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Debate on Select Committee report HC 69, and the Government Response, HC 699. Agreed to on question.
Debate on Select Committee report HC 69, and the Government Response, HC 699. Agreed to on question.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what tests were undertaken by (a) the Vehicle Certification Agency, (b) the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and (c) any other testing authority as part of in-service emissions testing in each of the last 10 years; and which models were tested in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what tests were undertaken by (a) the Vehicle Certification Agency, (b) the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and (c) any other testing authority as part of in-service emissions testing in each of the last 10 years; and which models were tested in...
Tests which were undertaken by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) include the in service light duty testing programme, which were conducted in accordance with the New European Drive Cycle requirements.
Aftermarket alterations tests were conducted in accordance with the European Transient Cycle and North London Delivery Truck Cycle. Light duty emissions followed the New European Drive Cycle requirements.
The models that were tested by VCA in the last ten years can be found in the table below.
Vehicle Model | Year of testing |
Audi A4 Petrol EIV | 2005/06 |
BMW 320TD Diesel EIV | 2005/06 |
Fiat Punto 1.3l Multijet Diesel EIV | 2005/06 |
Ford Fiesta 1.6l Petrol EIV | 2005/06 |
Mazda 6 TS 2.0l EIV | 2005/06 |
Mercedes A170 Diesel Euro III | 2005/06 |
Mercedes C220 2.2l Diesel EIV | 2005/06 |
Mitsubishi Carisma Petrol Euro III | 2005/06 |
Mitsubishi Spacestar 1.6l Petrol EIV | 2005/06 |
Toyota Corolla 1995cc Diesel EIV | 2005/06 |
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8l 16V Petrol EIV | 2005/06 |
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6l 16V Petrol EIV | 2005/06 |
VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV | 2005/06 |
Audi A4 Petrol EIV | 2006/07 |
BMW 320TD Diesel EIV | 2006/07 |
Fiat Punto 1.3l Multijet Diesel EIV | 2006/07 |
Mada RX8 2.6l Petrol EIV | 2006/07 |
Toyota Corolla 1995cc Diesel EIV | 2006/07 |
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8l 16V Petrol EIV | 2006/07 |
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6l 16V Petrol EIV | 2006/07 |
VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV | 2006/07 |
Fiat Punto 1.3l Multijet Diesel EIV | 2007/08 |
Ford 1.8ltr Connect | 2007/08 |
Ford Focus 1.6ltr | 2007/08 |
LDV Maxus 2.5ltr 120PS | 2007/08 |
Peugeot 307 1.6ltr | 2007/08 |
Peugeot Partner 1.6HDI | 2007/08 |
Porsche Boxster 3.2l EIV | 2007/08 |
Renault Clio 1.5D 86bhp | 2007/08 |
VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV | 2007/08 |
VW Transporter 2.5ltr 130PS | 2007/08 |
Alfa Romeo 1.9l TDI EIV | 2008/09 |
BMW 523i 2.5l EIV | 2008/09 |
BMW Mini One D | 2008/09 |
BMW X5 3.0l TD EIV | 2008/09 |
Ford Focus 1.6l TD EIV | 2008/09 |
Renault Scenic 2.0l Dci 150 EIV | 2008/09 |
Smart FourTwo 698cc EIV | 2008/09 |
Subaru Forester 2.0l EIV | 2008/09 |
Vauxhall Astra Twintop 1.8l EIV | 2008/09 |
VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV | 2008/09 |
Citreon C3 1.6l EIV | 2009/10 |
Ford Focus ST 2.5l EIV | 2009/10 |
Honda Civic ES IMA Hybrid 1.3l EIV | 2009/10 |
Honda FR-V 2.2l TD EIV | 2009/10 |
Jaguar X Type 2.2l TD EIV | 2009/10 |
Kia Rio 1.5l TD EIV | 2009/10 |
Skoda Octavia Tdi 2.0l EIV | 2009/10 |
Toyota Yaris Tdi 1.4l EIV | 2009/10 |
VW Golf 2.0l TDI Diesel IV | 2009/10 |
VW Touran 1.4l EIV | 2009/10 |
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8l EIV | 2010/11 |
Fiat 500 1.2l EIV | 2010/11 |
Ford Mondeo 2.2l Duratorq EIV | 2010/11 |
Honda FR-V 2.2l TD EIV | 2010/11 |
Hyundai i10 1.1l EIV | 2010/11 |
Jaguar X Type 2.2l TD EIV | 2010/11 |
Kia Rio 1.5l TD EIV | 2010/11 |
Smart FourTwo 1.0l EIV | 2010/11 |
Vauxhall Corsa 1.3l CDTi EIV | 2010/11 |
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9l CDTi EIV | 2010/11 |
As reported previously, following the work in 2010-2011, the focus of emissions testing changed to consider aftermarket alteration of vehicles, both light and heavy duty.
