The DVLA Data API is a service that provides access to open-source DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) data for various regions and purposes. It allows users to retrieve information related to vehicle registration plates, such as ownership details, insurance information, vehicle valuation, and more. The API supports multiple formats to cater to different regions and their specific data requirements.

API Endpoints:

IsleOfMan.Search(plate):

Description: Retrieves DVLA data for the Isle of Man region based on the provided vehicle registration plate.
Parameters:
plate: The vehicle registration plate number for which data is to be retrieved.
Returns: DVLA data related to the provided plate in the Isle of Man format.

Jersey.Search(plate):

Description: Retrieves DVLA data for the Jersey region based on the provided vehicle registration plate.
Parameters:
plate: The vehicle registration plate number for which data is to be retrieved.
Returns: DVLA data related to the provided plate in the Jersey format.

Basic.Search(plate):

Description: Retrieves basic DVLA data based on the provided vehicle registration plate.
Parameters:
plate: The vehicle registration plate number for which data is to be retrieved.
Returns: Basic DVLA data related to the provided plate.
Alternative.Search(plate):

Description: Retrieves alternative DVLA data based on the provided vehicle registration plate.
Parameters:
plate: The vehicle registration plate number for which data is to be retrieved.
Returns: Alternative DVLA data related to the provided plate.

Insurance.Search(plate):

Description: Retrieves DVLA data related to insurance information based on the provided vehicle registration plate.
Parameters:
plate: The vehicle registration plate number for which insurance data is to be retrieved.
Returns: DVLA data related to insurance for the provided plate.

Motorbike.Search(plate):

Description: Retrieves DVLA data for motorbikes based on the provided vehicle registration plate.
Parameters:
plate: The vehicle registration plate number for the motorbike data to be retrieved.
Returns: DVLA data related to the provided motorbike plate.

Valuation.Search(plate, mileage):

Description: Retrieves DVLA data for vehicle valuation based on the provided vehicle registration plate and mileage.
Parameters:
plate: The vehicle registration plate number for which valuation data is to be retrieved.
mileage: The mileage of the vehicle for more accurate valuation data.
Returns: DVLA data related to vehicle valuation for the provided plate and mileage.

Default Case (_):

Description: Handles invalid format cases.
Returns: “INVALID FORMAT” indicating that the provided format is not supported.
Note: The API would need to be properly authenticated and authorized to ensure secure access to DVLA data. Additionally, proper error handling and input validation mechanisms should be implemented to handle potential issues gracefully.