DVLA

DVLA

@DVLAgovuk

DVLA official account. Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg. Any abuse towards DVLA will be deleted & reported. Usage policy: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-licensing-agency/about/social-media-use

https://t.co/7R3mxqpB8D Joined 2012-05-17 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

96,055

Followers

465

Following

167,407

Tweets

0.6

Avg Engagement

249

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @DVLAgovuk's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2012-05-17
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:0.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:0.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account has low average engagement, with only 7 likes and 5 retweets per tweet. This suggests a focus on informative content rather than interactive or viral posts.

0.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

0.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

724

Total Likes

1,228

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

0

75th Percentile

453

Top Tweet

0.01

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

12.0%

Original

87.4%

Replies

0.6%

Retweets

0.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.4%

With Media

85.3%

With Links

8.6%

With #Tags

89.1%

With @Mentions

16.5%

With Emojis

119

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

7.26

Reply/Original Ratio

0.05

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

90.5%

Weekday Posts

9.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#dvlaonline (118) #dvlaarlein (36) #taxitdontriskit (32) #scams (32) #yagym (23) #staysafeonline (18) #drivingtest (18) #carsales (15) #carsalesuk (15) #cyberaware (14)

Most Mentioned

@dvsagovuk (59) @greg_hopkins (10) @jojetson04 (8) @arran_moyes (6) @johnham64809211 (5) @vanessareading1 (5) @laurendoyle91 (5) @scubasteve1583 (5) @cheb_bowen (5) @dvlagovuk (5)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 391 (12%)
Replies 2,839 (87%)
Retweets 19 (1%)
Quote Tweets 1 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 19 retweets (1% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes UK drivers and vehicle owners who need to renew or manage their driving licences. It also targets individuals concerned about online safety and identity theft.

Average

Audience Quality

22.4%

Suspicion Index

32.6%

Low-Quality %

31

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

48.0%

Empty Bio

25.7%

<10 Tweets

7.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

42.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.3%

No URL

17.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

3,503,179

Total Potential Reach

31

Median Follower Reach

160

75th Percentile Reach

5.3%

>1K followers

0.5%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

53.4%

Creators

5,342 accounts

20.9%

Consumers

2,086 accounts

25.7%

Dormant

2,572 accounts

39

Verified Followers

0.39% of total

7.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.13

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (357) United Kingdom (318) England, United Kingdom (234) London (131) UK (111) Glasgow, Scotland (55) Birmingham, England (55) Manchester, England (55) England (50) Scotland, United Kingdom (48)

39

Verified Followers

0.39% of total

1,230

Protected Accounts

12.3% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@paullewismoney 157,871 Financial journalist Finance, Journalism, Free speech
@supermalaxx 81,657 Gamer Gaming, Tech, Anime
@petepaphides 79,214 Music Journalist Music, Arts, Journalism
@Norbert_Kev 77,054 Nurse Medicine, Technology, Design
@CourtnieQ 67,555 Model Fashion, Travel, Lifestyle
@gregjmchugh 65,549 Actor Acting, Writing, Voice
@PostOffice 63,991 Communication Community, Conversations, Social Policy
@mileynoticedme 57,018 Fan Miley, Demi, Lucy
@dexter_koh 56,972 Entrepreneur Husband, Actor, Dad
@biz_articles_ 38,526 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (290) life (248) views (233) lover (150) music (123) mum (119) family (102) health (99) live (99) uk (95)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#lfc (11) #arsenal (8) #mufc (8) #family (8) #mentalhealth (8) #nhs (6) #blm (6) #ynwa (6) #glazersout (5) #fbpe (5)

5,201

Followers With Bio

4,799

Followers Without Bio

52.01%

% With Bio

47.99%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

766

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

766

Total Retweets

153

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Driving Licence Renewal Road Safety Online Security Identity Theft Prevention Government Services
DVLA
@DVLAgovuk

RT @DCMS: The King's #Coronation procession route will pass some iconic London landmarks on Saturday Experience the journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey👇 https://t.co/ysHFSBWdPw

2023-05-05
Retweets: 453 Likes: 0 Engagement: 453
DVLA
@DVLAgovuk

RT @DCMS: Planning to watch the #Coronation procession on Saturday 6 May? Central London will be very busy, so plan your journey and prepare for your visit For the latest timings and information on public viewing areas, read our guidance ➡️ https://t.co/i4tZLJhO0O https://t.co

2023-05-04
Retweets: 156 Likes: 0 Engagement: 156
DVLA
@DVLAgovuk

RT @DCMS: Heading to London to watch the Coronation events? As part of our accessibility guidance for the weekend, we have published a social story to explain what you can expect on the day You can use the guide to prepare for your visit: https://t.co/aNro2VuNOa https://t.co/mZ

2023-05-05
Retweets: 60 Likes: 0 Engagement: 60
DVLA
@DVLAgovuk

RT @actionfrauduk: Did you know you can report scam websites, emails and texts?​ • Forward an email to [email protected] ​ • Report a website at https://t.co/EhuVDBJvBe • Forward a scam text to 7726 ​ Stay secure this #FraudFreeXmas ☃️ 🎁 ​Learn more below: https://t.co/K

2022-11-22
Retweets: 53 Likes: 0 Engagement: 53
DVLA
@DVLAgovuk

RT @transportgovuk: The new Emergency Alerts system will be tested nationally on April 23rd at 3pm. If you’re driving, do not pick up your phone. Keep driving safely and if you need to check your phone, pull over when it’s safe to do so. For more info, visit https://t.co/1PMrjf

2023-04-21
Retweets: 44 Likes: 0 Engagement: 44

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account emphasizes online renewal processes for convenience and security It highlights the risks of sharing sensitive documents like the V5C log book It promotes proactive measures to prevent identity theft and fraud

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 96,055
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @DVLAgovuk reveals an growing Twitter presence with 96,055 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 0.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025