What UK Vehicle Data does

UK Vehicle Data Ltd is a Swansea-based, privately held B2B data provider that delivers UK vehicle information through a licensed DVLA bulk-data API. Founded in November 2015, the company aggregates and resells data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Experian Automotive, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the Association of British Insurers (ABI), Royal Mail, the Police National Computer, and other regulated sources, returning up to 204 individual data fields per vehicle from a single VRM or VIN lookup with 30 years of history. Its core product is a RESTful API with JSON responses, supplemented by a web-based control panel, a dedicated unlimited data appliance, and bulk SFTP processing capable of handling up to 1 million records per day. The platform is hosted across ISO 27001/27002/27018 and SOC 1/2/3 compliant UK tier-1 datacentres on Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure infrastructure, with SHA256RSA encryption, OAuth2, IP whitelisting, and the proprietary CAAP (Client API Access Protection) layer guarding against scraping and abuse.

The company's modular product set extends beyond core DVLA lookups to include MOT history, vehicle valuations, tyre specifications, battery data, electric vehicle data (including Tesla-specific charging and battery chemistry), and VIN-level EA-189/BlueTEC DieselGate identification, with a white-label VDI Check consumer vehicle history sub-brand. Revenue is generated through a tiered pay-as-you-go credit model (£50 to £995 top-ups with up to 73% volume discounts), monthly subscription plans ranging from £99 (S) to £1,995 (WOPR), a dedicated unlimited data appliance, bulk processing at one pence per VRM, and white-label consumer checks at £4.95. The go-to-market combines a product-led self-service model with free unlimited trial accounts, a free 2-lookup monthly SEO tool, and a sales-led enterprise motion with named relationship managers.

UK Vehicle Data serves four primary verticals: insurance companies (quotation, risk, and claims), automotive dealers (stock valuation and provenance), fleet operators (MOT and maintenance tracking), and websites/applications (VRM-powered user experiences), plus secondary legal/solicitor (DieselGate claims) and consumer segments via the VDI Check sub-brand. The team is approximately 10 staff, led by CEO Martin James, who acquired majority ownership in September 2017 and led the company to profitability within 18 months, alongside CTO Ben Hermer, founder and Engineering Director Moray Mackenzie, Managing Director Aidan Sheriff, Director of Sales Roger Powell (ex-CDL/My Car Check), and CFO David Robshaw. The business is bootstrapped, profitable, and operates across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Name

UK Vehicle Data

Legal name

UK Vehicle Data Ltd

Website

https://ukvehicledata.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK Vehicle Data is a Swansea-based, DVLA-licensed B2B provider of UK vehicle data via RESTful API, returning up to 204 fields per VRM or VIN lookup. It serves insurance, dealer, fleet, website, and legal customers with MOT, valuation, EV, and DieselGate data modules on a tiered subscription and pay-as-you-go model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Data API

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Inspection, Grading & Condition Reporting Services (TLABAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) Readiness & Drive-Cycle Verification (TLAKANAH), Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) & Driver Screening (BPACALAG)

Keywords

• Vehicle data API
• DVLA vehicle lookup
• MOT history data
• Vehicle valuation API
• VRM data lookup

Headquarters

HQ city

Swansea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Lookup API Charges: Charges on a per lookup basis according to tariff. Only successful lookups charged except when unsuccessful ratio exceeds 20% of usage. Pricing varies by data package and volume tier.
2. Monthly Subscriptions: 1-month rolling subscription plans (S £99, M £250, L £495, XL £995, WOPR £1,995). Lower per-lookup rates than PAYGO, with SLA and priority support included. Easy cancellation with one month notice.
3. Pre-pay PAYGO Credit: Pre-loaded credit accounts with tiered pricing (Tier 1 £50, Tier 2 £150, Tier 3 £249, Tier 4 £495, Tier 5 £995). Credits valid 12 months, tier discounts up to 73% savings.
4. Dedicated Data Appliance: Unlimited data appliance - dedicated co-located or cloud instance with sub-10ms response times, all databases at disposal for ultimate scaling.
5. Dropdown CSV Data Subscription: Monthly subscription for .CSV vehicle data powering dropdowns - £99+vat per month, minimum 6-month subscription. Contains Make, Model, Derivative, etc. (52,541 rows).
6. Bulk Data Processing: SFTP bulk upload service for jobs over 100,000 rows with custom returns. Prices starting from 1 pence per VRM or VIN. No additional charge for automation.
7. White-Label Solutions: White-label VDI Check web pages with brandable CSS styling. Consumer-facing vehicle history check at £4.95 per check via VdiCheck.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UK Vehicle Data Ltd is a top-level licensed DVLA UK data company that provides vehicle data lookup services through RESTful APIs. Its core offering is the DVLA Vehicle Data API that returns up to 204 individual data fields per vehicle from a VRM or VIN lookup, with 30 years of back history. The platform is supplemented by modular data packages including MOT history, vehicle valuations, tyre and battery specifications, electric vehicle data, DieselGate emissions data, and bulk processing services for enterprise clients.

