The Vehicle Identification Number is a unique 17-character code assigned by the manufacturer. It never contains the letters I, O or Q.

Which vehicles are covered?

Vehicles from all origins can be decoded; the depth of data depends on the manufacturer and the market where the vehicle was first sold.

How do I get an API key?

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Is personal data returned?

No. The API only returns technical vehicle data, never information about the owner.

VIN Decoder API

Decode any VIN in real time

Send a 17-character VIN, get a complete technical sheet in JSON: make, model, engine, gearbox, emissions and TecDoc references.

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What you get

Decodes all 17 characters (WMI, VDS, VIS)
Make, model, generation and trim
Engine code, displacement, power and fuel
Gearbox type and code
TecDoc K-Type for parts compatibility
ISO 3779 format validation

Quick start

GET https://api-vin-decoder.p.rapidapi.com/vin?vin={vin}

curl --request GET \
  --url 'https://api-vin-decoder.p.rapidapi.com/vin?vin=VF1DZ0N0641118804' \
  --header 'x-rapidapi-host: api-vin-decoder.p.rapidapi.com' \
  --header 'x-rapidapi-key: YOUR_RAPIDAPI_KEY'

Sample JSON response

200 OK — application/json

{
  "data": {
    "erreur": "",
    "vin": "VF1DZ0N0641118804",
    "pays": "FR",
    "plaque": "AA123BC",
    "marque": "RENAULT",
    "modele": "MEGANE III",
    "modele_en": "MEGANE III Coupe",
    "version": "1.9 dCi",
    "debut_modele": "2008-11",
    "fin_modele": "2015-08",
    "date1erCir_fr": "18-04-2009",
    "variante": "DZ0N06",
    "co2": "",
    "energie": "2",
    "energieNGC": "DIESEL",
    "type_moteur": "Diesel",
    "genreVCG": "1",
    "genreVCGNGC": "VP",
    "puisFisc": "7",
    "carrosserieCG": "COUPE",
    "code_carrosserie": "29",
    "carrosserie": "Coupé",
    "code_type_transmission": "1",
    "type_transmission": "Traction avant",
    "capacite_litres": "1.90",
    "code_systeme_alimentation": "11",
    "systeme_alimentation": "Injection directe",
    "valves": "2",
    "boite_vitesse": "M",
    "code_boite_vitesse": "",
    "puisFiscReelKW": "96 KW",
    "puisFiscReelCH": "131 CH",
    "nr_passagers": "5",
    "nb_portes": "0",
    "type_mine": "MRE5531A0421",
    "cnit": "MRE5531A0421",
    "couleur": "",
    "poids": "1807 KG",
    "ptac": "1807 KG",
    "ccm": "1870 CM3",
    "cylindres": "4",
    "propulsion": "",
    "type_compression": "",
    "longueur": "",
    "largeur": "",
    "hauteur": "",
    "empattement": "",
    "sra_id": "RE80126",
    "sra_group": "32",
    "sra_commercial": "1.9 dCi (DZ0N, DZ0J, DZ1J, DZ1K)",
    "numero_serie": "41118804",
    "logo_marque": "https://api.apiplaqueimmatriculation.com/public/storage/photos_marques/93.png?v=1",
    "photo_modele": "https://api.apiplaqueimmatriculation.com/public/storage/photos_modeles/31164.jpg",
    "k_type": "31164",
    "tecdoc_manu_id": "93",
    "tecdoc_model_id": "7867",
    "tecdoc_car_id": "31164",
    "tecdoc_vehicules_compatible": "",
    "code_moteur": "F9Q(870|872)",
    "codes_platforme": "DZ0/1_",
    "pneus": [
      {
        "name": "205/50 R 17",
        "width": 205,
        "height": 50,
        "diameter": 17,
        "load_index": 89,
        "speed_index": "V"
      },
      {
        "name": "205/55 R 16",
        "width": 205,
        "height": 55,
        "diameter": 16,
        "load_index": 91,
        "speed_index": "H"
      }
    ]
  },
  "api_version": "*",
  "message": "",
  "code_erreur": 200
}

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