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VIN decode

VIN decode costs €0.10 per successful result from a RevalVIN wallet or €0.99 as a single card purchase. Make, model, power, fuel, transmission, body, drivetrain, colour, manufacturer and factory features. Coverage: Any valid post-1981 17-character VIN.

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Wallet price€0.10
Card price€0.99
TierEssential
CoverageAny valid post-1981 17-character VIN

What it tells you

  • Make, model and manufacturer, with the country where it was built
  • Fuel, transmission, engine power, body style, drivetrain and colour
  • Factory features grouped into safety, driver assistance, security and interior
  • The manufacture year when the VIN reliably encodes it

What you need

Required: VIN.

Included in

Buyer check and Complete report. See report pricing.

Where it works

Not limited to one country: any valid post-1981 17-character VIN.

See which other checks work in each market on the coverage by country page.

Example output

Illustrative sample data, not a real vehicle.

  • BMW X6: petrol, automatic, 225 kW
  • Body suv · all wheel drive · colour gray
  • Manufacturer BMW AG (Germany)
  • 5 factory features, e.g. abs, adaptive cruise control
Show the sample JSON response
{
  "vin": "WBAKU210X00R62021",
  "specifications": {
    "make": "BMW",
    "model": "X6",
    "fuel": "petrol",
    "transmission": "automatic",
    "enginePower": 225,
    "enginePowerUnit": "kW",
    "bodyStyle": "SUV",
    "drivetrain": "ALL_WHEEL_DRIVE",
    "color": "GRAY",
    "registrationDate": "2016-05-04T00:00:00.000Z"
  },
  "manufacturer": {
    "name": "BMW AG",
    "region": "Europe",
    "country": "Germany"
  },
  "features": [
    {
      "name": "ABS",
      "category": "SAFETY_SYSTEM"
    },
    {
      "name": "ADAPTIVE_CRUISE_CONTROL",
      "category": "ASSISTANCE_SYSTEM"
    },
    {
      "name": "LANE_DEPARTURE_WARNING",
      "category": "ASSISTANCE_SYSTEM"
    },
    {
      "name": "ALARM",
      "category": "VEHICLE_SECURITY"
    },
    {
      "name": "LEATHER_UPHOLSTERY",
      "category": "INTERIOR_FEATURE"
    }
  ]
}

API: GET /v1/vin-decode/{vin}. Developer API access is in preview and requires activation.

Limitations

  • Some VINs have only basic identification on record. RevalVIN fills gaps from additional sources where it can and says clearly when details are missing.
  • A first-registration date earlier than the manufacture year is hidden, and the manufacture year is shown instead.
  • Colour and equipment reflect factory records, not later changes.

Individual vehicle records, not a comprehensive accident, title or ownership report. Missing records do not prove a clean history.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a VIN decode cost?

€0.10 per successful result from a prepaid wallet, or €0.99 as a one-off card purchase. If the lookup fails or returns nothing, the wallet charge is restored.

Where does a VIN decode work?

It is not limited to one country: any valid post-1981 17-character VIN.

What do I need to run a VIN decode?

You need the VIN.

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