FAXVIN
Operator: FAXVIN, United Kingdom
Vehicle research by VIN or US number plate, with a free factory data decoder and paid history reports.
Transport & Movement
Product
Web service for VIN decoding and vehicle history reports from aggregated vehicle data.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 17 October 2026.
Check: 17 October 2026.
One free VIN decoder request using the example VIN supplied by the provider.
A security check appeared instead of vehicle data.
Use in OSINT research
Provides factory data and vehicle histories through a VIN or US number plate. History reports combine registration, damage and odometer information, among other data.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| VIN | Free factory data on the manufacturer, model, engine and equipment. | Derived |
| VIN | Paid history report with available registration, damage, theft and odometer data. | Retrieved |
| License plate | Vehicle research by US number plate and state, with access to a history report. | Retrieved |
Features
- Decodes standardised 17-character VINs into vehicle and factory data.
- Displays model, model year, engine, transmission, equipment and place of manufacture.
- Combines registration attributes, total loss, theft and odometer information in the paid report.
- Adds available recall, maintenance, inspection and auction data.
- Supports US number plates together with the state.
- Provides PDF export, copying and sharing links in the decoder.
Categories
- Transport & Movement
- Vehicles
Coverage
Geographical coverage
US · CA · EU
Dataset
Secondary data provider. History reports combine NMVTIS data through approved data suppliers with information from registration authorities, insurers, auctions and manufacturers. Histories focus on the USA, including DC; Canadian coverage is limited. The factory data decoder lists the USA, Canada and EU, with global manufacturer identifiers.
Access
Requirements
According to the provider, the free decoder requires no account. An account is created with the first report purchase; purchased reports remain accessible there for 180 days.
Export
The decoder lists PDF, copying and sharing links. Purchased reports are provided through an access link and the customer account.
Provider
FAXVIN
Country of establishment
United Kingdom
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Usage note
Reports may be used only privately or within a company. Sharing with customers and third parties is prohibited. Automated access requires written consent.
Legal note
Limitations
- The free decoder provides factory data; vehicle histories are part of the paid report.
- The decoder processes only standardised 17-character VINs.
- Histories outside the USA are limited; previous owners’ names and addresses are not displayed.
Guides and practical reports
Official · FAXVIN: VIN decoder and data coverage
FAXVIN · 06/2026 · EN
Explains VIN structure, free factory data, history reports and supported vehicle identifiers.