I set up DD with DVLA 2015.
DVLA confirmed DD was set up and supplied a letter saying so.
Thinking my car was taxed, and having comfort DVLA would take payments as needed, DVLA has not requested/taken payment.
Car was not, therefore, taxed. I discovered this with a lovely man put a wheel clamp on my car, with £260 release fee (£160 later refunded once taxed) but then 2 weeks later, letter from DVLA with fine of £216.
Replied to DVLA fine letter saying it's their fault.
The DD letter from DVLA in 2015 says exactly 'you do not have to do anything'.
I am fuming.