Vehicle Data Global Limited

What Vehicle Data Global Limited does

Vehicle Data Global Limited (trading as VDGL or VDG) is a UK-based B2B API platform that supplies bulk vehicle data to the automotive trade. The company operates a REST API returning JSON over HTTPS, enabling customers to look up vehicles by VRM (Vehicle Registration Mark) or VIN and receive structured data covering DVLA registration details, MOT history, valuations, finance/provenance records, insurance write-off status (MIAFTR), stolen vehicle status (PNC), model specifications, tyre data, electric vehicle (EV) technical details, and vehicle images. The platform processes over 1 billion lookups per month and serves customers including car parks, councils, ANPR systems providers, warranty and aftermarket parts companies, and fleet and leasing operators.

The company's underlying technology combines licensed feeds from UK public and private data sources (DVLA, DVSA, Police National Computer, and Experian) with a proprietary vehicle coding system called UVC (Universal Vehicle Code), which covers over 220,000 vehicle models and is used by customers to match products to VRMs in advance. A proprietary internal identifier, UKVD ID, unique to each vehicle record, is also maintained. Technical differentiators include sub-10 millisecond response times and a throughput of 1,000 lookups per second on the Rapid Vehicle Details product, designed for high-volume ANPR systems. The curated model data is described as human-maintained rather than machine-learned.

Revenue is generated through a tiered pricing model spanning PAYGO (pay-as-you-go) credit bundles from £50 to £995 with five discount tiers, rolling monthly subscriptions from £99 to £1,995, discounted annual plans, and bespoke multi-year contracts for enterprise customers exceeding 250,000 lookups per month. Billing is primarily through GoCardless Direct Debit. Go-to-market is API-first and self-service via a customer portal at portal.vehicledataglobal.com, with a free trial and direct sales engagement for high-volume enterprise and bespoke contracts. The company is privately held, incorporated in England and Wales (Company Number 16053104), headquartered in Swansea, and appears to be bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Vehicle Data Global Limited

Legal name

Vehicle Data Global Limited

Website

https://vehicledataglobal.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vehicle Data Global Limited is a UK-based B2B API platform supplying bulk vehicle data (DVLA, MOT, valuations, provenance, EV, tyre, and ANPR-optimised feeds) via JSON over HTTPS to automotive trade customers including car parks, councils, ANPR providers, warranty and aftermarket parts firms, and fleet operators, processing over 1 billion lookups per month.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Data API

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Car Rental & Car-Sharing Booking Platforms (BPAMAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vehicle Services On‑Demand Platforms (Car Wash, Maintenance, Roadside) (BPAMAHAL)

Keywords

• Vehicle data API
• DVLA vehicle lookup
• MOT history API
• ANPR vehicle data
• Automotive data services

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, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. API Per-Lookup Charges: Usage-based charging on a per-lookup basis. Customers pay per successful data source returned in a package. PAYGO customers pre-purchase credit bundles; subscription customers are billed monthly at contracted rates with overage charges.
2. Monthly Subscription: Rolling 1-month subscription plans billed monthly in advance via GoCardless Direct Debit. Customers choose a tier and pay a fixed monthly amount, with overages billed in arrears at the contracted rate.
3. Annual Plan: Discounted annual pricing model based on agreed usage levels. Payment terms are 14 days from receipt of invoice. Renewed annually or reviewed if usage exceeds the initial agreement.
4. Bespoke / Fixed-Term Contracts: Fully customisable pricing and data access for high-volume users, ANPR providers, large comparison websites, and enterprise-level organisations. Fixed-term contracts of 12, 24, or 36 months available for volumes exceeding 250,000 lookups per month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vehicle Data Global Limited sells a modular REST API platform that delivers UK vehicle data via JSON over HTTPS, supporting VRM (Vehicle Registration Mark) and VIN lookups for cars, vans, LCVs, HGVs, and motorcycles. Customers consume individual data modules (DVLA details, MOT history, UVC model data, PNC stolen status, MIAfTR write-off, finance, valuations, EV details, tyres, recalls, vehicle images) and assemble them into custom packages billed per successful lookup. The platform serves over 1 billion lookups per month for automotive trade, councils, ANPR providers, fleet, warranty, and aftermarket customers through a self-service portal and bespoke enterprise contracts.

