Every few months, people question why a particular DVLA service is turned off overnight. In the digital age, it seems strange for services to have limited hours. This post explains the complexities of government services being digitally native. DVLA had old technology from the 1980s, causing issues with overnight batch jobs. Despite challenges, new digital vehicle services were launched, allowing users to manage vehicles and personal registrations online. Unfortunately, DVLA focused on rebuilding the entire legacy infrastructure instead of allowing the services to operate 24/7. Legacy technology remains a barrier to digital transformation, highlighting the challenges faced by organizations in modernizing services.
https://dafyddvaughan.uk/blog/2025/why-some-dvla-digital-services-dont-work-at-night/