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# VIN Decode Data

> Decode a VIN to find the year, make, model, and more.

## Overview

The VIN Decode API allows you to decode a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to find the following decoded information:

<Accordion title="Decoded Information" defaultOpen="true">
  * **Squish VIN:** A condensed version of the standard 17-character VIN ([more](/education/what-is-a-squish-vin))
  * **Check Digit:** The 9th character of the VIN
  * **Checksum:** A boolean value indicating if the VIN passes the checksum validation
  * **Year:** The year of the vehicle
  * **Make:** The manufacturer of the vehicle
  * **Model:** The model of the vehicle
  * **Style ID:** A unique identifier for the vehicle style
  * **Vehicle Object:** A JSON object containing the VIN, year, make, and model
</Accordion>

| Capabilities                 | Description                                                                   |
| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Decode VINs**              | Retrieve detailed vehicle information by VIN.                                 |
| **View Vehicle Information** | View detailed vehicle information, including year, make, model, and style ID. |
| **Validate VINs**            | Check if a VIN is valid and passes the checksum validation.                   |

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```json theme={null}
{
  "vin": "1C4HJXEN5MW592818",
  "squishVin": "1C4HJXENMW",
  "checkDigit": "5",
  "checksum": true,
  "year": "2021",
  "make": "Jeep",
  "model": "Wrangler",
  "styleId": "401858048",
  "vehicle": {
    "vin": "1C4HJXEN5MW592818",
    "year": "2021",
    "make": "Jeep",
    "model": "Wrangler"
  }
}
```

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## Next Steps

Review the API reference for the VIN Decode API

<Card title="Reference – VIN Decode" icon="link" href="/data/reference/vehicle/vin-decode">
  Explore the VIN Decode API endpoint and parameters.
</Card>