[cb]

Here is a tutorial how to find out the VIN number from a registration plate.
I reckon this is interesting for people who are looking for a used car and want to know all the specifications or want to sell on their own car:

1. Go to http://www.247spares.co.uk/
2. Enter the registration number
3. If the details are correct right click on the screen and select "View page source"
4. Press CTRL + F and search for VIN
5. Copy the VIN number and go to http://www.decodervin.pl/

Then you should get all the information you need.

And if you want to look for recalls just go to: http://www.vindecoderz.com/

[OGM2LCI]

I always use the BMW warranty quote page, this gives VIN number from number plate, although it wont recognise personal plates

[cb]

I tried that before as well but it did not recognise some registration plates.

[OGM2LCI]

Yeah this was a pain, just tried your source and it picks up personal plates fine, good find

[The0pportunist]

This is a great tip man thanks! Just had a look at recalls i think they are all associated with BMWUSA or do we share the same recalls here in UK?

[cb]

Originally Posted by The0pportunist

This is a great tip man thanks! Just had a look at recalls i think they are all associated with BMWUSA or do we share the same recalls here in UK?

I have honestly no idea but I think it is interesting to see what for recalls has been made.

I think this one is for the UK: http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp

[DriverLDN]

I have a private plate on mine and it worked fine. it's great having the original options list the car came with, will come in handy when moving the car on to a good home one day.

[masplin]

Hi

I just tried this and searching only shows VIN as in "having". i can find any vehicle data in the source code?

Thanks
Mike

[E60525d]

Unfortunately that site doesn't work anymore, they have removed the vin.

Does anyone know of any other way?

[masplin]

Was hoping to find a page with both VIN and some of the other DVLA info

[sparkie1984]

Best way to do it is go to:

https://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Start

Put your REG in and click to quote, it'll then display vehicle details and the vin number.

I use this to check the spec and any extras fitted before I go and buy a car

[evohicks]

Originally Posted by sparkie1984

Best way to do it is go to:

https://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Start

Put your REG in and click to quote, it'll then display vehicle details and the vin number.

I use this to check the spec and any extras fitted before I go and buy a car

This also works with other makes of car, just typed in my wife's VW reg and the Vin comes up

[sparkie1984]

Good to know,

It's quite a handy resource actually

[jimbo666]

try here for VIN's: http://www.seat.co.uk/owners/diesel-...eg-number.html

[LozdaPlot]

Originally Posted by evohicks

This also works with other makes of car, just typed in my wife's VW reg and the Vin comes up

Doesn't display the VIN?

Any help would be gratefully received

[m20b25]

All the old ways of getting this (as listed above) are long gone since the gdpr came into force

Anyone found a way? Very useful for looking up the proper spec

[Sir_Dave]

Originally Posted by m20b25

All the old ways of getting this (as listed above) are long gone since the gdpr came into force

Anyone found a way? Very useful for looking up the proper spec

There are ways of doing it, you just either need access to a HPI style system, or have found one of the very few websites that still offer the number plate to VIN service.

With regards to the latter, i imagine people are very coy about giving those websites out, as high traffic will ensure that they are switched off as well ...

I have access to the former (need it for my car finance deals), so if people dont take the p1ss i can give people VINS

[Shahcar]

This is annoying since new GDPR rules looked everywhere online no luck. Need VIN number for my Yaris are you able to get it me pls AU54 SXB

[tom_seddon]

It's typically printed somewhere in the engine bay and/or door frame.

A Toyota-specific site will probably be more useful than this one.

--Tom

[Ryanling]

Originally Posted by Sir_Dave

There are ways of doing it, you just either need access to a HPI style system, or have found one of the very few websites that still offer the number plate to VIN service.

With regards to the latter, i imagine people are very coy about giving those websites out, as high traffic will ensure that they are switched off as well ...

I have access to the former (need it for my car finance deals), so if people dont take the p1ss i can give people VINS

Sir Dave,
Would I be able to trouble you for the VIN to a car I’m
Looking to buy? The plate is FD07UAT
Many thanks

[E21Dave95]

Originally Posted by Sir_Dave

There are ways of doing it, you just either need access to a HPI style system, or have found one of the very few websites that still offer the number plate to VIN service.

With regards to the latter, i imagine people are very coy about giving those websites out, as high traffic will ensure that they are switched off as well ...

I have access to the former (need it for my car finance deals), so if people dont take the p1ss i can give people VINS

Hi Dave
Wondering if you could help out with a vin number for me?
Thanks
Dave

[pmdpmd]

Hi Dave, is there any chance you could look up a VIN for me? I want to get a new filler flap for my girlfriend as a surprise, but the mini spares site requires a VIN rather than a reg. Please PM if you are able to help.
Cheers, Paul