plates and vehicle identification number – 0.81% 

The full vehicle enforcement statistics are available on GOV.UK.  

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