Fast Vin Decoder

A fast and efficient Apify Actor for decoding Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) using freevindecoder.eu. Extract detailed vehicle information including make, model, year, body style, engine specifications, and more.

Features

• Batch VIN Decoding - Process multiple VIN numbers in a single run
• Automatic Validation - Validates VIN format (17 characters, proper format)
• Comprehensive Data Extraction - Captures all available vehicle information
• Error Handling - Gracefully handles invalid VINs and extraction errors
• Fast & Efficient - Uses Playwright with optimized selectors
• Cost-Effective - Minimal compute usage for quick VIN lookups

Input Configuration

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

Parameter	Type	Description	Required	Default
vinNumbers	Array of Strings	List of VIN numbers to decode (17-character codes)	No	Example VINs
proxyConfiguration	Object	Proxy settings for the scraper	No	Apify Proxy

Example Input

{
  "vinNumbers": [
    "WBANJ510X0B437665",
    "WBA1V71080V623184",
    "WBA4E91080D896494",
    "WAUZZZ4G0JN528874",
    "SB1ME3JE30E073028"
  ]
}

Output Format

Each decoded VIN contains all available fields extracted from the decoder page:

{
    "vin": "WBA4E91080D896494",
    "url": "https://www.freevindecoder.eu/WBA4E91080D896494",
    "make": "BMW",
    "model": "420d",
    "model_year": "2015",
    "trim_level": "F36",
    "body_style": "4 Doors Coupe",
    "engine_type": "2.0L RWD",
    "fuel_type": "Diesel",
    "transmission": "Automatic",
    "manufactured_in": "Germany",
    "manufacturer": "Bayerische Motoren Werke AG",
    "adress_line_1": "Muenchen 13",
    "adress_line_2": "Muenchen 13",
    "region": "Europe",
    "country": "Germany",
    "note": "Manufacturer builds more than 500 vehicles per year",
    "body_type": "Coupe",
    "number_of_doors": "4",
    "displacement_si": "1995",
    "displacement_cid": "122",
    "displacement_nominal": "2.0",
    "engine_horsepower": "188",
    "engine_kilowatts": "140",
    "automatic_gearbox": "AT",
    "driveline": "RWD"
}

Common Output Fields

The scraper automatically extracts all available fields from the VIN decoder. Common fields include:

• vin - The Vehicle Identification Number
• make - Vehicle manufacturer (e.g., BMW, Audi, Toyota)
• model - Vehicle model name
• model_year - Year of manufacture
• trim_level - Trim or series designation
• body_style - Body type and door configuration
• transmission - Transmission type
• vehicle_class - Vehicle classification
• vehicle_type - Type of vehicle (passenger, truck, etc.)
• manufactured_in - Country of manufacture
• manufacturer - Full manufacturer company name
• manufacturer_address_line_1 - Manufacturer address (line 1)
• manufacturer_address_line_2 - Manufacturer address (line 2)
• region - Manufacturing region
• country - Manufacturing country
• engine_* - Engine specifications (if available)
• url - Source URL where data was decoded
• scrapedAt - ISO timestamp of when the data was scraped

Note: The exact fields returned depend on what data is available for each specific VIN. Not all VINs will have all fields.

Use Cases

• Vehicle History Research - Decode VINs to understand vehicle specifications
• Automotive Data Collection - Batch process VINs for inventory management
• Car Sales & Dealerships - Verify vehicle information before listing
• Insurance & Finance - Validate vehicle details for quotes and approvals
• Fleet Management - Track vehicle specifications across your fleet
• Market Analysis - Analyze vehicle data for market research

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