The remainder of the Ellipse building is occupied by VOSA, which oversees MoT testing.

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It urged motorists to check the actual record and full details on the VOSA website, accessed through Directgov.

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The operation involved police, Customs and Excise officials and enforcement staff from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

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The forces were joined by colleagues from the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), HM Revenue and Customs, BT Openreach, the Scottish Environment and Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Motor Insurance Bureau.

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