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Wheelie Ltd - Motor Vehicle Register - API Access

We are a Wellington Startup focussed on building a software solution that helps New Zealand motorists manage their vehicle data more effectively though the development of a vehicle - digital service log. This log would contain vehicle servicing information, purchased part data and ownership transfer information. We require access to vehicle registration information via an API - either in JSON or XML or SOAP format. If you can return vehicle information via an endpoint & numberplate lookup - it would be ideal.

Validating that a vehicle number plate matches the description of a certain motor vehicle. We can then use this data to help build reliable information about vehicle servicing, repairs and transfers.

Validating that the vehicle is a real vehicle - and that the number plate matches the vehicle description.


Response from
Waka Kotahi (NZTA)

Data not available for release

The information you have requested is not currently available via an API. Vehicle registration information is available to approved organisations via Motochek. More information about Motochek is available here https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/how-the-motor-vehicle-register-affects-you/requesting-register-information/

3 Comments

  • Statistical Analysis Team (Waka Kotahi (NZTA))

    Kia ora

    Thank you for your enquiry regarding access to the Motor Vehicle Register. Please find below some options for access and open data that is available for your self-service.

    For access to Motochek, Motochek application needs to be applied for and when granted, this provides access to information via the Motor Vehicle Register, more detailed information is accessible via Motochek.
    please see here - https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/how-the-motor-vehicle-register-affects-you/requesting-register-information/motochek/what-is-motochek/

    For self-service to the open data Motor Vehicle Register, this link provides access to Motor Vehicle Register information that shows a snap shot at a point in time, this information holds no personal data and can be downloaded and filtered.
    please see here - https://opendata-nzta.opendata.arcgis.com/maps/f3cec0b4961348a3810fea9d129a655f


    Ngā mihi

  • Fabrizo Facchini

    Hi Team,

    I was wondering how i can get access to the API

  • malav

    As a registered motor vehicle agent, I need help configuring API on my website.
    Who should I contact?

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