PlatesManiaplatesmania.com
Crowdsourced database of photographed licence plates from dozens of countries. Search a plate to find photos of the vehicle, often with a location and date.
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DVLA Vehicle Enquiry
Official UK service that returns make, colour, tax and MOT status, engine size and first-registration date for any UK registration number.
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Pair it with the gov.uk MOT history check, which lists recorded mileage at every test and can show roughly where and how much a vehicle has been driven.
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NHTSA VIN Decodervpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Official US government VIN decoder. Returns manufacturer, model, year, body type, engine and plant information for a 17-character VIN. Free API available.
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