To start from the beginning. In about oct 2000 I got 6 points on my license, which was in the first two years of driving. So dvla rules, my license was revoked & then I had to sit out my theory & test again! This being completed in may 2001. I then went to the courts - who revoked my license, payed them a fee (cant remember how much) and they gave me my licence back as I proved I had re-taken the test. I was told this was what had to be done, and I would get me old licencse back. So i have been driving since. I have been stopped by police few times, and hired cars etc etc.. with no problems, Until october 2008. I went to hire car, and had no counter part. So they phoned DVLA to check, DVLA spoke to me said its ok to hire the car, but they had my new version number counter part & I had to apply for it. So I applied, but got back a provisional license. Phoned them today and they're saying because I haven't applied for new license within 2 years of re-taking, I have to do my test again?? I am fuming!! I have had no problems with the police, various dealing with the dvla, car insurance etc etc.. But now they spring this on me?? The dvla even let me hire cars.. they gave the autorisation to the car hire centre!! only 4 months ago. So due to various mistakes by the court, dvla... I now have been told I no longer have a LICENSE, and have to re-apply!! My job relies on me having a license, so its likely i will also lose my job!! anyone help me ?? please