The International VIN Decoder API provides access to a library of vehicle's data based on the vehicle's VIN. Start leveraging the power of CarsXE to access accurate and up-to-date vehicle data.
The International VIN Decoder API looks up the vehicle through the database for matches and returns the VIN, make, model and year among other attributes. It can be coupled with other APIs to become even more powerful.
This endpoint allows you to retrieve vehicle information based on VIN.
keyYour CarsXE API key.
vinThe 17 character long vehicle identification number.
successIndicates whether the request was successful (e.g., true or false).
inputContains the input parameters used in the request.
vinThe Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (e.g., "WF0MXXGBWM8R43240").
makeThe vehicle manufacturer (e.g., "Ford").
modelThe vehicle model (e.g., "Galaxy").
yearThe manufacturing year of the vehicle (e.g., "2008").
product_typeThe type of vehicle (e.g., "Car").
bodyThe body style of the vehicle (e.g., "Wagon").
seriesThe vehicle series or generation (e.g., "Mk3 (2006-)").
fuel_typeThe type of fuel the vehicle uses (e.g., "Diesel").
gearsThe number of gears in the transmission (e.g., "6").
emission_standardThe emission standard category represents the level of exhaust emissions a vehicle complies with, based on regulations set by regional authorities. These standards limit the amount of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and particulate matter (PM) that a vehicle can emit.
Common formats include:
Euro 4, Euro 5, Euro 6 — European Union standardsLEV, ULEV, SULEV — U.S. standards (Low Emission Vehicle tiers)4L — May represent Euro 4 Light Duty classification or similar region-specific categoriesmanufacturerThe name of the vehicle manufacturer (e.g., "FORD-WERKE GmbH, D-50735 KOELN").
manufacturer_addressThe address of the manufacturer (e.g., "Koeln-Niehl, Germany").
plant_countryThe country of manufacture (e.g., "Germany").
engine_manufacturerThe manufacturer of the engine (e.g., "FORD").
avg_co2_emission_g_kmThe average CO₂ emissions produced by the vehicle, measured in grams per kilometer (g/km).
This value represents how much carbon dioxide (CO₂) the vehicle emits on average while driving one kilometer, based on standardized testing cycles.
Lower CO₂ emissions generally indicate better fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This metric is commonly used in Europe and other regions to assess a vehicle's environmental performance, and it may influence taxes or regulatory compliance.
For example, a value of 174.03 g/km means the vehicle emits approximately 174 grams of CO₂ for every kilometer driven.
no_of_axelsThe number of axles on the vehicle (e.g., "2").
no_of_doorsThe number of doors (e.g., "4").
no_of_seatsThe number of seats (e.g., "5-7").
rear_brakesThe rear brake type (e.g., "Disc").
steering_typeThe type of steering system used in the vehicle (e.g., "Steering rack and pinion"). This describes the mechanism that connects the steering wheel to the wheels and determines how the driver controls the vehicle’s direction.
Common steering types include:
rear_suspensionThe rear suspension setup (e.g., "Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer").
front_suspensionThe front suspension setup (e.g., "Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar").
wheel_sizeThe standard wheel size (e.g., "215/60 R16 94H").
wheel_size_arrayA list of available wheel sizes for the vehicle, typically including tire width, aspect ratio, rim diameter, and load/speed rating (e.g., "215/60 R16 94H"). Useful for identifying compatible tires and wheels.
wheelbase_mmThe wheelbase length in millimeters (e.g., "2850").
wheelbase_array_mmA list of wheelbase measurements in millimeters (e.g., "2850").
height_mmThe height of the vehicle in millimeters (e.g., "1807").
length_mmThe length of the vehicle in millimeters (e.g., "4820").
width_mmThe width of the vehicle in millimeters (e.g., "1884").
track_front_mmThe front track width in millimeters (e.g., "1588").
track_rear_mmThe rear track width in millimeters (e.g., "1605").
max_speed_kmhThe maximum speed in kilometers per hour (e.g., "193").
max_trunk_capacity_litersThe maximum trunk volume the vehicle can offer with seats folded or removed, measured in liters (e.g., "2325"). Indicates total available cargo space.
min_trunk_capacity_litersThe minimum trunk volume with all seats in their upright position, measured in liters (e.g., "308"). Represents the standard cargo capacity.
weight_empty_kgThe curb weight of the vehicle in kilograms (e.g., "1806").
max_weight_kgThe maximum gross weight in kilograms (e.g., "2505").
max_roof_load_kgThe maximum permissible roof load in kilograms (e.g., "75").
permitted_trailer_load_without_brakes_kgThe maximum trailer load without brakes in kilograms (e.g., "750").
absIndicates whether the vehicle is equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (e.g., "1" for true).
check_digitThe VIN check digit, used for validating the VIN (e.g., "W").
sequential_numberThe sequential production number of the vehicle (e.g., "R43240").
timestampThe timestamp of when the data was generated or retrieved (e.g., "2025-04-04T09:13:45.835Z").
curl -G https://api.carsxe.com/v1/international-vin-decoder \
-d key=CARSXE_API_KEY \
-d vin=WF0MXXGBWM8R43240{
"success": true,
"input": {
"vin": "WF0MXXGBWM8R43240"
},
"attributes": {
"vin": "WF0MXXGBWM8R43240",
"vid": "1623",
"make": "Ford",
"model": "Galaxy",
"year": "2008",
"product_type": "Car",
"body": "Wagon",
"series": "Mk3 (2006-)",
"fuel_type": "Diesel",
"gears": "6",
"emission_standard": "4L",
"manufacturer": "FORD-WERKE GmbH, D-50735 KOELN",
"manufacturer_address": "Koeln-Niehl, Germany",
"plant_country": "Germany",
"engine_manufacturer": "FORD",
"avg_co2_emission_g_km": "174.03",
"no_of_axels": "2",
"no_of_doors": "4",
"no_of_seats": "5-7",
"rear_brakes": "Disc",
"steering_type": "Steering rack and pinion",
"rear_suspension": "Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer",
"front_suspension": "Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar",
"wheel_size": "215/60 R16 94H",
"wheel_size_array": "215/60 R16 94H",
"wheelbase_mm": "2850",
"wheelbase_array_mm": "2850",
"height_mm": "1807",
"length_mm": "4820",
"width_mm": "1884",
"track_front_mm": "1588",
"track_rear_mm": "1605",
"max_speed_kmh": "193",
"max_trunk_capacity_liters": "2325",
"min_trunk_capacity_liters": "308",
"weight_empty_kg": "1806",
"max_weight_kg": "2505",
"max_roof_load_kg": "75",
"permitted_trailer_load_without_brakes_kg": "750",
"abs": "1",
"check_digit": "W",
"sequential_number": "R4324"
},
"timestamp": "2025-04-11T00:05:36.457Z"
}