One Auto API has a range of VIN decoder endpoints, suitable for a wide variety of use cases available through a single integration - alongside images, valuations, vehicle history and more.
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| Data Provider | Endpoint | Description | Average Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartell | VIN Decoder | N/A | |
| Ezyvin | OE VIN Lookup (Europe) | Returns OE sourced vehicle details from a VIN including engine, transmission, trim level, interior and exterior colour. | 2706 ms |
| One Auto API | OE Build Decode | Detailed OE Build Decode from a VIN, covering 27 manufacturers in multiple markets. | 1576 ms |
| One Auto API | OE Build Sheet (Europe) from VIN | Factory build sheet data for option identification and marketing, parts ordering and risk management - with European coverage. | 441 ms |
| One Auto API | OE Build Sheet (Global) from VIN | Factory build sheet data for option identification and marketing, parts ordering and risk management - with global coverage. | 37 ms |
| One Auto API | VIN Decode (US) | Basic VIN decoder for the US providing 22 fields of core specification data. | N/A |
| One Auto API | Vin Decode Plus (US) | 2235 ms |
{
"success": true,
"result": {
"manufacturer_desc": "MINI",
"model_range_desc": "HATCH",
"model_desc": "COOPER CLASSIC",
"derivative_desc": "1.5 COOPER CLASSIC HATCHBACK 3dr PETROL MANUAL",
"body_type_desc": "HATCHBACK",
"fuel_type_desc": "PETROL",
"transmission_desc": "MANUAL",
"manufactured_year": 2020
},
"error": "If there is an error the message would go here"
}{
"success": true,
"result": {
"vehicle_identification_number": "ABCDE123456F78910",
"oem_vehicle_desc": "BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 20 d",
"vehicle_desc": "BMW X1 xDrive 20 d",
"manufacturer_desc": "BMW",
"oem_model_range_desc": "X1 (E84)",
"oem_derivative_desc": "xDrive 20 d",
"oem_model_year": 2013,
"manufactured_year": 2012,
"oem_body_type_desc": "SUV",
"oem_fuel_type_desc": "Diesel",
"oem_engine_desc": "N47 D20 C",
"oem_transmission_type_desc": "automatic",
"oem_drivetrain_desc": "All-wheel drive",
"power_bhp": 184,
"power_kw": 135,
"oem_colour_desc": "Mineral-weiss metallic (A96)",
"oem_interior_trim_desc": "Leather",
"date_last_updated": "2025-09-23"
},
"error": "If there is an error the message would go here"
}{
"success": true,
"result": {
"vehicle_identification_number": "ABCDE123456F78910",
"manufacturer_desc": "Buick",
"model_range_desc": "Encore",
"model_desc": "Buick Encore 1.4T AMT(6-speed) Preferred 2020",
"oem_series_desc": "E1",
"oem_production_code": "wyxyzpjgj",
"oem_body_type_desc": "SUV",
"oem_power_value": 103,
"oem_fuel_type_desc": "Petrol",
"oem_engine_size_litres": 1.4,
"oem_drive_side": "LHD",
"manufactured_date": "2020-05-08",
"oem_colour_desc": "Midnight Black Pearlescent",
"oem_interior_trim_desc": "INTERIOR TRIM CONFIG #14",
"oem_engine_desc": "ENGINE GAS, 4 CYL, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, TURBO, VVT, ALUM, GME",
"oem_transmission_type_desc": "Automatic",
"oem_drivetrain_desc": "FWD",
"options": [
{
"factory_code": "AKK",
"factory_desc": "WINDSHIELD STYLE ACOUSTIC PVB"
}
]
}
}{
"success": true,
"result": {
"manufactured_date": "2015-03-19",
"delivered_date": "2020-03-01",
"oem_colour_desc": "Metallic mythical black (0E)",
"oem_interior_trim_desc": "Soul (black) (QF)",
"oem_engine_desc": "CULB (D64 : 4-cylinder SI engine 2.0 l/132 kW (16V) turbo FSI homog. base engine T4U/T56/ TM2/TV2/TL6/TG6/TR6/TS6/TD6/TM6/T06/TD3)",
"oem_transmission_type_desc": "PUZ (G1D : 7-speed automatic transmission for four-wheel drive vehicle)",
"oem_drivetrain_desc": "All-wheel drive",
"oem_wheel_desc": "20 Inch Wheel",
"options": [
{
"factory_code": "123456",
"factory_desc": "ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONING",
"additional_desc": "Without Additional Air Conditioning"
},
{
"factory_code": "234567",
"factory_desc": "WIFI",
"additional_desc": "Without Wifi"
}
]
},
"error": "If there is an error the message would go here"
}{
"success": true,
"result": {
"manufacturer_desc": "Mini",
"model_desc": "Cooper Classic",
"derivative_desc": "1.5 Cooper Classic Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (136 ps)",
