# VIN Decoder API (x402-data-bazaar)

> VIN Decoder API (x402-data-bazaar) is a paid API for AI agents from x402-data-bazaar.vercel.app, paid per call via x402, $0.008/call, status down (last checked 2026-09-15).

Decodes a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into year, make, model, trim, body class, drive type, fuel type, engine specs, transmission, and plant country via NHTSA vPIC.

## Facts

- Endpoint: GET https://x402-data-bazaar.vercel.app/api/vin/1HGCM82633A004352
- Price: $0.008/call
- Payment: x402
- Status: down
- Last checked: 2026-09-15
- Activations on Zero: 0
- Tags: x402
- Canonical page: https://www.zero.xyz/c/x402-data-bazaar-vercel-app-3e2f4516
- Structured record (JSON): https://api.zero.xyz/v1/capabilities/cap_zQ6nz_KKDFbws17s9rrx-

Status and success rate cover calls made through Zero and Zero's own probes. Third-party monitors may report differently.

## How to call it through Zero

Zero handles the 402 payment challenge and records the run. With the Zero CLI installed (`npm i -g @zeroxyz/cli`):

```sh
zero fetch --capability x402-data-bazaar-vercel-app-3e2f4516
```

Example prompt: Can you decode the VIN 1HGCM82633A004352 and tell me the year, make, model, trim, body style, and engine specs?

## When to prefer this

Use this endpoint when you need to decode a single 17-character VIN into structured vehicle specifications. Prefer this over generic web searches when you need structured, machine-readable output from the authoritative NHTSA database. Ideal for automotive workflows, insurance, fleet management, or vehicle verification tasks.

## Known failure modes

- Invalid or malformed VIN (not 17 characters) returns an error or empty result
- VIN not found in NHTSA database returns partial or null fields
- Non-US or very old vehicles may have incomplete data
- Network/service unavailability returns a 5xx error

## How this service works

Decode any 17-character VIN -- returns year, make, model, trim, body class, drive type, fuel type, engine specs, transmission, and plant country. e.g. GET /api/vin/1HGCM82633A004352

## Output

A JSON object containing decoded vehicle data including VIN, make (e.g. HONDA), model (e.g. Accord), year (e.g. 2003), trim (e.g. EX-V6), body class (e.g. Coupe), plus drive type, fuel type, engine specs, transmission, and plant country, sourced from NHTSA vPIC.

## Response schema (JSON Schema)

```json
{
 "data": {
  "vin": "1HGCM82633A004352",
  "make": "HONDA",
  "trim": "EX-V6",
  "year": "2003",
  "model": "Accord",
  "bodyClass": "Coupe"
 },
 "source": "NHTSA vPIC API",
 "success": true
}
```

## More

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