VIN Decoder API — VIN Number Lookup
Our VIN Decoder API lets you decode any VIN number or retrieve a VIN from a license plate. Get comprehensive vehicle data including make, model, year, engine specifications, and country of manufacture via a simple REST API.
What is a VIN Number?
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle at the factory. It encodes:
- WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) — first 3 characters: manufacturer and country
- VDS (Vehicle Descriptor Section) — next 6 characters: model, engine, body type
- VIS (Vehicle Identifier Section) — last 8 characters: unique serial number
Get VIN from License Plate
Need to find a VIN from a plate number? Our API supports reverse lookup: enter a license plate and get the full VIN and vehicle data.
// Get VIN from license plate
const response = await fetch("https://api-de-plaque-d-immatriculation-france.p.rapidapi.com/AA123BB", {
headers: {
"X-RapidAPI-Key": "your-api-key",
"X-RapidAPI-Host": "api-de-plaque-d-immatriculation-france.p.rapidapi.com"
}
});
const vehicle = await response.json();
console.log(vehicle.vin); // "VF1ABCDEFG1234567"Supported Countries
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France
SIV
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United Kingdom
DVLA
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Spain
DGT
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Italy
Motorizzazione
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Germany
KBA
Questions fréquentes
What is a VIN number?
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle at the factory. It encodes the manufacturer (WMI), vehicle descriptor (VDS), and unique serial number (VIS).
Can I get a VIN from a license plate?
Yes, our API supports reverse lookup. Enter a license plate number and receive the full VIN along with complete vehicle data including make, model, year, and engine specifications.
Which countries are supported?
We support France (SIV), United Kingdom (DVLA), Spain (DGT), Italy (Motorizzazione), and Germany (KBA). Coverage is expanding regularly.
Is the VIN Decoder API free?
Yes, we offer a free plan that allows you to test the API. Paid plans are available for higher volumes and commercial use.