Lolz I tried something similar with my UK license when I moved back to NZ in the 90's. I didn't make it on the news tho!
If he pleaded not guilty then I presume that he took good legal advice on what to do. Hope he gets off. Used to be one of the favourites a Scarborough.
Isn’t the first time the DVLA has said your not entitled to drive a particular class of vehicle because of their error. Andy