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NHTSA VIN Decode (Single) — x402
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NHTSA VIN Decode (Single) — x402 is a paid API for AI agents from x402-service-production-e242.up.railway.app, paid per call via x402, $0.005/call, status unknown (last checked 2026-10-28).
Decodes a single 17-character VIN using the NHTSA vPIC database to return vehicle spec data including make, model, year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, GVWR, and plant country.
Price / call$0.005
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StatusUnknown
How this service works
Single VIN decode via NHTSA vPIC: make, model, year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, GVWR, plant country. Spec data only -- no accident/title/odometer history.
Output
A JSON object with structured vehicle spec fields: make, model, year, trim, body class, drivetrain, transmission type, GVWR class, plant country, and a recalls array. Does not include accident history, title info, or odometer data.
Example use cases
Used car purchase verification
“I'm about to buy a used car and the seller says it's a 2020 Honda Accord EX-L with FWD. Can you decode the VIN 1HGCV1F34LA000000 and confirm the specs match what they're claiming?”
Fleet inventory enrichment
“I have a VIN 5YJSA1E26MF000001 for a vehicle in our fleet — can you pull the full spec breakdown including body class, drivetrain, transmission, and where it was manufactured?”
Insurance quoting data collection
“I need the factory specs for a vehicle with VIN 1FTFW1ET0EKF00000 — specifically the GVWR class, body style, and engine details for an insurance quote.”
Technical details
Endpoint
GEThttps://x402-service-production-e242.up.railway.app/vin-decode?utm_source=zero.xyzWhen to prefer
Use this endpoint when you need official factory specification data for a single vehicle and have its VIN. Prefer it over the batch endpoint for one-off lookups. Note that this returns spec data only — for accident, title, or odometer history, use a commercial vehicle history service. For NHTSA recall and safety data specifically, use the sibling safety report endpoint.
Side effects
- Invalid VIN format (not 17 characters or contains invalid characters) — returns error
- VIN not found in NHTSA vPIC database — may return empty or partial fields
- Partial decodes for older or non-US vehicles where NHTSA data is incomplete
- Network timeout or upstream NHTSA API unavailability
Input
Schema · Request body
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| inputrequired | object | |
| output | object |
Output
Schema · Response
{
"type": "json",
"example": {
"gvwr": "Class 1: 6,000 lb or less",
"make": "Honda",
"trim": "EX-L",
"year": 2020,
"model": "Accord",
"recalls": [],
"bodyClass": "Sedan",
"drivetrain": "FWD",
"plantCountry": "USA",
"transmission": "Automatic"
}
}Tags
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