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© 2026 WIN by VIN, Inc.The VIN Grade rates how much verified information exists about a vehicle, not its condition or value.Website by Upbiz Media

Demonstration vehicle · fictional data

A complete sample VIN Passport.

This is a demonstration vehicle with fictional records and simulated photos, so the whole report can be shown openly. Switch between the free view and the full report ($39) to see exactly what paying adds.

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Sample data, not a real car. Full report view: all 28 records, 37 photos and 7 documents in this sample, ungated. Run your own VIN for a report on the car you're buying.Check your VIN free

Sample VIN Passport

2019 Honda CR-V

EX · Sport utility · 1.5L turbo I4 · CVT · AWD · Built in East Liberty, Ohio

Decoded from Sample data
A100/100

VIN Grade · information strength

Extensive information

9 of 9 buyer questions answered by a verified source.

Rates how much verified information exists, not the car's condition or value.

How this grade is calculated
Check your own VIN — freeWhat the full report includes
Title brand checkNo brands reportedChecked Sep 1, 2026Safety recallsNone foundMake/model/year · checked SEP 01 · 2026Last odometer reading41,980 miAUG 28 · 2026Records on file28 records37 photos

Vehicle risk assessment

No major risk signals in the records available

No major signals

Separate from the VIN Grade: the grade says how much is known; this says whether what is known needs attention. Based only on the records shown here. It is not an inspection and not a guarantee of condition.

The 9 questions every buyer should ask

Each answer shows where it came from. Unknown means nobody has checked yet, not that the car is clean.

9 verified
  1. Title & brand check

    Verified

    Has this vehicle ever been branded salvage, flood, junk or rebuilt?

    No salvage, flood, junk or rebuilt brand reported.

    Sources: National title brand check · State DMV title records
  2. Odometer history

    Verified

    Is the mileage consistent over time?

    14 readings; latest 41,980 mi (Aug 2026).

    Sources: Title odometer disclosures · Auction & dealer listings · Service and inspection records · Odometer photos
  3. Recent photos

    Verified

    What does the vehicle look like now, from every side?

    27 recent photos (latest Sep 2026); 8 of 8 exterior angles.

    Sources: WIN by VIN guided photo sets · Auction & listing photos · Inspection photos
  4. Professional inspection

    Verified

    Has a qualified professional examined it recently?

    Inspected Aug 2026 by Sample Inspection Co. (fictional).

    Sources: WIN by VIN verified inspectors · Partner shops (digital inspections)
  5. Service & maintenance

    Verified

    Has it been maintained, and by whom?

    6 records; latest Jun 2026.

    Sources: Shop & dealer service records · Owner-uploaded invoices
  6. Auction & sale history

    Verified

    Where and when has it been sold or listed before?

    2 auction records and 1 listing on file.

    Sources: Auction sale records · Dealer listing history
  7. Accident & damage signals

    Verified

    Is there any record of accident or damage?

    No damage noted in the Aug 2026 inspection; no damage brand on title.

    Sources: Title brands · Auction damage reports · Inspection body checks
  8. Safety recalls

    Verified

    Are there safety recalls for this vehicle?

    No recall campaigns found for this model year.

    Sources: Safety-recall campaigns for the model
  9. Title events

    Verified

    How many times has the title changed hands, and where?

    3 title events across 1 state, from the national title history check.

    Sources: Title history events (owner identities are never shown)

Full report view · sample

Everything a $39 full VIN Passport shows for this sample vehicle: 28 records, 37 photos and 7 documents.

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Photos and records

All 28 records on file, newest first, each with its source: 25 photo, inspection, service or sale records below and 3 title events in the title section. 37 photos and 7 documents in all.

Owner note: wipers and cabin filter, photo 1: simulated Close-up frame (sample)
Photo · Owner note: wipers and cabin filterSEP 05 · 2026 · sample image · 1 of 37
  1. SEP 05 · 2026Network

    Owner note: wipers and cabin filter

    Contributor-reported

    Replaced the wiper blades and the cabin air filter. Two photos of the new parts attached.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner2 photos
  2. AUG 28 · 2026Inspection

    Pre-purchase inspection

    Verified

    Brakes 7 mm front and 6 mm rear, tires 6/32 in. all round, battery tested good, no fluid leaks, paint readings consistent on every panel. Three photos and the signed report attached.

