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CA
There are three API services documented below:
Service #1: Query a VIN for Records
To query whether data for a VIN exists, request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/query
With GET or POST parameters:
| Parameter | Description | Required | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| vin | The vehicle identification number | Yes | 1VXBR12EXCP901214 |
| key | Your account’s API key | Yes | VA_DEMO_KEY |
| user | The account username | Yes | va |
| pass | The account password | Yes | test |
| format | Output format (json or xml) | Yes | json |
| skipspec | Set to 1 if attributes are not needed | (optional) | 1 |
| mode | Set to test for development (test VINs only) | (optional) | test |
| callback | A javascript callback method name | (optional) | OnVinQueryData |
Response attributes:
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| id | A unique report ID to use for pulling full history | T61381187049 |
| vin | The vehicle identification number | 1VXBR12EXCP901214 |
| attributes | A map of attributes about the VIN (make, model, style, engine, made_in, type) | {“vin”:”1VXBR12EXCP901214″, ”make”:”TOYOTA”, ”model”:”COROLLA CE”, ”style”:”Sedan (4-Door)”, ”engine”:”1.8L L4 DOHC 16V”, ”made_in”:”JAPAN”, ”type”:”PASSENGER CAR”} |
| success | Whether records exist in NMVTIS | true |
| error | One of:
invalid_vin unexpected_input failed_request unauthorized_request incomplete_report or blank if no error |
(blank) |
| error_message | One of:
Not a valid 17-digit VIN. Report ID does not match VIN. Invalid API Key / Invalid username or password. NMVTIS database unavailable. Please retry later! Account rate limit reached. Please try again later! Account disabled. Failed to load data for: attributes, accidents. Please retry! or blank if no error |
(blank) |
Example #1. (successful request)
Request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/query?vin=1VXBR12EXCP901214&key=VA_DEMO_KEY&format=json
Response:
{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","id":"S41149125266","attributes":{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","year":"2005","make":"TOYOTA","model":"COROLLA CE","style":"SEDAN (4-Door)","engine":"1.8L L4 DOHC 16V","made_in":"JAPAN","type":"PASSENGER CAR"},"success":true,"error":""}
Example #2. (unsuccessful request)
Request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/query?vin=1VXBR12EXCP901214&key=VA_DEMO_KEY&format=json
Response:
{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","success":false,"error":"invalid_vin","error_message":"Not a valid 17-digit VIN."}
Available Source Code Resources
| FILE NAME | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| vinaudit_client_php.zip | PHP Client Library for VinAudit APIs |
Service #2: Generate a Vehicle History Report
To generate the vehicle history report for a VIN, request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/pullreport
With GET or POST parameters:
| Parameter | Description | Required | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | A unique report ID for this report request | Yes | |
| vin | The vehicle identification number | Yes | 1VXBR12EXCP901214 |
| user | Your account username | Yes | va |
| pass | Your account password* | Yes | test |
| key | Your account API key | Yes | VA_DEMO_KEY |
| format | Output format (json, xml, or pdf) | Yes | json |
| mode | Set to test for development | (optional) | test |
| type | Set to (USA or CAN); requires format=pdf | (optional) | CAN |
| brand | Set to 0 to produce unbranded PDF; requires format=pdf | (optional) | 1 |
| lang | Set to language code (en, es) for translated PDF; requires format=pdf | (optional) | en |
| callback | A javascript callback method name; requires format=json | (optional) |
Response attributes:
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| id | The unique report identifier | T46848493729 |
| vin | The vehicle identification number | 1VXBR12EXCP901214 |
| date | The date and time the report was pulled | 2020-07-10 14:07:09 PDT |
| attributes | A dynamic map of available vehicle attributes |
