From the 2nd February 2026, you will now receive your prohibition clearance notice automatically by email within 24 hours of your vehicle passing its prohibition clearance test.
The email will be sent directly to the operator whose email address is linked to the vehicle on the Vehicle Operator Licencing system (VOL). This replaces paper copies for a quicker, greener process.
DVSA have stated that:
“This will help save time for our colleagues, align with our sustainability goals and brings heavy vehicle clearances in line with the existing prohibition clearance process for light vehicles”
How it works:
Initial Prohibition (PG9): A vehicle examiner finds serious defects (eg: brakes / steering) during a roadside check. They will then issue a PG9 and the vehicle must not be driven until this is fixed.
Repairs: The owner fixes the defects and takes the vehicle for a re-inspection, usually at an authorised testing facility (ATF).
Prohibition Removal (PG10): If the vehicle passes the inspection (often full MOT), the examiner issues a PG10 form, removing the restriction.
If the prohibition has been issued by the police instead of DVSA, the Vehicle Standards Assessor (VSA) will still issue you with a PG10 prohibition clearance notice.