    Sample Inspection Co. (fictional) · Credentialed inspector (sample)Credentialed inspector41,980 mi3 photos 1 original document · locked
  3. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · VIN label

    Contributor-reported

    Door-jamb VIN label, matching the VIN on this record.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  4. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · Odometer

    Contributor-reported

    Odometer reading 41,960 mi, from the guided photo set.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner41,960 mi1 photo
  5. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · Front right

    Contributor-reported

    Front right view from the guided photo set.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  6. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · Right side

    Contributor-reported

    Right side view from the guided photo set.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  7. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · Rear right

    Contributor-reported

    Rear right view from the guided photo set.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  8. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · Rear

    Contributor-reported

    Rear view from the guided photo set.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  9. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · Rear left

    Contributor-reported

    Rear left view from the guided photo set.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  10. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · Left side

    Contributor-reported

    Left side view from the guided photo set.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  11. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · Front left

    Contributor-reported

    Front left view from the guided photo set.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  12. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Guided photo · Front

    Contributor-reported

    Front view from the guided photo set.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
Show 13 more records
  1. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    12V battery

    Contributor-reported

    12V battery with its date sticker and a tester reading.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  2. AUG 27 · 2026Visual

    Tire sidewall

    Contributor-reported

    Front tire tread and the DOT code on the sidewall.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner1 photo
  3. JUN 10 · 2026Service

    Oil and filter change, tire rotation

    Verified

    Synthetic oil service and rotation. Invoice attached.

    Sample Auto Service (fictional shop)Verified shop39,870 mi 1 original document · locked
  4. FEB 20 · 2026Service

    Front brake pads and rotors

    Verified

    Front pads and rotors replaced, brake fluid exchanged. Invoice and two photos of the old parts attached.

    Sample Auto Service (fictional shop)Verified shop37,400 mi2 photos 1 original document · locked
  5. SEP 12 · 2025Auction

    Dealer auction sale · Columbus

    Provider-reported

    Sold at a dealer-only auction. Condition grade 4.0, no damage announced. Four sale photos.

    Auction historyOfficial record35,120 mi4 photos
  6. AUG 30 · 2025Auction

    Dealer listing · asking $24,900

    Provider-reported

    Listed by a dealer for 13 days at $24,900 with 35,050 mi. Four listing photos.

    Dealer listing historyOfficial record35,050 mi4 photos
  7. MAY 15 · 2025Service

    Four tires replaced

    Verified

    Four all-season tires, alignment and TPMS relearn. Invoice attached.

    Sample Auto Service (fictional shop)Verified shop33,200 mi 1 original document · locked
  8. OCT 02 · 2024Visual

    Owner exterior photos

    Contributor-reported

    Four exterior photos taken by the owner.

    Verified owner (sample)Verified owner4 photos
  9. JUN 18 · 2024Service

    30,000-mile service

    Verified

    Scheduled 30,000-mile service per the maintenance guide. Invoice attached.

    Sample Auto Service (fictional shop)Verified shop30,050 mi 1 original document · locked
  10. JUL 07 · 2023Service

    Oil and filter change

    Verified

    Routine service. Invoice attached.

    Sample Auto Service (fictional shop)Verified shop21,300 mi 1 original document · locked
  11. OCT 12 · 2022Auction

    Off-lease auction sale

    Provider-reported

    Lease return sold at a closed auction. Three sale photos.

    Auction historyOfficial record18,800 mi3 photos
  12. SEP 09 · 2021Service

    First service

    Verified

    Oil and filter change at the first service interval. Invoice attached.

    Sample Auto Service (fictional shop)Verified shop6,100 mi 1 original document · locked
  13. MAY 20 · 2019Network

    Delivery photos

    Contributor-reported

    Three photos taken on delivery day.

    Verified contributor (sample)Verified contributor3 photos

Photo checks

Read by AI from 13 photos on this record: mileage, engine state, warning lights, tire and battery age, visible damage, and whether every photo shows this car. Machine-read, not an inspection, and never part of the VIN Grade.

Same-car check

Consistent

9 exterior photos show one white SUV, matching the decoded body (Sport utility).

Compares each photo's color, body style and any VIN it shows with the decoded body (Sport utility) and with the other photos. A repaint can explain a color change; ask the seller.

What the photos show

  • Note Minor scratch visible on the rear bumper.Rear photo · AUG 27 · 2026
  • Reading Odometer reads 41,960 mi.Odometer photo · AUG 27 · 2026
  • Reading Engine running when photographed (about 750 rpm). No warning lights were lit.Odometer photo · AUG 27 · 2026
  • Reading 12V battery dated 03/2024 (about 2.5 years old), 12.6 V on the tester, tester says good.12V battery photo · AUG 27 · 2026
  • Reading Tire made in week 8 of 2025 (DOT 0825), about 1.6 years old.Tire photo · AUG 27 · 2026

Photo timeline

The same view on different dates, newest first. Look for new damage, wear, or a car that doesn't match.