{“vin”:”1VXBR12EXCP901214″, “year”:”2005″, “make”:”Toyota”, “model”:”Corolla”, “trim”:”CE”, “engine”:”1.8L L4 DOHC 16V”, “made_in”:”Japan”, “style”:”Sedan (4-Door)”, “steering_type”:”R&P”, “anti-brake_system”:”4-Wheel ABS”, “fuel_type”:”regular unleaded”, “fuel_capacity”:”17.00 gallons”, “gross_vehicle_weight_rating”:”5070″, “overall_height”:”58.50 in.”, “overall_length”:”178.30 in.”, “overall_width”:”66.90 in.”, “standard_seating”:”5″, “optional_seating”:”No data”, “highway_mileage”:”38 – 41 miles/gallon”, “city_mileage”:”30 – 32 miles/gallon”, “invoice_price”:”$22,275″, “manufacturer_suggested_retail_price”: “$23,900”] |
| titles |
A list of title records with the format: date: The title record date state: The 2-letter code for the issuing state vin: The recorded VIN (may be old VIN) meter: The odometer reading meter_unit: ‘M’ for miles, ‘K’ for kilometers current: Whether the title record is current, not historical |
[{‘date’:’2011-08-31′, ‘state’:’WA’, ‘vin’:’1VXBR12EXCP901214′, ‘meter’:’59396′, ‘meter_unit’:’M’, ‘current’:true}, {‘date’:’2008-02-23′, ‘state’:’WI’, ‘vin’:’1VXBR12EXCP901214′, ‘meter’:’37398′, ‘meter_unit’:’M’, ‘current’:false}] |
| jsi |
A list of Junk/Salvage/Insurance records, each with attributes: date: The brand date record_type: The type of record. List of values: ‘Junk and Salvage’, ‘Insurers’. brander_code: The brander’s code. brander_name: The brander’s name. brander_city: The brander’s city. brander_state: The brander’s state. brander_email: The brander’s email. brander_phone: The brander’s phone. vehicle_disposition: The vehicle’s reported disposition. List of values: ‘SCRAP’, ‘CRUSH’, ‘SOLD’, ‘PARTS’ (dismantled for parts), ‘RETAINED’ (owner-retained) or ‘TO BE DETERMINED’. intended_for_export: Whether the vehicle is intended for export. |
[{“date”:”2007-10-25″, “record_type”:”Junk And Salvage”, “brander_code”:”P000001″, “brander_name”:”Insurance Salvage, Inc.”, “brander_city”:”Milwaukee”, “brander_state”:”WI”, “brander_email”:””, “brander_phone”:”5556478921″, “vehicle_disposition”:”SOLD”, “intended_for_export”:”NO”}] |
| lie |
A list of lien, impound, and export records (available as add-on): record_type: One of: Lien, Impound, Export date: The date of the event. state: The US State in which the event occurred (if available) status: The status of the vehicle (if available) agency: The entity associated with the event (if available) vin: The VIN associated with the event (for confirmation) |
[{“record_type”: “Lien”, “vin”: “1VXBR12EXCP901214”, “date”: “2015-05-23”, “agency”: “Loan Agency, Inc.”}] |
| thefts |
A list of theft or theft recovery records (available as add-on): record_type: List of values: Theft (reported stolen), Theft Recovery (reported recovered after stolen), Theft Report Withdrawn (previous theft report invalidated), Theft Recovery Withdrawn (previous theft recovery report invalidated) date: The date of the record. theft_status: Whether theft is “Active” or “Inactive” theft_reported_date: The date the theft was reported theft_reported_state: The 2-letter state code in which the theft was reported vehicle_year: The 2-digit year of the vehicle reported stolen (if available) vehicle_make: The make of the vehicle reported stolen (if available) vehicle_model: The model of the vehicle reported stolen (if available) source_name: The name of the reporting entity (ex: National Insurance Crime Bureau). source_phone: The phone number of the reporting entity (ex: 800-447-6282). source_website: The website of the reporting entity (ex: www.nicb.org). source_city: The city of the reporting entity (ex: Des Plaines). source_state: The state code of the reporting entity (ex: IL). source_zip: The 5-digit zip code of the reporting entity (ex: 60018). |
[{“vin”: “1VXBR12EXCP901214”, “date”: “2014-11-28”, “theft_status”: “Inactive”, “theft_reported_state”: “NJ”, “report_id”: “9L003768767”, “vehicle_year”: “05”, “vehicle_make”: “TOYOTA”, “date_of_theft”: “2014-11-28”, “date_of_recovery”: “2015-04-15”, “record_type”: “Theft Recovery”, “source_name”: “National Insurance Crime Bureau”, “source_phone”: “8004476282”, “source_website”: “www.nicb.org”, “source_city”: “Des Plaines”, “source_state”: “IL”, “source_zip”: “60018”, “source”: “nicb”}] |
| accidents |