The vehicles tested were
Light Duty
Peugeot RCZ | 2013/14 |
Ford C-Max | 2013/14 |
Heavy Duty
Mercedes Actros | 2012/13 |
DAF CF 85 | 2014/15 |
I would also refer the Hon Member to my answer of 20 January 2016, UIN 22742 (http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-questions-answers/?page=1&max=20&questiontype=AllQuestions&house=commons%2clords&uin=22742) for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, which tabled the number of MOT in service emission tests conducted in the last 10 years. The models subject to this test would cover every manufacturers model range subject to the MOT test during this period.
The Department for Transport does not hold information on work carried out by other testing authorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether any action was taken by (a) the Vehicle Certification Agency, (b) the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and (c) any other testing authority against vehicle manufacturers as a result of in-service emissions testing in each of the last 10 years; and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether any action was taken by (a) the Vehicle Certification Agency, (b) the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and (c) any other testing authority against vehicle manufacturers as a result of in-service emissions testing in each of the last 10 years; and...
Action taken by the Vehicle Certification Agency is below;
In the last 10 years, two models failed the tests. They were:
- Mitsubishi Carisma Petrol Euro III (2005/2006 test)
- BMW Mini One D (2008/2009 test)
In-service testing requires a minimum of three tests in order to achieve meaningful statistical results, although up to 20 vehicles may need to be tested. Where a fail decision is reached the series production is deemed to have failed, and the Approval Authority for the vehicle should be contacted to inform them of the test result.
In the Case of BMW Mini the KBA (German approval authority) were informed to enable them to take action. In the case of the Mitsubishi the manufacturer was contacted directly and a number of anomalies were found with the test vehicle that could account for the failed result. In this case, the approval authority was again the KBA. Following further discussion with the manufacturer, no further action was taken.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has not taken any action against any vehicle manufacturer as a result of in service emission testing during the past 10 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the (a) budget for and (b) expenditure on in-service emissions testing was for the (i) Vehicle Certification Agency and (ii) Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in each of the last 10 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the (a) budget for and (b) expenditure on in-service emissions testing was for the (i) Vehicle Certification Agency and (ii) Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in each of the last 10 years.
The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) in-service emissions budget is in the table below:
Budget | Expenditure | |
2006 / 2007 | Not available | Not available |
2007 / 2008 | Not available | £170k |
2008 / 2009 | Not available | £205k |
2009 / 2010 | £200K | £200K |
2010 / 2011 | £200K | £200K |
2011 /2012* | £0 | £0 |
2012 /2013 | £40K | £40K |
2013 /2014 | £50K | £29.5K |
2014 / 2015 | £150K | £42.3K |
2015 / 2016 | £123.2K | ** |
* Following the work in 2010-2011, the focus of emissions testing changed to consider aftermarket alteration of vehicles, both light and heavy duty.
** Ongoing £96K anticipated.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency does not hold a budget for in-service emissions testing and it does not have expenditure for in service emissions testing.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many vehicles (a) underwent and (b) failed in-service emissions tests conducted by the (i) Vehicle Certification Agency and (ii) Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in each of the last 10 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many vehicles (a) underwent and (b) failed in-service emissions tests conducted by the (i) Vehicle Certification Agency and (ii) Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in each of the last 10 years.
The figures below show how many vehicles and models the VCA has tested for in-service emissions and those that failed those in-service emissions tests.
(a) Number of vehicles tested (figures in brackets are the number of models tested) | (b) Number of vehicles failed-in service emissions (figures in brackets are the number of model failures) | |
2005 / 2006 | 38 (13) | 18 (1) |
2006 / 2007 | 35 (8) | 17 (0) |
2007 / 2008 | 35 (10) | 7 (0) |
2008 / 2009 | 45 (10) | 21 (1) |
2009 / 2010 | 44 (10) | 17 (0) |
2010 / 2011 | 30 (10) | 7 (0) |
Overall from 2005/06 to 2010/11, 227 individual tests were completed (76 Petrol, 151 Diesel) and 87 vehicles failed to achieve a pass for all pollutants (14 Petrol, 73 Diesel).However, it should be noted that the pass / fail criteria involved a statistical process looking at the average of the vehicle tests carried out. This generally involved a minimum of 3 tests, but any individual failures resulted in more vehicles being tested. Using this process, there were 2 Model Failures (1 Petrol and 1 Diesel).
