I asked the seller for pictures of the VIN
He has done, and it appears that it rolled out of the factory with an auto H22A

However, its not a 17 digit worldwide standard.

Take a look at these:
http://www.ballandboyd.co.uk/glyn/P8240052.JPG
http://www.ballandboyd.co.uk/glyn/P8240049.JPG
http://www.ballandboyd.co.uk/glyn/scan.JPG

Anybody know anything about the JDM ones?
Looks like the engine type, chasis type and roll number?