Daily Van Check

Bodywork

All doors shut properly and are secure when closed

Brakes

Foot or service brake works correctly and doesn't have any excessive travel

Lights

All lenses are present, clean and are the right colour, without cracks

Load

Any load is adequately secured

Mirrors and Glass

Your view of the road in all directions isn't obscured by damaged or discoloured glass, or obstructions e.g. stickers

Seat Belts

Seat belts operate correctly and are free from cuts and damage

Steering

Check steering has no excessive play

Tyres and Wheels

No deep cuts in the sidewall, no cord visible anywhere on the tyre, no missing or insecure wheel-nuts

Washers and Wipers

Wipers move continually when switched on

Washers and Wipers

Wiper blades aren't so deteriorated that they don't clear the windscreen effectively when used with washers

Bodywork

There isn't any damage or sharp edges, no body panels are loose or in danger of falling off

Exhaust

Check that the exhaust doesn't emit excessive amounts of smoke

Lights

All lights and indicators work correctly

Mirrors and Glass

All mirrors that should be there are properly aligned and secure

Oil & Fluids

Check oil and fluid levels

Service Light

Service light is NOT on (tick = OK, cross = light is on)

Tyres and Wheels

A minimum tread depth of 1.6mm

Tyres and Wheels

Sufficient inflation of each tyre