Following the work in 2010-2011, the focus of the VCA’s emissions testing changed to consider aftermarket alteration of vehicles, both light and heavy duty.
The figures below show how many vehicles the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has tested and those that failed in-service emissions tests. In-service emissions testing is interpreted to refer to emissions testing through the MOT service. DVSA does not hold figures for 2005/06.
Car and light Goods vehicles up to 3000kg - DVSA
Financial Year | Tests | Emission Failures |
2006/07 | 26,299,000 | 771,696 |
2007/08 | 24,912,548 | 809,498 |
2008/09 | 25,537,682 | 791,818 |
2009/10 | 26,047,520 | 766,371 |
2010/11 | 26,637,490 | 734,246 |
2011/12 | 26,827,367 | 710,877 |
2012/13 | 26,872,425 | 656,279 |
2013/14 | 27,481,013 | 641,477 |
2014/15 | 27,669,148 | 607,400 |
Light goods vehicles between 3000 up to 3500kg - DVSA
Financial Year | Tests | Emission Failures |
2006/07 | 522,875 | 11,902 |
2007/08 | 520,682 | 11,329 |
2008/09 | 541,307 | 10,415 |
2009/10 | 563,829 | 9,424 |
2010/11 | 602,080 | 8,702 |
2011/12 | 608,144 | 8,965 |
2012/13 | 587,779 | 7,731 |
2013/14 | 601,942 | 8,004 |
2014/15 | 616,126 | 8,308 |
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his policy is on the use of in-service emissions testing to ensure compliance with vehicle type approval emissions standards.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his policy is on the use of in-service emissions testing to ensure compliance with vehicle type approval emissions standards.
The annual periodic inspection (MOT test) is an effective means that ensures vehicles are well maintained, safe and have no serious defects that cause high emissions or excessive noise. Due to the large number of MOT stations across the UK and approximately 30 million vehicles being tested each year, the test must be straightforward, use equipment that is readily available in garages and be cost effective for motorists.
Ensuring compliance with type approval standards would require expensive laboratory-type instruments at MOT stations and increases in the time taken for the test that would inevitably raise the cost for motorists.
(2) what plans he has for the future of the MOT Scheme; and if he will make a statement.
(2) what plans he has for the future of the MOT Scheme; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) whether he has made an assessment of the evidence compiled for his Department's 2008 MOT Scheme Review since his appointment; and if he will make a statement;
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) whether he has made an assessment of the evidence compiled for his Department's 2008 MOT Scheme Review since his appointment; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what plans he has to review the effectiveness of the MOT test system.
(2) what plans he has to review the effectiveness of the MOT test system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what plans he has for the future of the MOT test; and if he will make a statement;
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what plans he has for the future of the MOT test; and if he will make a statement;
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions (a) he and (b) Ministers in his Department have had with representatives of the motor industry to discuss a review of the MOT test system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions (a) he and (b) Ministers in his Department have had with representatives of the motor industry to discuss a review of the MOT test system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the MOT test system was last reviewed; what the outcome was of that review; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the MOT test system was last reviewed; what the outcome was of that review; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how many vehicles failed an MOT test for incorrectly adjusted headlamps in the last five years.
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how many vehicles failed an MOT test for incorrectly adjusted headlamps in the last five years.
| Table A 3.2 Failures of vehicles which included a lighting and signalling defect as a percentage of vehicles tested at MOT stations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
| Total tests | 29,691,015 | 28,742,618 | 27,805,830 |
| Class 1 and 2 motorcycles percentage of tests | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Class 3 and 4: cars and light vans up to 3,000kg (percentage) | 18.9 | 18.8 | 18.2 |
| Class 5: Private passenger vehicles with more than 12 seats (percentage) | 19.7 | 19.5 | 19.0 |
| Class 7: Goods vehicles between3,000 and 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight (percentage) | 43.1 | 43.6 | 42.3 |
| Notes: | |||
| 1. A failed vehicle for a lighting and signalling defect often has more than one failure item. | |||
| 2. The percentage shows the percentage of the defect category against the total number of tests carried out. | |||
| 3. Figures before 2006-07 are recorded in a different format. |
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the system of drug and alcohol testing in relation to persons in charge of an aeroplane; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the system of drug and alcohol testing in relation to persons in charge of an aeroplane; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has received (a) directly and (b) indirectly from clinicians and their professional associations since 1st May in respect of the proposals to remove blood processing and testing from the Liverpool Blood Centre; and if he will publish those representations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has received (a) directly and (b) indirectly from clinicians and their professional associations since 1st May in respect of the proposals to remove blood processing and testing from the Liverpool Blood Centre; and if he will publish those representations.