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What does "That is not a valid VIN" indicate? Does it just mean the VIN wasn't found, or do you actually verify that the VIN lives up to specifications? I ent
by Svip 3y ago
What does "That is not a valid VIN" indicate? Does it just mean the VIN wasn't found, or do you actually verify that the VIN lives up to specifications? I entered a VIN that I know is valid, but has never had US plates (but has been in the US and US insured), and it claimed it was invalid.
- AutoAPI 3y agoThis error means it failed a basic Vin check. VINs have a check digit and a few other requirements, and if it fails we return that error. Do you have a VIN that you think is vaild? Let me know and I can check the exact issue - mail@checkanyvin.com
- Svip 3y agoAh, you use a NA VIN check. My understanding is that there are five versions of VIN, three of which do not have the check digit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number#Components https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number#... This is definitely an EU VIN. After 25 years, cars can be imported into the US, so there are definitely non-NA VIN cars driving around the US. And prior to 1981, it was basically a free for all. I have a car with an 8 digit VIN!
- AutoAPI 3y agoSorry, I missed this comment before replying to your email, that's interesting about the difference in check digit! I will definitely look into supporting more VINs