VIN number codes are not completely standard between manufacturers but there is some pattern. All are 17 digits long and have the following form.
1st digit is the country of manufacture. S=England, J=Japan, W=Germany.
2nd digit is the manufacturer's name. F=Ford, H=Honda, V=Volvo.
3rd digit is the vehicle type. H=Civic, S=CRV
4th to 8th digits are for vehicle features such as engine and gearbox, trim level.
9th digit is a check sum.
10th digit is the model year. 6=2006 etc.
11th digit is chosen by the manufacturer and identifies the assembly plant.
12th to 17th digits are just a sequential serial number.
So from a
VIN it is possible to tell most of the features of a vehicle but not all.