Product overview

UK Vehicle Data is a SaaS company offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centred on a DVLA-licensed vehicle data API. The core product is the DVLA Vehicle Data API, which provides full vehicle registration lookup by VRM or VIN with up to 204 data fields and 30 years of back history. This core API is supplemented by modular add-on data packages including MOT History API (test records since 2006), VDI Check (consumer vehicle history brand), Vehicle Valuation Data (5-band pricing and forecasting), Tyre Size Data API, Battery Data API, Electric Vehicle Data API, and EA-189 DieselGate emissions data. Additional services include Bulk VRM Data Cleanse (processing up to 1M records/day), Vehicle Images API (CDN-hosted), Make Model Data CSV (52,541 rows for dropdowns), and Royal Mail Postcode API. The platform is accessible via REST API, web-based control panel, or dedicated Unlimited Data Appliance. Security features include IP whitelisting, OAuth2, and the proprietary CAAP protection layer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VDI Check: Consumer level vehicle history check service offering data such as Outstanding finance, Written off, Stolen checks and much more. Available through an API.

Products and services

• DVLA Vehicle Data API RESTful API providing full DVLA, SMMT and UKVD vehicle data with lookup by VRM or VIN. Covers vehicles on or off the road with up to 30 years of back history and up to 204 individual data fields per vehicle, returning registration details, technical specifications, MOT history, and vehicle history. Used by insurance firms, automotive dealers, fleet operators, and web platforms integrating vehicle data into their systems.
• MOT History API Lightning-fast MOT history data API providing full MOT test records, failures, advisories, and due dates. Lookup by VRM, VIN, or test number with MOT watch and remind service for fleet applications. MOT history available since 2006 in most cases.
• Insurance ABI Code Lookup VRM to Insurance ABI code lookup for insurance decision-making and broker network integration, supporting underwriting and pricing workflows.
• Battery Data API VRM to battery data returning JSON response for the UK Battery Code/type from VRM. Full Start/Stop data, manufacturer part numbers, capacity, cold cranking amps, dimensions, and fitting instructions for a vehicle.
• VDI Check Consumer vehicle history check service providing outstanding finance, written off, stolen, mileage records, VIC check, imported/exported status, and 5-band valuation data. Powered by Experian Automotive and other top-tier data providers, available through an API and as a white-label consumer site at VdiCheck.com.
• Vehicle Valuation Data Current and historical market valuations across 5 price bands, total cost of ownership, VED, indicative insurance costs, future valuation forecasting, and residual values by VRM lookup.
• Tyre Size Data API VRM to tyre specification lookup returning wheel and tyre size, width, aspect ratio, offset, load index, runflat status, pressures, and technical fixing data in Lite and Extended packages.
• Bulk VRM Data Cleanse Automated bulk data processing service via control panel upload or SFTP. Processes up to 1 million records per day with custom format returns. Suitable for jobs over 100,000 rows with manual monitoring.
• Vehicle Images API VRM to stock library image lookup service with images cut out on white background, sizes up to 1024px, hosted on Google CDN with automatic expiry, for use on customer websites or applications.
• Make Model Data CSV Flat CSV file data for powering website dropdowns, fleet operator data input, and customer data selection. Contains 52,541 rows covering all UK makes and models from the last 30 years, updated monthly, with a unique UVC identifier to match to the full vehicle data API.
• Electric Vehicle Data API In-house comprehensive EV dataset including battery type, capacity, voltage, chemistry, warranty; charge port details, Tesla Supercharger compatibility, CCS/Type2/CHADEMO support; motor details, torque, RPM, and transmission data for BEV, PHEV, and HEV vehicles.
• EA-189 & BlueTEC (DieselGate) Data API and lookup service to identify vehicles affected by DieselGate emissions scandal for VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda (EA189), and Mercedes (Tier 1 & Tier 2). Provides VIN-level identification, keeper change data, and point-in-time valuations, supporting emissions claims and vehicle defect litigation.
• Royal Mail Postcode API Royal Mail address lookup from UK postcode via API integration, using licensed Royal Mail PAF data.
• Web-based Control Panel Browser-based control panel for quick and easy data output viewing, brandable with company logo, shop terminal compatible. Provides access to all data packages, usage monitoring, IP filtering, CAAP configuration, bulk upload, and account management.
