Every driven and towed asset in a council fleet has built-in checklists — a quick graded Check and a thorough itemised Sweep, with Electric/Diesel/Petrol variants where the drivetrain differs. Pick a vehicle type to see its checklists.

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Alongside the per-vehicle checks, road-registered vehicles carry an Annual Road-Legal Check (MOT, tax, insurance) — the yearly compliance record for anything that uses the public highway. It applies across vehicle types; the full checklist is below.

Covers: Boat, Car, Emergency vehicle, Motorbike, Recycling Truck, Trailer, Utility Vehicle, Van. recommended annually.

COMPLIANCE
Insurance Check
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Verify insurance policy is active with appropriate coverage levels for council use. Confirm policy details (vehicle registration, policy number, expiry date) are accurate and documentation is accessible to drivers.
MOT Validity
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Verify MOT status via the DVLA website for vehicles over 3 years old. Record expiry date in comments. Note any advisories from the most recent test that may require attention before the next inspection.
Registration Document
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Confirm the V5C logbook is stored securely at the council office and details match the vehicle (registration, VIN). Verify the council is listed as the registered keeper with current address details.
Road Tax Status
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Check vehicle tax status via the DVLA website using the registration number. Record renewal date and set reminders 30 days before expiry. Ensure direct debit payment is active if applicable.

Common Questions

The drivetrain changes what's checked — the Electric variant swaps fuel/oil/exhaust items for charging and high-voltage checks. Both show in the picker for that vehicle, so the crew picks per vehicle.