The digital walkaround check app built for UK fleets

Why a digital walkaround check beats paper

Under the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, every commercial vehicle in the UK must undergo a first-use check before it leaves the yard. Paper sheets satisfy the letter of the rule but fail the spirit: items get ticked without inspection, records go missing, and defects fall through the cracks between driver and workshop.

A digital walkaround check app fixes the structural weaknesses of paper:

• Drivers cannot skip mandatory items — the app forces sequential completion.
• Photo evidence is captured at point of inspection — not reconstructed later.
• GPS coordinates and timestamps prove when and where the check was done.
• Defects auto-route to the workshop with severity, photo and description.
• 15+ months of records are retained automatically and searchable in seconds.
• DVSA examiners can be sent a single audit-ready export from any device.

Built for every UK vehicle type

Zohti includes pre-built walkaround templates for HGVs, LGVs, vans, tippers, trailers, plant equipment and PSVs. Each template covers the items the DVSA expects for that vehicle class — and you can customise any item, add your own, or build templates from scratch.

HGV walkaround checks

The full 60+ item HGV first-use check covering tyres, brakes, lights, mirrors, body, fluids, tachograph, safety equipment and documentation. Aligned with DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.

Van and LGV walkaround checks

A streamlined daily check for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes — proportionate to use but with the same audit-ready evidence trail.

Trailer inspections

Coupling, landing legs, lights, doors, suspension and load restraint — all separately tracked against the trailer asset, not the unit.

Tipper and plant checks

Sheeting, tailgate pins, body rams, hookloader hooks and skip arms — sector-specific items that paper templates rarely include.

How drivers use the app

1. Open the Zohti app and scan the vehicle's QR code (or pick from a list).
2. Work through the guided checklist, taking photos of any defects.
3. Sign off the inspection — the app records GPS, time and driver identity.
4. Defects are sent to the transport manager and workshop instantly.
5. Vehicle is released for use, or held until the defect is cleared.

FAQs

Is a digital walkaround check legally valid in the UK?

Yes. The DVSA accepts digital walkaround records provided they are tamper-resistant, retained for at least 15 months, and produced on request. Zohti meets all three requirements.

Does the app work without mobile signal?

Yes. The Zohti mobile app stores inspections locally and syncs automatically when connectivity returns — essential for quarry, landfill and rural depot work.

How much does it cost?

Zohti starts at £5.95 per vehicle per month. There is no setup fee and you can cancel any time. See the pricing section for full details.