• Unlimited Data Appliance Dedicated physical or cloud appliance (co-located or cloud infrastructure) providing all databases and APIs with sub-10ms response times and unlimited lookups. Available in 3 cloud infrastructure points of presence for ultimate enterprise scaling.
• CAAP - Client API Access Protection Industry-first protection layer for VRM lookup APIs that defends against screen scraping, competitor usage, public abuse, and unexpected data bills. Configurable through control panel with whitelist, blacklist, and daily search limits. Free for contract and subscription customers; 10% extra charge for PAYGO customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% uptime reported
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency)coreTechnology or IntegrationUKVD is a top-level licensed DVLA UK data company, listed on official government list of licensed bulk data buyers. Licenses DVLA bulk vehicle data including registration, model, tax, and keeper information.
• DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed data provider for MOT database including test results, failures, advisories, and mileage records. MOT data licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0.
• Experian AutomotivecoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed reseller of Experian Automotive vehicle data for VDI Check vehicle history checks including finance, write-off, and stolen vehicle data.
• SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed SMMT vehicle specification data including technical details, performance, consumption figures, and model variants.
• ABI (Association of British Insurers)coreTechnology or IntegrationSource for VDI Check vehicle history data including insurance-related vehicle status information.
• UK Finance CompaniescoreTechnology or IntegrationSource for outstanding finance data in VDI Check vehicle history reports.
• Police National ComputercoreTechnology or IntegrationSource for stolen vehicle and VIC check data in VDI Check vehicle history reports.
• Google Cloud PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationData centers hosted on Google infrastructure alongside Amazon and Microsoft. ISO 27001, 27002, 27018, SOC 1, 2 & 3 compliant.
• Amazon Web ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationData centers hosted on Amazon infrastructure alongside Google and Microsoft. ISO 27001, 27002, 27018, SOC 1, 2 & 3 compliant.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationData centers hosted on Microsoft Azure infrastructure alongside Google and Amazon. ISO 27001, 27002, 27018, SOC 1, 2 & 3 compliant.
• PCI-Compliant Payment AgenciesminorOthersPCI accredited payment agencies ensure no card, bank, or payment information is ever stored on UKVD servers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CarVertical: CarVertical operates a vehicle history/valuation blockchain data platform across Europe offering VIN-based lookups, mirroring UKVD's VRM/VIN lookup core - a peer in the data-as-a-service vehicle history category.
• CheckMyFile (CDL): CDL operates My Car Check, a UK consumer vehicle history check and B2B data service with overlapping data packages and similar dealership/insurer client base; UKVD's Director of Sales (Roger Powell) previously built the My Car Check platform at CDL.
• Glass Datatech (Glass's): Glass Datatech provides UK automotive market intelligence, residual valuations, and vehicle data feeds - comparable to UKVD on the valuation/specification data side.
• cap hpi: cap hpi is a UK automotive data specialist providing vehicle specifications, valuations, and market intelligence to dealers, OEMs, and fleets - the same core data-services category UKVD competes in.
• Cazana: Cazana is a UK vehicle valuation data provider offering pricing and history data via API - directly comparable to UKVD's Vehicle Valuation Data and VDI Check products.
• HPI / Solera: HPI (owned by Solera) provides vehicle history, valuation, and provenance checks in the UK - directly competing with UKVD's VDI Check service, and the same buyer (Solera) of UKVD founders' prior vehicle data business.

Broad incumbents

• Kelley Blue Book (KBB): Kelley Blue Book is a broad US consumer-facing vehicle valuation and history platform operating adjacent to UKVD's valuation and history products - relevant as a strategic incumbent but with different geographic focus.
• Experian Automotive: Experian Automotive is the upstream data provider whose finance/write-off/stolen datasets UKVD resells via VDI Check - a broader incumbent that could choose to compete downstream rather than just supply UKVD.
• Carfax: Carfax is the dominant consumer vehicle history brand globally and a broader incumbent offering web/consumer vehicle checks and B2B data licensing comparable in scope to UKVD's VDI Check.

Emerging players

• epyx (1st Automotive): epyx operates UK fleet data and management platforms, overlapping with UKVD's fleet customer segment and emerging fleet-data integrations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UK-Vehicle-Data-1694937484081230

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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