What kind of vehicle data does this MCP provide?

It provides official UK vehicle data including registration details, MOT status, tax status, technical specifications, and CO2 emissions.

Do I need my own DVLA API key?

Yes, you will need to enter your DVLA API key to authenticate the connection.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I check if a vehicle's MOT has expired?

Yes, the get_vehicle_mot_status capability allows your agent to check the current MOT status and expiry date.

Is the data official?

Yes, the data comes directly from the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry API, which is the official UK source.

How do I find my DVLA API Key?

Register at the DVLA Developer portal, create an application, and you will receive your API Key. Copy and paste it below.

Does it support vehicles outside the UK?

No. The DVLA API only provides data for vehicles registered within the United Kingdom.

Can the agent check if a car has a valid MOT?

Yes. The get_vehicle_mot_status capability returns the current status and expiry date of the MOT for any specified registration number.

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Connect DVLA Vehicle API to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get official UK vehicle data through your AI agent.

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No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through DVLA Vehicle API.

01
Get vehicle mot status
Checks the current MOT status and expiration date for a specific vehicle.
02
Get vehicle specifications
Retrieves technical details like make, model, and engine capacity.
03
Check API status
Verifies if the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry API is currently online and responding.

Capability set02 / 02

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through DVLA Vehicle API.

04
Get vehicle details
Pulls comprehensive registration data for any UK vehicle using its plate number.
05
Get vehicle environmental data
Fetches CO2 emissions and fuel type information for a vehicle.
06
Get vehicle tax status
Confirms the current tax status and the next due date for a vehicle.

Real work

What teams actually run

Fleet Compliance

A manager asks the agent to check which vehicles in a fleet have expired MOTs.

Vehicle Purchasing

A buyer uses the agent to verify that a car's specs match the seller's claims.

Emission Audits

An analyst pulls CO2 data for a group of vehicles to assess environmental impact.

Logistics Automation

An operations lead uses the agent to automate data queries for logistics planning.

Automate a task

Put DVLA Vehicle API to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

DVLA Vehicle API works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put DVLA Vehicle API to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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895ms average. Fast in production.

DVLA Vehicle API is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1114ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 739ms
Slowest day: 1114ms
14-day trend: Slowing+16%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of DVLA Vehicle API, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with DVLA Vehicle API. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

DVLA Vehicle API Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RtCqc6EjPu148DiKDprd1L63orEG65H465rEq2aZ/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — DVLA Vehicle API capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dvla-vehicle-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RtCqc6EjPu148DiKDprd1L63orEG65H465rEq2aZ/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up DVLA Vehicle API in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work DVLA Vehicle API owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to verify UK vehicle data without manual portal entry.

01
Fleet Managers
They hand off compliance monitoring and tax/MOT status checks to their agent.
02
Car Dealers
They use the agent to audit vehicle history and specifications during sales.
03
Environmental Analysts
They task their agent with pulling CO2 and fuel data for rapid audits.

FAQ

Questions DVLA Vehicle API owners ask.

01
What kind of vehicle data does this MCP provide?
It provides official UK vehicle data including registration details, MOT status, tax status, technical specifications, and CO2 emissions.
02
Do I need my own DVLA API key?
Yes, you will need to enter your DVLA API key to authenticate the connection.
03
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
04
Can I check if a vehicle's MOT has expired?
Yes, the get_vehicle_mot_status capability allows your agent to check the current MOT status and expiry date.
05
Is the data official?
Yes, the data comes directly from the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry API, which is the official UK source.
06
How do I find my DVLA API Key?
Register at the DVLA Developer portal, create an application, and you will receive your API Key. Copy and paste it below.
07
Does it support vehicles outside the UK?
No. The DVLA API only provides data for vehicles registered within the United Kingdom.
08
Can the agent check if a car has a valid MOT?
Yes. The get_vehicle_mot_status capability returns the current status and expiry date of the MOT for any specified registration number.

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Connect DVLA Vehicle API to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Get vehicle mot status

Get vehicle specifications

Check API status

04-06

Get vehicle details

Get vehicle environmental data

Get vehicle tax status

What teams actually run

Fleet Compliance

Vehicle Purchasing

Emission Audits

Logistics Automation

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

DVLA Vehicle API Connector

Claude Desktop

Fleet Managers

Car Dealers

Environmental Analysts

What kind of vehicle data does this MCP provide?

Do I need my own DVLA API key?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I check if a vehicle's MOT has expired?

Is the data official?

How do I find my DVLA API Key?

Does it support vehicles outside the UK?

Can the agent check if a car has a valid MOT?

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