Product overview

Vehicle Data Global Limited operates a modular API platform providing bulk vehicle data solutions. The core offering is a REST API delivering JSON responses for vehicle registration lookups (VRM/VIN) covering the entire UK vehicle lifecycle. The product portfolio spans 25+ distinct data modules including DVLA Vehicle Details, MOT History, Model Data (UVC), Electric Vehicle Details, Finance/Provenance Records, Insurance/Write-off Data (MIAfTR), PNC Stolen Vehicle Checks, Valuations, Tyre Data, Recall Data, and supporting datasets like Fuel Prices and Address Lookup. Key products include Rapid Vehicle Details (sub-10ms for ANPR), DVLA Vehicle Details (full licensed DVLA data), MOT History (75M+ vehicles), Electric Vehicle Details (battery, charging, range), and Valuations. Pricing operates on a tiered model with PAYGO pre-payment, monthly subscriptions, annual contracts, and bespoke enterprise solutions. The platform serves over 1 billion lookups per month for automotive, insurance, finance, fleet, and government clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DVLA Vehicle Details Full licensed DVLA vehicle data API including make/model, keeper history, plate changes, import/export status, CO2 emissions, colour history, V5C history, and DVLA technical details. Targeted at automotive trade and compliance use cases.
• MOT History Complete MOT test history API with over 75 million eligible vehicles, capturing all tests, re-tests, advisories, and failures from DVSA in real time with sub-20ms response times. For fleet compliance, trade, and consumer history check providers.
• UVC Model Data Industry-leading human-curated model data coded to the UVC (Universal Vehicle Code) system, covering model identification, classification, warranty, body details, powertrain, Euro NCAP safety ratings, emissions, and performance for cars and LCVs. For warranty providers, aftermarket parts firms, and trade platforms.
• PNC Details Police National Computer data API providing stolen vehicle status with daily updates from the Home Office, indicating whether a vehicle is currently reported stolen. For history check providers, insurers, and trade buyers.
• MIAfTR / Write off / Insurance Records Insurance damage status reports categorising vehicles as CAT A/B/C/N/S (scrapped, crushed, or repairable), including loss dates and insurer information. Licensed from Experian's MIAFTR data set. For trade buyers, insurers, and finance providers.
• Finance Records Real-time finance and provenance data API showing whether a vehicle is on finance, agreement date, type (PCP, HP), and finance company details. For trade buyers, finance providers, and consumer history check intermediaries.
• Rapid Vehicle Details Ultra-fast critical vehicle information package optimised for ANPR systems with sub-10 millisecond response times and 1,000 requests per second throughput. For ANPR providers, car parks, and councils operating high-volume real-time lookups.
• Valuations Comprehensive vehicle valuation data API including current and historical pricing, dealer forecourt, trade retail, private sale, auction values, and residual value forecasting for leasing and fleet companies. For fleet, leasing, and trade platforms.
• Tyre Data VRM to tyre specification mapping API including wheel size, profile, width, diameter, load index, speed rating, recommended pressures, and rim details. For tyre retailers, fleet operators, and parts sites.
• Electric Vehicle Details Comprehensive EV data API including technical specifications, charge ports (Type 2, CCS), battery specs (capacity, chemistry, warranty), motor details, transmission, WLTP range figures, and Tesla Supercharger compatibility. Included free with model data when a BEV or PHEV is detected. For EV comparison sites, dealers, and insurers.
• Key Vehicle Details High-volume DVLA snapshot data API for car parks, councils, and ANPR systems providing essential vehicle details. Designed for high-volume users needing a lean, fast DVLA-derived dataset.
• Fuel Prices Real-time UK fuel prices API for petrol, diesel, and super unleaded by postcode or GPS coordinates, including fuel station locations, brands, and pricing. For motoring apps, comparison sites, and fleet operators.
• Scrapped Check Vehicle scrapped status verification API returning results only for scrapped vehicles, designed for data cleansing and high-volume clients.
• Vehicle Images Stock library vehicle images API for use on websites or applications, available up to 1024px resolution. For dealer sites, classifieds, and comparison platforms.
• Specs and Options Factory equipment specifications and optional features API for vehicle models including audio, safety, exterior/interior features, and pricing. For dealer sites, configurators, and trade platforms.