"manufactured_date": "2020-01-01",
"options": [
{
"factory_code": "1AB",
"factory_desc": "12Volt Socket in Front Centre Console"
}
]
},
"error": "If there is an error the message would go here"
}{
"success": true,
"result": {
"vehicle_data": {
"vehicle_identification_number": "AB1DE1F34GAJ78910",
"model_year": 2017,
"manufacturer_desc": "Porsche",
"model_range_desc": "Macan",
"trim_desc": "GTS",
"body_type_desc": "SUV",
"vehicle_type": "Truck",
"transmission_desc": "Automatic",
"drivetrain_desc": "4WD",
"powertrain_desc": "Combustion",
"engine_desc": "3.0L V6",
"engine_badged_size_litres": 3,
"number_cylinders": 6,
"fuel_type_desc": "Premium Unleaded",
"highway_mpg": 23,
"city_mpg": 17,
"number_doors": 5,
"number_seats": 5,
"vehicle_length_in": 186.1,
"vehicle_height_in": 64,
"vehicle_width_in": 76.2
}
},
"error": "If there is an error the message would go here"
}{
"success": true,
"result": {
"vehicle_data": {
"vehicle_identification_number": "ABCDE123456F78910",
"model_year": 2017,
"manufacturer_desc": "Porsche",
"model_range_desc": "Macan",
"trim_desc": "GTS",
"version_desc": "GTS",
"body_type_desc": "SUV",
"vehicle_type": "Truck",
"transmission_desc": "Automatic",
"drivetrain_desc": "4WD",
"powertrain_desc": "Combustion",
"engine_desc": "3.0L V6",
"number_cylinders": 6,
"fuel_type_desc": "Premium Unleaded",
"highway_mpg": 23,
"city_mpg": 17,
"number_doors": 5,
"number_seats": 5,
"vehicle_length_in": 186.1,
"vehicle_height_in": 64,
"vehicle_width_in": 76.2,
"vehicleweight_lb": 5688,
"interior_color": "Brown",
"exterior_color": "Black"
},
"pricing_data": {
"wholesale_price_usd": 56789,
"dealer_invoice_price_usd": 60480,
"msrp_usd": 67200,
"installed_options_msrp_usd": 990,
"delivery_charges_usd": 1050,
"combined_msrp_usd": 69240
},
"current_listing": {
"is_currently_listed": true,
"days_on_market": 49,
"dealer_details": {
"dealer_name": "Porsche Masters",
"dealer_address": "10890 181st Street, Cerritos, CA 90724",
"phone_number": "562-612-0900",
"email": "help@porschemasters.com"
}
},
"warranty_data": [
{
"warranty_type": "total",
"warranty_months": 48,
"warranty_miles": 50000
}
],
"standard_features": [
{
"feature_category": "Interior",
"feature_generic_desc": "Instrument Cluster",
"feature_desc": "Analog Porsche Instrument Cluster"
}
],
"installed_options": [
{
"factory_code": "PO1",
"feature_desc": "SL Premium Package",
"msrp_usd": "2280",
"sale_price_usd": "2280",
"is_verified": true,
"confidence_level": "High",
"pack_contents": [
{
"feature_category": "Exterior",
"feature_generic_desc": "Wheels",
"feature_desc": "Rear Wheel Width (20 in)"
}
]
}
]
}
}Cartell
Carketa
One Auto API
Ezyvin
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What data is available from the VIN Decoder API?
Simple VIN decode options return the Manufacturer, Model, Trim, Body, Fuel, Transmission and Year, with advanced options capable of returning a vast array of data including installed options, technical data and factory build sheets. We provide a range of VIN decoding endpoints, suitable for all use-cases with global compatibility.
Can I decode a VIN from a US License Plate?
Yes - our Plate to VIN endpoint includes a basic VIN decode. Use it in combination with an advanced VIN decoder to access the depth of data needed for your use-case.
How does the service provided by One Auto API compare to the free NHTSA vPIC API?
vPIC is the free US government provided baseline for vehicle identification, One Auto API adds depth and breadth with OE data and global coverage.
Simple VIN decode options return the Manufacturer, Model, Trim, Body, Fuel, Transmission and Year, with advanced options capable of returning a vast array of data including installed options, technical data and factory build sheets. We provide a range of VIN decoding endpoints, suitable for all use-cases with global compatibility.
Yes - our Plate to VIN endpoint includes a basic VIN decode. Use it in combination with an advanced VIN decoder to access the depth of data needed for your use-case.
vPIC is the free US government provided baseline for vehicle identification, One Auto API adds depth and breadth with OE data and global coverage.
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