A list of accident records (available as add-on): date: The date of the record. type: The type of record (must be “accident”). report_id: The unique report identification number (if available). vehicle_year: The year the vehicle was manufactured (if available). vehicle_make: The manufacturer of the vehicle (if available). vehicle_model: The model of the vehicle (if available). vehicle_style: The style of the vehicle (if available). vehicle_color: The color of the vehicle (if available). vehicle_type: The body style of the vehicle (if available). license_state: The state the vehicle was registered in at time of accident (if available). damage_severity: The extent of the vehicle’s damage (if available). estimated_damage: The financial estimate of the vehicle’s damage (if available). estimated_speed: The estimated speed at which the vehicle impact occured (if available). crash_severity: The severity of the accident as reported by source (if available). posted_speed: The posted speed limit where the accident occured (if available). manner_of_collision: The manner of vehicle collision (ex. front to rear). impact_area: The area of the vehicle where the impact occurred (if available). insurance_company: The insurance company associated with the vehicle at the time of accident (if available). reporting_agency: The agency that reported the accident (if available). crash_location: The location of the accident (if available). airbags_deployed: Airbag deployment indicator (if available). object_struck: The type of object which the vehicle had struck (if available). source_name: The name of the reporting entity (ex. Arizona Dept of Public Safety). source_phone: The phone number of the reporting entity (ex. 602-223-2000). source_website: The website of the reporting entity (ex. www.azdps.gov). source_city: The city of the reporting entity (ex. Phoenix). source_state: The state code of the reporting entity (ex. AZ). source_zip: The 5-digit zip code of the reporting entity (ex. 85009). source: VinAudit internal source name (ex. az_crash). |
[{“vin”:”1VXBR12EXCP901214″, “date”:”2015-02-08″, “type”:”accident”, “report_id”:”170839″, “vehicle_year”:”2005″, “vehicle_make”:”TOYOTA”, “vehicle_style”:”4 DOOR SEDAN”, “manner_of_collision”:”REAR END”, “source_name”:”Crash Data Source, Inc.”, “source_phone”:”7689271872″, “source_website”:”crashdatasource-inc.com”, “source_city”:”Los Angeles”, “source_state”:”CA”, “source_zip”:”98001″, “source”:”cds_crash”}] |
| salvage |
A list of salvage records (available as add-on): date: The date of the record. type: The type of record (ex. salvage). listing_id: The unique listing identification number for the salvage auction (if available). location: The location of the vehicle (if available). primary_damage: Description of primary damage associated with vehicle (ex. rear end). secondary_damage: Description of secondary damage associated with vehicle (if available). odometer: The listed odometer reading, as reported by source (if available). sale_document: Description of associated documentation (ex. CA – salvage certificate) estimated_damage: The estimated financial damage of the vehicle (if available). exterior_color: The exterior color of the vehicle (if available). |
[{“vin”:”1VXBR12EXCP901214″, “date”:”2015-08-30″, “type”:”salvage”, “listing_id”:”475661892″, “location”:”WA – SEATTLE”, “primary_damage”:”REAR END”, “secondary_damage”:”FRONT END”, “odometer”:”24301.0 mi (ACTUAL)”, “sale_document”:”WA – SALVAGE CERTIFICATE”, “exterior_color”:”CHARCOAL”}] |
| sale |
A list of sale records (available as add-on): date: The date of the record. type: The type of record (must be “sale”). listing_price: The listed price of the vehicle (if available). vehicle_mileage: The listed mileage of the vehicle (if available). vehicle_year: The listed year that the vehicle was manufactured (if available). vehicle_color: The listed exterior color of the vehicle (if available). seller_type: The type of seller that has listed the vehicle for sale (ex: dealer). seller_name: The name of the seller that has listed the vehicle for sale (if available). seller_city: The city of the seller that has listed the vehicle for sale (if available) seller_state: The state of the seller that has listed the vehicle for sale (if available). seller_zip: The zip code of the seller that has listed the vehicle for sale (if available). |
[{“vin”:”1VXBR12EXCP901214″, “date”:”2014-12-02″, “type”:”sale”, “listing_price”:”$8,988″, “vehicle_color”:”Charcoal”, “seller_type”:”Dealer”, “seller_name”:”Lee Toyota”, “seller_city”:”MIAMI”, “seller_state”:”FL”, “seller_zip”:”33101″}] |
| checks |
