How I Built a UK Vehicle History API: VIN Decoding, MOT Records & Finance Checks
The article discusses the creation of Drivium, a UK Vehicle History API designed to streamline access to fragmented vehicle data. It consolidates information from multiple sources into a single JSON response, making it easier for users to verify a used car's history. The API also supports batch requests for dealerships and provides essential data for compliance with clean air zone regulations.
- ▪Drivium API consolidates vehicle history data from various official sources in the UK.
- ▪It provides a unified response that includes MOT history, finance checks, and technical specifications.
- ▪The API supports batch requests for dealerships and offers compliance data for clean air zones.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3935211) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } driviumnet Posted on May 16 How I Built a UK Vehicle History API: VIN Decoding, MOT Records & Finance Checks #javascript #webdev #api #tutorial If you've ever needed to verify a used car's history programmatically — MOT records, finance checks, mileage history — you know how fragmented the data sources are. I built Drivium to solve exactly this, and I want to share the technical decisions behind it.
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