Compliance Centre
Fleet compliance guidance for UK operators
Practical articles on defect records, walkaround checks, retention, roadside readiness, and MOT renewals — written for UK fleets that take compliance seriously.
Nil-defect reports: why “no faults found” still needs a record
Why UK fleets should record nil-defect walkaround checks, what DVSA guidance expects, and how missing “all clear” records weaken your compliance evidence.
Read article →How long to keep fleet inspection and defect records (15 months)
Guidance on retaining walkaround checks, defect reports and repair records for at least 15 months, including what fleets should retrieve on request.
Read article →Closing defects before return to service: the full defect loop
How to run report → assess → repair → sign-off so unroadworthy vehicles do not go back on the road, and your records show a complete close-out trail.
Read article →DVSA Roadside Checks: Evidence Fleets Should Have Ready
What to expect at a DVSA roadside stop, which records help most, and how to prepare your walkaround and defect history before an examiner asks.
Read article →Pre-Use Vehicle Checks: What Company Drivers Must Do
What UK drivers should check before using a company vehicle, how fleet managers should record it, and why pre-use checks matter at DVSA roadside stops.
Read article →How digital defect records hold up under DVSA scrutiny
What DVSA looks for in fleet defect records at roadside checks, and how digital systems provide clearer evidence than paper.
Read article →MOT expiry tracking for fleets — how to stay ahead of renewals
Managing MOT and tax renewals across a fleet is high-risk without a system. Here is how fleet managers automate reminders and avoid enforcement.
Read article →Paper vs Digital Vehicle Inspection Sheets for Fleets
How digital vehicle inspection software reduces admin, prevents missed defects, and creates stronger evidence when DVSA stops a vehicle at the roadside.
Read article →Fleet defect records: what DVSA expects you to keep
What UK fleet operators should record when drivers report defects, including checks, timestamps, photos and close-out evidence for DVSA readiness.
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