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Europe VIN Decode
GETRate LimitedJSON Response
Overview
This API returns detailed information including VIN analysis, general information, manufacturer details, vehicle specifications, and equipment for European vehicles.
COVERAGE
This API supports EU manufacturers from year 1981 to 2026.
SUPPORT
17 digits VIN number.
HTTP Request
Endpoint
GET https://api.vehicledatabases.com/europe-vin-decode/v2/{vin}Example — Python / Requests
Target:
Client:
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://api.vehicledatabases.com/europe-vin-decode/v2/{vin}",
headers={"x-authkey": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
print(response.json())GET Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VIN | ✓ | 17 characters VIN Number |
JSON Response
This API returns basic information about the EU vehicle.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| status | success or error |
| data | Provides comprehensive vehicle information including VIN analysis, general information, manufacturer details, specifications, and standard/optional equipment. |
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"VIN": "SB1JZ28E80E082086",
"VIN Analytics": {
"Squish VIN": "SB1JZ28E0E",
"Serial number": "082086"
},
"General Information": {
"Make": "Toyota",
"Model": "Corolla",
"Trim level": "HB",
"Body style": "3 Doors Hatchback",
"Engine type": "1.6L DOHC 16V FWD",
"Fuel type": "Gasoline",
"Transmission": "4-Speed Automatic",
"Vehicle class": "Compact Car",
"Vehicle type": "Passenger car",
"Manufactured in": "United Kingdom"
},
"Manufacturer": {
"Manufacturer": "Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd",
"City": "Burnaston",
"Region": "Europe",
"Country": "United Kingdom"
},
"Vehicle Specification": {
"Body type": "Hatchback",
"Number of doors": "3",
"Number of seats": "5",
"Displacement SI": "1598",
"Displacement CID": "97",
"Displacement nominal": "1.6",
"Engine valves": "16",
"Engine cylinders": "4",
"Engine horsepower": "110",
"Engine kilowatts": "81",
"Driveline": "FWD",
"Anti-lock braking system": "ABS"
}
}
}Error Responses
error
statusWhen an error occurs, the API returns an error status with a code and message.
| Code | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | No Record(s) were found. | Verify the VIN is correct or not. |
| 401 | Invalid API x-authkey. | Provide a valid API x-authkey. |
| 404 | API endpoint not found | Check the API endpoint URL. |
| 429 | Rate limit exceeded | Reduce request frequency to comply with rate limits. |