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Europe VIN Decode API Documentation

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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

GEThttps://api.vehicledatabases.com/europe-vin-decode/v2/{vin}

Request

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

VINRequired
17 characters VIN Number

JSON Response

This API returns basic information about the EU vehicle.

Example Response

status
success or error
data
Provides comprehensive vehicle information including VIN analysis, general information, manufacturer details, specifications, and standard/optional equipment.

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

errorstatus

When an error occurs, the API returns an error status with a code and message.

400No Record(s) were found.Verify the VIN is correct or not.
401Invalid API x-authkey.Provide a valid API x-authkey.
404API endpoint not foundCheck the API endpoint URL.
429Rate limit exceededReduce request frequency to comply with rate limits.