A list of brand records with the format: date: The title brand date. brand_code: The brand code brander_type: The brander’s type. List of values: ‘State’ brander_name: The brander’s abbreviation (two-letter state code) disposition: The vehicle’s reported disposition |
[{“brander_code”: “NY”, “brander_name”: “NEW YORK”, “brand_code”: “11”, “date”: “2015-02-10”, “brander_type”: “State”}] |
| canada_registrations |
A list of Canadian registration records with the format: jurisdiction: The province with the vehicle is registered status: The vehicle’s status status_date: The date of the reported status registration_date: The date of registration registration_odometer: The odometer reading at the time of registration registration_expiry_date: The date the registration expires registration_odometer_unit: The unit of measurement used to record the vheicle odometer |
[{“jurisdiction”:”ON”, “status”:”normal”, “status_date”:”2020-01-14″, “registration_date”:”2020-01-14″, “registration_odometer”:”055733″, “registration_expiry_date”:””, “registration_odometer_unit”:”K”}] |
| canada_recalls |
A list of Canadian recall records with the format: recall_number: The recall ID recall_date: The date the recall was issued affected_system: The vehicle sytem affected by the recall notification_type: The type of notification manufacturer_recall_number: The recall number assinged by the manufacturer units_affected: The number of units effected category: The vehicle type classification recall_details: The description of the recall manufacturer_name: The vehicle manufacturer’s name toll_free_number: Where to call for additoinal recall information website: Where to visit for additional recall information |
[{“recall_number”:”2018587″, “recall_date”:”2018-10-26″, “affected_system”:”Engine”, “notification_type”:”Safety MFR”, “manufacturer_recall_number”:””, “units_affected”:”10,368″, “category”:”Car, SUV”, “recall_details”:”ON Certain Vehicles, THE Cooler…, “manufacturer_name”:”BMW”, “toll_free_number”:”1-800-567-2691″, “website”:”Https://Crm.bmw.ca/en-Ca/vehiclerecall”}] |
| canada_thefts |
A list of Canadian theft records with the format: vin: The vehicle identification number vehicle_type: The type of vehicle license_number: The vehicle license plate number province: The province where the vehicle is registered vehicle_make: The make of the vehicle vehicle_year: The year the vehicle was manufactured license_year: The year the vehicle was licensed reported_stolen_in: The province where the vehicle was reported stolen date_modified: The date the record was modified |
[{“vin”:”1VXBR12EXCP901213″, “vehicle_type”:”car”, “license_number”:”AAH104″, “province”:”ON”, “vehicle_make”:”Toyota”, “vehicle_model”:”Corolla”, “vehicle_year”:”2005″, “license_year”:”2019″, “reported_stolen_in”:”ON”, “date_modified”:”2014-05-07″}] |
| clean | Whether the report is free of title brands, salvage, and insurance records | true |
| success | Whether the report has been generated | true |
| error | blank if no error (see below for possibilities) | (blank) |
Response attributes (if failure):
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| vin | The vehicle identification number | 1VXBR12EXCP901214 |
| success | Whether the report has been generated | false |
| error |
One of: invalid_vin incomplete_report unexpected_input failed_request expired_report unauthorized_request incomplete_report or blank if no error |
invalid_vin |
| error_message |
One of: Not a valid 17-digit VIN. NMVTIS database unavailable. Please retry later! No records found. Report ID does not match VIN. Authorization process failed. Please try again later! Report expired. Please request a new one. Invalid API Key / Invalid username or password. Failed to load data for: attributes, accidents. Please retry! Failed to load data for: [output section name]. Please retry! Report balance inquiry failed. Insufficient report balance. Report expired. Please request a new one. Account disabled. or blank if no error |
Not a valid 17-digit VIN. |
Example #1 (no records, XML):
Request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/pullreport?id=00000000000001&key=MY_KEY&vin=1VXBR12EXCP901214&mode=&user=MY_USER&pass=MY_PASS&format=xml
Response:
<result>
<vin>1VXBR12EXCP901214</vin>
<id>00000000000001</id>
<attributes>
<vin>1VXBR12EXCP901214</vin>
</attributes>
<success>0</success>
