# Fast Vin Decoder (`trev0n/fast-vin-decoder`) Actor

Fast and efficient VIN decoder. Decodes vehicle identification numbers using freevindecoder.eu. Extracts make, model, year, body style, engine specs, transmission and more. Supports batch  processing of multiple VINs. Perfect for vehicle research, fleet management and automotive market analysis.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/trev0n/fast-vin-decoder.md
- **Developed by:** [Paweł](https://apify.com/trev0n) (community)
- **Categories:** Developer tools, Automation, Other
- **Stats:** 26 total users, 3 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## 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

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

### Output Format

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

```json
{
    "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

***

### Related Actors

Check out our other scrapers for automotive and e-commerce data:

- **[Vehis.pl Vehicle Details Scraper](https://apify.com/trev0n/vehis-vehicle-details-scraper)** - Scrape detailed vehicle information from Vehis.pl
- **[Vehis.pl Vehicle Scraper](https://apify.com/trev0n/vehis-vehicle-scraper)** - Extract vehicle listings from Vehis.pl
- **[Empik Product Search Scraper](https://apify.com/trev0n/empik-product-search-scraper)** - Search and scrape products from Empik.com
- **[Empik Product Page Details Scraper](https://apify.com/trev0n/empik-product-page-details-scraper)** - Get detailed product information from Empik

### Your Feedback

We are always working to improve Actors' performance. So, if you have any technical feedback about Fast VIN Decoder or simply found a bug, please create an issue on the Actor's Issues tab in Apify Console.

# Actor input Schema

## `vinNumbers` (type: `array`):

List of VIN numbers to decode (17-character alphanumeric codes). Example: WBANJ510X0B437665, WBA1V71080V623184

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings for the scraper

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `overview` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("trev0n/fast-vin-decoder").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("trev0n/fast-vin-decoder").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call trev0n/fast-vin-decoder --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=trev0n/fast-vin-decoder",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/zRtJePpuJGFGFNOix/builds/Wxh9MRDtCSVhF1unU/openapi.json