Free VIN Decoder
Enter a VIN to find available vehicle specifications, recall campaigns, safety ratings and emissions from open data. Coverage varies by vehicle and market. Free, no registration.
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Demonstration numbers show how the decoder works; they are not verified vehicle histories.
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What a VIN check can show
The result separates decoded vehicle details from information about the model. Missing data does not mean a car has no faults or history.
Vehicle specifications
Available model, engine, transmission and body details. A list of model variants is not a confirmed factory equipment list.
Recall campaigns
Model-level campaigns from NHTSA and RDW where available. Confirm your VIN’s inclusion and repair status with the manufacturer.
Safety ratings
Available NCAP crash-test and safety-rating data for the model.
Emissions & CO₂
CO₂ and emissions figures from EU (EEA) and EPA datasets where available.
European and North American VIN formats differ. A missing year or model may need the registration documents and the result page’s Refine form. Read how we match data and explain its limits.
Decode by car make
Make-specific decoders with plants, WMI codes and models. Browse all 124 makes →
Understand the model before reading the result
A short model code can cover different years, bodies or generations. These guides explain what the identifier supports and which details need another source.
Compare VIN, registration and inspection checks to choose the source that can answer your question.
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Buying or importing a used car across borders? See all countries →
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