<error>failed_request</error>
<error_message>No records found.</error_message>
</result>
Example #2 (full report data, json):
Request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/pullreport?id=00000000000002&key=MY_KEY&vin=1VXBR12EXCP901214&mode=test&user=MY_USER&pass=MY_PASS&format=json
Response:
{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","id":"00000000000002","date":"2018-03-02 09:47:20 PST","attributes":{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","year":"2005","make":"Toyota","model":"Corolla","trim":"CE","engine":"1.8L L4 DOHC 16V","style":"Sedan (4-Door)","type":"PASSENGER CAR","made_in":"JAPAN","steering_type":"R&P","anti-brake_system":"4-Wheel ABS","overall_height":"58.50 Inches","overall_length":"178.30 Inches","overall_width":"66.90 Inches","standard_seating":"5","highway_mileage":"38 - 41 miles\/gallon","city_mileage":"30 - 32 miles\/gallon"},"titles":[{"date":"2011-08-31","state":"WA","vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","meter":"59396","meter_unit":"M","current":"true"},{"date":"2008-02-23","state":"WA","vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","meter":"37398","meter_unit":"M","current":"false"}],"jsi":[{"date":"2007-10-25","record_type":"Junk And Salvage","brander_code":"P000001","brander_name":"Insurance Salvage, Inc.","brander_city":"Milwaukee","brander_state":"WI","brander_email":"","brander_phone":"5556478921","vehicle_disposition":"SOLD","intended_for_export":"NO"}],"lie":[{"record_type":"Lien","vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","date":"2015-05-23","agency":"Loan Agency, Inc."}],"thefts":[{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","date":"2014-11-28","theft_status":"Inactive","theft_reported_state":"NJ","report_id":"9L003768767","vehicle_year":"05","vehicle_make":"TOYOTA","date_of_theft":"2014-11-28","date_of_recovery":"2015-04-15","record_type":"Theft Recovery","source_name":"National Insurance Crime Bureau","source_phone":"8004476282","source_website":"www.nicb.org","source_city":"Des Plaines","source_state":"IL","source_zip":"60018","source":"nicb"}],"accidents":[{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","date":"2015-02-08","type":"accident","repord_id":"170839","vehicle_year":"2005","vehicle_make":"TOYOTA","vehicle_style":"4 DOOR SEDAN","manner_of_collision":"REAR END","source_name":"Crash Data Source, Inc.","source_phone":"7689271872","source_website":"crashdatasource-inc.com","source_city":"Los Angeles","source_state":"CA","source_zip":"98001","source":"cds_crash"}],"salvage":[{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","date":"2015-08-30","type":"salvage","listing_id":"475661892","location":"WA - SEATTLE","primary_damage":"REAR END","secondary_damage":"FRONT END","odometer":"24301.0 mi (ACTUAL)","sale_document":"WA - SALVAGE CERTIFICATE","exterior_color":"CHARCOAL"}],"sale":[{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901214","date":"2014-12-02","type":"sale","listing_price":"$8,988","vehicle_color":"Charcoal","seller_type":"Dealer","seller_name":"Lee Toyota","seller_city":"MIAMI","seller_state":"FL","seller_zip":"33101"}],"checks":[{"brand_code":"11","brander_type":"State","brander_code":"NY","brander_name":"NEW YORK","date":"2015-02-10"}],"success":true,"error":""}
Example #3 (report PDF):
Request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/pullreport?id=00000000000003&key=MY_KEY&vin=1VXBR12EXCP901213&mode=test&user=MY_USER&pass=MY_PASS&format=pdf
Response:
View Sample
Available Source Code Resources
| FILE NAME | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| vinaudit_client_php.zip | PHP Client Library for VinAudit APIs |
View a Generated Vehicle History Report
To view data from a vehicle history report that already exists, request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/report
With GET or POST parameters:
| Parameter | Description | Required | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | The report id | Yes | 182896361699 |
| key | YourVinAudit.com API key | Yes | VA_DEMO_KEY |
| format | Response format(json, pdf, or xml) | Yes | json |
| type | Set to (USA or CAN); requires format=pdf | (optional) | CAN |
| brand | Set to 0 to produce unbranded PDF; requires format=pdf | (optional) | 1 |
| lang | Set to language code (en, es) for translated PDF; requires format=pdf | (optional) | en |
