Checking Your Vehicle - Vanarama’s Best Practise Guide for Van Drivers

It is important to perform certain checks before you start your day. Vanarama's daily checklist should ensure nothing is missed.

Documentation

1 Valid MOT certificate

2 Valid Insurance

3 Maximum authorised mass or GVW in log book matches plate on vehicle

Van Exterior

4 Windscreen is clean and undamaged

5 Vehicle tax and licensing valid

6 Visible, undamaged number plates

7 Doors working correctly

8 Tyres inflated to correct pressure and in good condition

9 Mirrors undamaged and clean

10 Exhaust is in good condition with no signs of leaks or movement

11 Reflective surfaces are clean and undamaged

12 Load is secured

13 No leaks from fuel cap

14 No fluid leaks from van

Under the bonnet

15 Battery is clean and secure

16 Leads are attached and in good condition

17 Perform fluid level checks

Behind the wheel

18 Seat belts are in working order

19 Horn is in working order

20 Lights and indicators work correctly

21 Windscreen wipers and washers work correctly

22 All gauges and warning systems are working correctly

23 Adequate quantity of fuel for journey

24 Tachograph set if vehicle has a maximum authorised mass or GVW exceeds 3.5 tonnes

25 Speedometer is in working order

26 Brakes work correctly, and do not pull the van to one side or feel spongy or slack