Daily walkaround checks that stand up to DVSA scrutiny
A 30-second guided walkaround on any phone — lights, tyres, fluids, leaks, damage — with photo evidence on any defect, automatic flagging to a manager, and a date-stamped record that survives a DVSA spot check. Built for HGV, PSV, van and rental fleets that have to prove the work was done.
No card required. See a sample report (PDF)
NMC
DAF LF260
7.5t · 84,217 mi
Driver: Mark Hughes
DVSA categories
- Tyres & wheels OK
- Lights & indicators OK
- Fluids Top up oil
- Brakes & airline OK
- Mirrors & wipers OK
- Bodywork OK
Built around how UK fleets actually work
Custom checklist templates
Build the check that matches the vehicle. Cars don't need a tachograph check, HGVs do. Configure once per fleet, drivers see the right list.
Driver-friendly mobile flow
Tap through the checklist in 30 seconds. No app install — works on any browser. Drivers don't need IT support.
Defect photos with timestamps
When a driver flags a defect, the platform requires a photo. Photos are watermarked with the timestamp and driver name — DVSA-grade evidence.
Auto-escalate critical defects
Tyres below tread, brake warning lights, fluid leaks — flag them as critical and the platform pings a maintenance manager before the vehicle leaves the yard.
Audit log for compliance
Every check is logged with date, vehicle, driver and outcome. Export the log for VOSA/DVSA audits in one click.
Tie to maintenance tickets
A defect raised on a walkaround can become a maintenance ticket automatically, tied to the vehicle and the engineer who fixes it.
A skip-hire HGV operator passes a DVSA spot check with no defects raised
Before vehReports, walkarounds existed on paper triplicates filed in a binder in the depot office. When DVSA dropped in unannounced, finding the right week's sheets took an hour. With vehReports, the operator pulled the last 90 days of every driver's walkaround on a tablet in the depot — date, vehicle, driver, photos — and the examiner went away.
Frequently asked questions
Does this satisfy DVSA walkaround check requirements? +
DVSA requires a documented walkaround for HGVs and PSVs at the start of every shift. vehReports captures the date, driver, vehicle, checklist completion and any defects raised — exactly the evidence DVSA examiners look for. We don't claim it's compliance-as-a-service, but the records meet the standard.
Can drivers run a check from their own phone? +
Yes. Drivers log in on any web-connected phone — no app to install. The check runs as a guided flow and the record syncs to your account in real time.
What happens if a defect is found? +
The driver marks the defect, attaches a photo, and the check is auto-flagged. You can configure rules: notify a manager, raise a maintenance ticket, or block the vehicle from going out until cleared.
Can I build my own checklist templates? +
Yes. Build a checklist per vehicle type (car, van, HGV, PSV, minibus) or per use case (daily walkaround, weekly inspection, monthly safety audit). Different fleets need different checks — the platform is built around that.
Do health checks consume a credit? +
Yes — one credit per completed health check, same as any other report. For high-volume daily checks, the Plus subscription (£20/month with rolling credits) is usually cheapest.
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