• Vehicle Codes Comprehensive vehicle identification codes API including UKVD ID, VIN, UVC, MVRIS code, TecDoc K-Type, Thatcham ratings, ABI code, and ACRISS codes. For trade platforms, parts catalogues, and warranty providers cross-referencing scheme codes.
• Vehicle Tax Live DVLA tax status API including MOT status, CO2 emissions, VED rate bands, and tax due dates. For fleet compliance, councils, and trade platforms.
• Spanish Vehicle Details Basic vehicle data API for Spanish-registered vehicles powered by VRM including make, model, body type, fuel type, engine capacity, and transmission. For cross-border trade and importers.
• ROI Vehicle Data Basic vehicle data API for Republic of Ireland cars powered by VIN or VRM including registration, body type, fuel type, and engine details. For cross-border trade and history check providers.
• Recall Details Vehicle recall information API showing any outstanding or completed recalls on a vehicle. For trade buyers, dealers, and consumer history check providers.
• Keeper Check Trade-focused product verifying whether a vehicle has changed keeper since a specified date, designed for high-volume data cleansing.
• HGV MOT Details Full MOT history API for Heavy Goods Vehicles including all test results, defects, and advisory notes sourced from DVSA in real time. For fleet operators, hauliers, and compliance platforms.
• Battery Details UK battery code lookup API by VRM including Start/Stop compatibility, engine capacity, and model years. For battery retailers, parts sites, and trade counters.
• Mileage Check Complete mileage records API for a vehicle with clocking alerts and calculated average annual mileage comparison. For trade buyers, history check providers, and insurers.
• Address Details UK postcode to address lookup API returning all addresses on a postcode including UDPRN, formatted addresses, GPS coordinates, and OS grid references. For fleet ops, logistics, and KYC/AML integrations.
• Bulk Data Upload Service Bulk upload service allowing clients to upload VRM/VIN lists of any size and receive data back in multiple formats for data cleansing needs. Complements the API for non-real-time batch processing.
• VDI Check Trade vehicle history check combining multiple data sources for comprehensive vehicle provenance verification, including mileage, finance, stolen status, write-off, and DVLA records. Registered trademark of VDGL.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-10 millisecond response times and 1,000 lookups per second for ANPR systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HPI Check: UK vehicle history check provider offering mileage, stolen vehicle, finance, and write-off checks to consumers and trade. Competes directly with VDGL's VDI Check and Provenance Data products in the trade vehicle check segment.
• mycarcheck: UK vehicle history check service (now part of Equifax) providing provenance, finance, and stolen vehicle data via API. Direct competitor to VDGL's trade vehicle check products with similar data sourcing.
• Total Car Check: UK-based vehicle history check provider offering MOT, mileage, and provenance data. Competes with VDGL in the trade and consumer vehicle history segment with similar data source coverage.
• cap-hpi (Cox Automotive): UK's largest vehicle data provider offering valuations, specifications, and history data to automotive trade, fleet, and insurance customers. Most direct competitor to VDGL with similar product breadth and UK market focus.
• Cazana: UK vehicle valuation specialist providing real-time used car pricing data to dealers and lenders. Direct competitor in the valuations vertical of VDGL's offering.

Emerging players

• CarVertical: Blockchain-based vehicle history platform operating across European markets. Emerging competitor offering decentralized vehicle data records to consumers and trade, intersecting VDGL's provenance and history check use cases.

Broad incumbents

• AutoCheck (Experian): US-focused vehicle history platform owned by Experian. International broad incumbent serving the same use case as VDGL but in the North American market with significantly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Experian Automotive: Major data analytics company providing MIAFTR insurance data to VDGL and competing in UK automotive data through a broader information services portfolio. Acts as both supplier and competitor across multiple data categories.
• Carfax: Global vehicle history brand (owned by S&P Global) providing used vehicle history reports across multiple European markets. Broad incumbent with international scale that VDGL currently lacks.

Regional players

• MotorCheck: Ireland-focused vehicle history check provider serving dealers, lenders, and consumers. Regional peer operating in adjacent geographic market where VDGL also offers ROI Vehicle Data.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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