DVLA lookup powered by Solera Vehicle Solutions (cap hpi). This service returns data as-recorded by the DVLA and includes two endpoints, enabling you to lookup DVLA data by either VRM or VIN.
It is suitable for confirming the basic identity of a vehicle and identifying keeper changes.
Key features:
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VIN
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Date of registration
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DVLA description
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Import and export markers
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Colour
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CO2
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Keeper change
Please note this service is rate-limited to 300 lookups a minute.
Sample Response
V1
{
"success":
true
"result":{
"vehicle_registration_mark":
"AB21ABC"
"vehicle_identification_number":
"ABCDE123456F78910"
"dvla_manufacturer_desc":
"NISSAN"
"dvla_model_desc":
"QASHQAI ACENTA PREMIUM DCI"
"dvla_fuel_desc":
"DIESEL"
"dvla_body_desc":
"5 DOOR HATCHBACK"
"number_doors":
"5"
"number_seats":
"5"
"dvla_wheelplan":
"2 AXLE RIGID BODY"
"registration_date":
"2020-01-01"
"manufactured_date":
"2020-01-01"
"first_registration_date":
"2020-01-01"
"used_before_first_registration":
"No"
"co2_gkm":
"123"
"engine_capacity_cc":
"1234"
"engine_number":
"A12345678"
"is_scrapped":
"Yes"
"scrapped_date":
"2020-01-01"
"is_exported":
"Yes"
"exported_date":
"2020-01-01"
"is_imported":
"Yes"
"imported_date":
"2020-01-01"
"colour":
"RED"
"min_kerbweight_kg":
"1234"
"maximum_permissable_mass_kg":
"1234"
"max_netpower_kw":
"12"
"max_braked_towing_weight_kg":
"1234"
"max_unbraked_towing_weight_kg":
"123"
"stationary_soundlevel_db":
"12"
"stationary_soundlevel_rpm":
"1234"
"driveby_soundlevel_db":
"12"
"date_of_last_keeper_change":
"2020-01-01"
"previous_keeper_disposal_date":
"2020-01-01"
"number_previous_keepers":
"1"
"cherished_plate_on_vehicle":
"Yes"
"cherished_plate_transfer_date":
"2020-01-01"
"error":
"If there is an error the message would go here"
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