| skipspec | Set “1” if attributes aren’t needed | (optional) | 1 |
| mode | Set to “test” for development | (optional) | test |
| callback | Javascript callback method | (optional) |
Response attributes:
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| id | The report identifier | 182896361699 |
| vin | The vehicle identification number | 1NXBR32E85Z505904 |
| attributes | A dynamic map of available vehicle attributes |
{“vin”:”1VXBR12EXCP901214″, “year”:”2005″, “make”:”Toyota”, “model”:”Corolla”, “trim”:”CE”, “engine”:”1.8L L4 DOHC 16V”, “made_in”:”Japan”, “style”:”Sedan (4-Door)”, “steering_type”:”R&P”, “anti-brake_system”:”4-Wheel ABS”, “fuel_type”:”regular unleaded”, “fuel_capacity”:”17.00 gallons”, “gross_vehicle_weight_rating”:”5070″, “overall_height”:”58.50 in.”, “overall_length”:”178.30 in.”, “overall_width”:”66.90 in.”, “standard_seating”:”5″, “optional_seating”:”No data”, “highway_mileage”:”38 – 41 miles/gallon”, “city_mileage”:”30 – 32 miles/gallon”, “invoice_price”:”$22,275″, “manufacturer_suggested_retail_price”: “$23,900”] |
| jsi |
An list of Junk/Salvage/Insurance records, each with attributes: date: The brand date record_type: The type of record. brander_name: The brander’s name. brander_city: The brander’s city. brander_state: The brander’s state. brander_email: The brander’s email. brander_phone: The brander’s phone. vehicle_disposition: The vehicle’s reported disposition. List of values: ‘SCRAP’, ‘CRUSH’, ‘SOLD’, ‘PARTS’ (dismantled for parts), ‘RETAINED’ (owner-retained) or ‘TO BE DETERMINED’. intended_for_export: Whether the vehicle is intended for export. |
[{“date”:”2007-10-25″, “record_type”:”Junk And Salvage”, “brander_code”:”P000001″, “brander_name”:”Insurance Salvage, Inc.”, “brander_city”:”Milwaukee”, “brander_state”:”WI”, “brander_email”:””, “brander_phone”:”5556478921″, “vehicle_disposition”:”SOLD”, “intended_for_export”:”NO”}] |
| checks |
An list of brand records with the format: date: The title brand date. brand_code: The brand code brander_type: The brander’s type brander_name: The brander’s namedisposition: The vehicle’s reported disposition |
[{“brander_code”: “NY”, “brander_name”: “NEW YORK”, “brand_code”: “11”, “date”: “2015-02-10”, “brander_type”: “State”}] |
| titles |
An list of title records with the format: date: The title record state: The 2-letter code for the issuing vin: The recorded VIN (may be old VIN) meter: The odometer reading meter_unit: ‘M’ for miles, ‘K’ for kilometers current: Whether the title record is current, not historical |
[{‘date’:’2011-08-31′, ‘state’:’WA’, ‘vin’:’1VXBR12EXCP901214′, ‘meter’:’59396′, ‘meter_unit’:’M’, ‘current’:true}, {‘date’:’2008-02-23′, ‘state’:’WI’, ‘vin’:’1VXBR12EXCP901214′, ‘meter’:’37398′, ‘meter_unit’:’M’, ‘current’:false}] |
| canada_registrations |
A list of Canadian registration records with the format: jurisdiction: The province with the vehicle is registered status: The vehicle’s status status_date: The date of the reported status registration_date: The date of registration registration_odometer: The odometer reading at the time of registration registration_expiry_date: The date the registration expires registration_odometer_unit: The unit of measurement used to record the vheicle odometer |
[{“jurisdiction”:”ON”, “status”:”normal”, “status_date”:”2020-01-14″, “registration_date”:”2020-01-14″, “registration_odometer”:”055733″, “registration_expiry_date”:””, “registration_odometer_unit”:”K”}] |
| canada_recalls |
A list of Canadian recall records with the format: recall_number: The recall ID recall_date: The date the recall was issued affected_system: The vehicle sytem affected by the recall notification_type: The type of notification manufacturer_recall Number: The recall number assinged by the manufacturer units_affected: The number of units effected category: The vehicle type classification recall_details: The description of the recall manufacturer_name: The vehicle manufacturer’s name toll_free_number: Where to call for additoinal recall information website: Where to visit for additional recall information |
[{“recall_number”:”2018587″, “recall_date”:”2018-10-26″, “affected_system”:”Engine”, “notification_type”:”Safety MFR”, “manufacturer_recall_number”:””, “units_affected”:”10,368″, “category”:”Car, SUV”, “recall_details”:”ON Certain Vehicles, THE Cooler…, “manufacturer_name”:”BMW”, “toll_free_number”:”1-800-567-2691″, “website”:”Https://Crm.bmw.ca/en-Ca/vehiclerecall”}] |
