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tradebasis_vin_decode

Decode a VIN

A tool of TradeBasis Automotive Appraisal MCP (US)

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Decode a 17-character VIN into vehicle identity: year, make, model, trim, body style, drivetrain, engine, transmission and fuel type. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles also return their electrification level and, where stated, battery and charging facts. Identification only — this tool returns no valuation, no comparable listings and no market data.

Input schema

PropertyTypeRequiredDescription
vinstringyesThe 17-character Vehicle Identification Number to decode.
Raw JSON schema
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "vin": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The 17-character Vehicle Identification Number to decode."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "vin"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
}

First seen 2026-09-20 · last seen 2026-09-20