{"product_id":"vehicle-maintenance-roadworthiness-defect-management-policy-editable-template","title":"Vehicle Maintenance, Roadworthiness \u0026 Defect Management Policy (Editable Template)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eDemonstrate full control of your vehicle maintenance system and meet Operator Licence undertakings with this professionally written \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eVehicle Maintenance, Roadworthiness \u0026amp; Defect Management Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed specifically for UK transport operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eCreated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eactive Transport Managers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this document provides the systems and controls required to demonstrate \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"767\"\u003econtinuous and effective management\u003c\/strong\u003e during DVSA audits, investigations and FORS assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eThis policy helps you manage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eSafety inspection (PMI) intervals and planning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eForward maintenance scheduling (minimum 6 months)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eMOT and brake testing management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eDaily walkaround checks and nil defect reporting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eDefect reporting, severity assessment and rectification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eVehicle off-road procedures and return-to-service controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eMaintenance provider management (in-house or external)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eRecord keeping and DVSA inspection readiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eThe document is based on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eDVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness\u003c\/strong\u003e and helps you prevent prohibitions, MOT failures and enforcement action while ensuring vehicles are safe and compliant at all times. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"ms-1 flex h-[25px] text-[10px] leading-[13px] rounded-xl corner-superellipse\/1.1 items-center justify-center gap-1 px-2 relative text-token-text-secondary! 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