| canada_thefts |
A list of Canadian theft records with the format: vin: The vehicle identification number vehicle_type: The type of vehicle license_number: The vehicle license plate number province: The province where the vehicle is registered vehicle_make: The make of the vehicle vehicle_year: The year the vehicle was manufactured license_year: The year the vehicle was licensed reported_stolen_in: The province where the vehicle was reported stolen date_modified: The date the record was modified |
[{“vin”:”1VXBR12EXCP901213″, “vehicle_type”:”car”, “license_number”:”AAH104″, “province”:”ON”, “vehicle_make”:”Toyota”, “vehicle_model”:”Corolla”, “vehicle_year”:”2005″, “license_year”:”2019″, “reported_stolen_in”:”ON”, “date_modified”:”2014-05-07″}] |
| success | Whether the report has been generated | true |
| error |
One of: expired report missing_report or blank if no error |
expired report |
| error_message |
One of: Report not initialized. Please request a new one. Report expired. Please request a new one. Failed to load data for: [output section name]. Please retry! Failed to load data for: attributes, accidents. Please retry! or blank if no error |
Report expired. Please request a new one. |
Example #1. (successful request)
Request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/report?id=94132583912&format=json
Response:
{"success":true,"error":"","id":"31919508431","vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901213","date":"2011-12-21 21:12:15 PST","attributes":{"vin":"1VXBR12EXCP901213","year":"2005","make":"Toyota","model":"Corolla","trim":"CE","engine":"1.8L L4 DOHC 16V","style":"SEDAN 4-DR","made_in":"UNITED STATES","steering_type":"R&P","anti-brake_system":"4-Wheel ABS","tank_size":"13.20 gallon","overall_height":"58.50 in.","overall_length":"178.30 in.","overall_width":"66.90 in.","standard_seating":"5","optional_seating":"No data","highway_mileage":"38 - 41 miles\/gallon","city_ mileage":"30 - 32 miles\/gallon"},"jsi":[{'date': '10/25/2007','record_type':'Junk And Salvage','brander_name':'Insurance Salvage, Inc.','brander_city':'Milwalkee','brander_state':'WI','brander_email':'','brander_phone': '5556478921','vehicle_disposition':'Sold','intended_for_export':'No'}],"checks":[ {'brand_code': '11', 'brander_type': 'State', 'brander_name': 'Ohio', 'disposition': 'Salvage', 'date': '08/02/2005' }, {'brand_code': '09', 'brander_type': 'State', 'brander_code': '', 'brander_name': 'Ohio', 'disposition': 'Rebuilt', 'date': '08/19/2005' } ],"titles": [ {'date': '08/31/2011', 'state':'WA', 'vin':'', 'meter':'59,396', 'meter_unit':'M', 'current': true}, {'date': '02/23/2008', 'state':'WI', 'vin':'1VXBR12EXCP901213', 'meter':'37,398', 'meter_unit':'M', 'current': false}, {'date': '11/04/2007', 'state':'WI', 'vin':'1VXBR12EXCP901213', 'meter':'12,269', 'meter_unit':'M', 'current': false}, {'date': '08/19/2005', 'state':'OH', 'vin':'1VXBR12EXCP153842', 'meter':'3,220', 'meter_unit':'M', 'current': false}, {'date': '06/22/2005', 'state':'OH', 'vin':'1VXBR12EXCP153842', 'meter':'', 'meter_unit':'M', 'current': false} ]}
Example #2. (unsuccessful request)
Request:
https://api.vinaudit.com/v2/report?id=194132583912&format=json
Response:
{"success":false,"error":"missing_report","error_message":"Report not initialized. Please request a new one."}
Available Source Code Resources
| FILE NAME | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| vinaudit_client_php.zip | PHP Client Library for VinAudit API’s |
Implementation Notes:
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This request can be re-issued repeatedly using the same ID and VIN.
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Your API account is billed at most once for each unique report ID.
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Once generated, re-issuing the request will return the cached report data.
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The API may return the error message “NMVTIS database unavailable. Please retry later!” during the following scheduled maintenance times for the NMVTIS database: 1am-2am ET daily and 2am-5am ET Sundays.
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Additional references: List of Brand Codes, List of State Codes
