The vehicle identification number supplied can be decoded into the detailed data & specifications about the vehicle. These details include performance & fuel efficiency, handling & braking, exterior & aerodynamics, and the measured dimensions of the vehicle.

The section show title records — the legal document proving ownership of a vehicle issued by state DMVs. Below you will find the number of times this vehicle has been registered and in which states, which is listed in chronological order.

The junk, salvage, and insurance section lists vehicles that have either been reported as a total loss by an insurance company, vehicles that have been registered with a junk/scrap yard, and vehicles that have been sold at a salvage auction (to be potentially rebuilt and sold at retail!).

The accident records identifies vehicle accidents — both minor and major — typically in cases where there is a police report associated with the accident event. Note that, like other vehicle history providers, VinAudit aggregates accidents from a combination of police departments, state agencies, and industry sources, and a lack of a positive match does not necessarily mean the vehicle has had an accident-free history.

This section highlights any historical or active reports of theft and theft recoveries from industry sources. Buyer beware: those scammed into buying a stolen car often lose both the money and the car if it is recovered by the police.

This section show lien, impound, and export records. Vehicle liens records indicate that an finance company may have a claim to ownership of this vehicle. Impound records show if a vehicle was taken to any impound lots. And export records show if a vehicle was ever exported outside of the United States.

This section shows historical listings of this vehicle for sale, either by a private party or by a car dealership. In some cases, this can give you an idea of when the vehicle has been sold before and the price at which the vehicle was offered for sale.

This section lists our checks for all potential title brands issued by state DMVs against the title. A “branded” title — as opposed to a “clean” title — indicates that the state has permanently associated a potential issue related to the vehicle.

This section contains additional data related to the vehicle which may or may not be related to the vehicle’s history. This includes the vehicle’s estimated market value, the vehicle’s estimate 5-year ownership cost (if purchased now), and recommended external resources for finding out more.