See how simple it is to use the vehicle identification number VIN decoder. In three steps, you’ll get specific vehicle information. The VIN number is a unique 17-character code assigned to each vehicle. A specific vehicle’s VIN is like human DNA – check it once and you know everything.
Enter the VIN into the Decoder
Entering the 17-character VIN into our system reveals the vehicle’s history. Note that the VIN does not include the letters “I,” “O,” and “Q” to prevent mistakes and misunderstandings related to readability. Get Information about Vehicle
Get Information about Vehicle
Decoding the VIN uncovers key details. The VIN decoder reveals specific information encoded in the chassis number for free. Based on this data, we generate reports to clear up any doubts.
Choose Your Desired Report
Order a detailed report generated by our VIN Decoder. The Vin Scout will provide a report with clearly organized sections of information from decoding the VIN code. You can download the purchased report in PDF format from the website and receive a copy via email.
Your guide - FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The Vin Scout VIN decoder is free. It can provide you with general information about the make, model and information contained in The Vin Scout's full paid Vehicle History Report, but it will not provide as detailed an overview as The Vin Scout's paid vehicle history report service.
The Vin Scout Vehicle History Report can contain important information that will potentially influence your decision to buy or sell a used vehicle. In addition to checking the factory equipment, the full report can also include:
- information on whether the car was stolen,
- history of owner changes,
- the validity of the technical inspection,
- archival photos of the car.
Yes, checking the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is perfectly legal. The VIN is a publicly available vehicle identifier that does not contain private information about the owner, and checking the VIN serves to increase transparency and security when selling and buying a used car.
Differences between the information resulting from VIN decoding and the actual vehicle data can cause concern and raise questions. Here are some steps you can take in such a situation:
- Make sure that the VIN number has been transcribed and entered into the decoder accurately, without mistakes.
- Check that the VIN number on the vehicle matches that on the documentation (registration certificate, vehicle card).
- Purchase a vehicle history report. Such reports can provide detailed information on the vehicle's history, including changes of owners, repairs and modifications.
- If possible, contact the previous owners or service centers that serviced the vehicle.
- Contact The Vin Scout Customer Service. Describe the differences you have noticed and ask for clarification or recheck the information.
The Vin Scout service offers the possibility of obtaining information about a vehicle's service history, provided that such data is available in the databases. The service history may include information about maintenance, repairs and damage reported to the insurer that occurred while the vehicle was in operation. This information can be obtained through a paid report that shows the recorded history of the vehicle.