Front2 dates

  1. Guided photo · Front, photo 1: simulated Front frame (sample)
    AUG 27 · 2026
  2. Owner exterior photos, photo 1: simulated Front frame (sample)
    OCT 02 · 2024

Left side2 dates

  1. Guided photo · Left side, photo 1: simulated Left side frame (sample)
    AUG 27 · 2026
  2. Owner exterior photos, photo 2: simulated Left side frame (sample)
    OCT 02 · 2024

Rear2 dates

  1. Guided photo · Rear, photo 1: simulated Rear frame (sample)
    AUG 27 · 2026
  2. Owner exterior photos, photo 3: simulated Rear frame (sample)
    OCT 02 · 2024

Right side2 dates

  1. Guided photo · Right side, photo 1: simulated Right side frame (sample)
    AUG 27 · 2026
  2. Owner exterior photos, photo 4: simulated Right side frame (sample)
    OCT 02 · 2024

Title & brand check

No brands

No salvage, junk, flood or rebuilt brand was reported for this VIN. Minor accidents are not title events, so this is not an accident check.

DateEventOdometer
FEB 02 · 2024Title issued · Ohio27,400 mi
OCT 25 · 2022Title issued · Ohio18,900 mi
MAY 14 · 2019First title · Ohio8 mi

Title & brand check, checked SEP 01 · 2026. Owner names are never shown.

Safety recalls

None found

No recall campaigns listed for this make, model and year.

Safety-recall check, checked SEP 01 · 2026. Check this VIN's recall status at NHTSA (enter the VIN 5J6RW2H52KL000000 there)

Odometer history

Verified

Newest 8 of 14 readings.

DateReadingSource
AUG 28 · 202641,980 miCredentialed inspector
AUG 27 · 202641,960 miVerified owner
JUN 10 · 202639,870 miVerified shop
FEB 20 · 202637,400 miVerified shop
SEP 12 · 202535,120 miOfficial record
AUG 30 · 202535,050 miOfficial record
MAY 15 · 202533,200 miVerified shop
JUN 18 · 202430,050 miVerified shop
Show 6 older readings
FEB 02 · 202427,400 miOfficial record
JUL 07 · 202321,300 miVerified shop
OCT 25 · 202218,900 miOfficial record
OCT 12 · 202218,800 miOfficial record
SEP 09 · 20216,100 miVerified shop
MAY 14 · 20198 miOfficial record

Auction & listing history

Verified
  • Dealer auction sale · ColumbusSEP 12 · 2025 · Auction history · 35,120 mi

    Sold at a dealer-only auction. Condition grade 4.0, no damage announced. Four sale photos.

  • Dealer listing · asking $24,900AUG 30 · 2025 · Dealer listing history · 35,050 mi

    Listed by a dealer for 13 days at $24,900 with 35,050 mi. Four listing photos.

  • Off-lease auction saleOCT 12 · 2022 · Auction history · 18,800 mi

    Lease return sold at a closed auction. Three sale photos.

Fair price check

Type the seller's asking price. We compare it with similar listings (demo listings in this sample): same year, make and model, similar mileage.

What's still missing

Every buyer question on this record has an answer. Still inspect any car before you buy.

What to ask the seller

  • Can I have it inspected by a mechanic of my choice before I buy?

How the VIN Grade is calculated

The grade measures how much trustworthy information exists about this VIN, from A (extensive) to E (very limited), or U when nothing vehicle-specific has been found. It is not a rating of the car's condition, safety or value.

Buyer questionStatusPoints
Title & brand checkVerified18 / 18
Odometer historyVerified15 / 15
Recent photosVerified14 / 14
Professional inspectionVerified14 / 14
Service & maintenanceVerified10 / 10
Auction & sale historyVerified9 / 9
Accident & damage signalsVerified8 / 8
Safety recallsVerified6 / 6
Title eventsVerified6 / 6
TotalGrade A100 / 100
  • A85+Extensive information
  • B70–84Good information
  • C55–69Moderate information
  • D40–54Limited information
  • Eunder 40Very limited information
  • UNot gradedNot enough information to grade

Ruleset record-strength/3.0. Computed on the complete record for every visitor, so buying a report never changes it; only new evidence does. Full methodology

Vehicle specs

Decoded from the VIN
Year
2019
Make
Honda
Model
CR-V
Trim
EX
Body
Sport utility
Engine / fuel
1.5L turbo I4 · CVT · AWD
Assembly plant
East Liberty, Ohio

What's included on this report

  • Vehicle specs & recalls (free)

    Year, make, model and other specs decoded from the VIN, plus open safety-recall campaigns for the model.

  • Title & brand check (full report)

    National title brand check: salvage, flood, junk, rebuilt and related title events (no owner names).

  • WIN by VIN network (free)

    Photos, inspections, service records and notes contributed by owners, shops and inspectors.

  • Auction history (full report)

    Auction sale records, sale photos, odometer readings and a market value estimate when available.

  • Dealer listing history (full report)

    Dealer listing history with asking prices, mileage and listing photos over time.

Generated SEP 15 · 2026. Records can be incomplete: not every accident, repair or sale is reported to any database. Always inspect a vehicle before you buy.

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