The DVA also carry out vehicle MOT testing, unlike in Great Britain, vehicles requiring MOT/PSV testing must attend a DVA MOT centre.

The DVA currently operate 15 centres across Northern Ireland [5] The DVA is responsible for driver licensing in Northern Ireland, as this is a devolved matter, and issues both provisional and full driving licences.

Unlike the DVLA, the DVA still issues paper counterparts with all versions of the NI driving licence.

Personalised (private) registrations must now be purchased through the DVLA directly, and customers are recommended to tax their vehicles online.

Customers can still tax their vehicles in person at a Post Office branch in Northern Ireland.