Vehicle Lookup

Number plate & VIN lookup

Look up vehicle specifications by number plate or VIN. Returns available specs for vehicles in South Africa and 57+ countries where source coverage allows.

Number plate lookup and direct VIN lookup are available as vehicle-information searches. The expanded report can include source-returned vehicle state, engine, body, mass, certificate and valuation fields. Vehicle licence-disc barcode scanning is a separate service.

Number plate and VIN lookup

Know the vehicle. Protect the deal.

Search a number plate or VIN and receive available identity, technical, vehicle-state, certificate and valuation fields in one report.

  • Plate or VIN search
  • Expanded vehicle fields
  • Valuation where available
Vehicle Specs Only
57+ Countries
Online Lookup Result
VerifyNow vehicle lookup report showing make, model, year and VIN specifications only
Sample result

Know the vehicle. Protect the deal.

Search a number plate or VIN and get a clear vehicle report with make, model, year, engine, vehicle state, certificate and valuation fields where available. Spot mismatches before you buy, finance, insure, onboard or accept a trade-in.

See the vehicle specifications before you run a lookup

A number plate or VIN lookup returns the specification fields available from the selected source. The result stays focused on the vehicle and carries no owner, driver, finance or stolen-status data.

Fictional preview

Vehicle lookup result

FOUND

Submitted plate

••• 123 GP

VIN

WVW•••••••••2714

Make

Example Motors

Model

Example 1.6

Year

2022

Fuel / transmission

Petrol / Automatic

Vehicle state

Licensed

Engine

2.2 L diesel

Body / category

Light load vehicle

Tare / GVM

2,262 kg / 3,150 kg

Valuation

Available by derivative

Fields vary by source coverage. Use the returned specifications as one input in your own vehicle review.

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Services

Vehicle lookup services

Choose the right lookup method for your needs

Number Plate Lookup

Look up vehicle specifications using the registration number (number plate). Covers South Africa and 57+ countries worldwide.

  • Make, model, year details
  • Engine specifications
  • VIN where available
  • 57+ countries supported

Best for:

Vehicle sales, insurance verification, fleet management

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VIN Lookup / VIN Decoder

Decode a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to retrieve detailed vehicle specifications and manufacturing details.

  • Full VIN decoding
  • Manufacturer details
  • Production year & plant
  • Technical specifications

Best for:

Import verification, parts ordering, vehicle authentication

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Response

What information is returned?

Vehicle specifications and technical details

Information Included

  • Make and Model (e.g., Toyota Corolla)
  • Year of Manufacture where available
  • Available vehicle specs where source coverage allows
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) where available
  • Vehicle Colour where available
  • Technical Specifications where available (fuel type, transmission, etc.)
  • Engine number and engine displacement where available
  • Source-returned vehicle state and vehicle-state date where available
  • Body/category, axle configuration, tare and GVM where available
  • Vehicle certificate context where available
  • Valuation result selected by make, model, year and derivative where available
  • MM Code / Manufacturer Code where available
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Why VerifyNow

Why choose VerifyNow?

Fast, reliable vehicle specification lookups

Online Results

Submit a number plate or VIN and review the available vehicle specification response online.

57+ Countries

Number plate lookup covers South Africa and 57+ countries worldwide.

No code required

Run lookups from the VerifyNow dashboard. An API is available when your team wants to automate individual lookup requests.

Specs Only

Returns vehicle specifications only. No personal or ownership information.

Industries

Industry applications

Vehicle lookup for every industry

Vehicle Sales & Dealerships

Verify vehicle specifications when purchasing or selling vehicles. Cross-check details provided by sellers.

Insurance Verification

Support insurance quote and policy-admin workflows with vehicle specification checks. Not for claims decisions, underwriting decisions, or legal proceedings.

Fleet Management

Maintain accurate records of fleet vehicle specifications. Verify vehicles entering your fleet.

Automotive Compliance

Support compliance processes with verified vehicle specification data.

Pricing

Simple credit-based pricing

Pay only for what you use. No monthly fees.

See the latest cost for number plate and VIN lookups.

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FAQ

Common questions

What does a number plate lookup return?

A number plate lookup returns vehicle specification data such as make, model, year, engine and technical details where available. It does not return owner or private-person data.

Can I decode a VIN in South Africa?

Yes. VerifyNow supports VIN lookup and VIN decoding for vehicle specification checks, including manufacturing and technical details where available.

Does Vehicle Lookup show ownership, finance or stolen status?

No. Vehicle Lookup is limited to vehicle specification data. It does not provide ownership, finance, stolen-vehicle, licence-disc or transfer-history information.

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