I’m sure you’ve probably seen private number plates as you drive around, but a lot of people don’t know much about them. Whether you’re considering owning your private number plate, or you’re just curious, this blog post has 10 fun facts about private number plates that you may not know. We’ll cover everything from how they work to the different types available.
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Fact #01:
Private number plates are also known as “personalised number plates” or “cherished number plates”.
Fact #02:
Private number plates can be issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the United Kingdom.
Fact #03:
You can put private number plates on any car that is registered in your name.
Fact #04:
The cost of a private number plate depends on a few factors, including the age of the plate and the characters involved. However, you can expect to pay anywhere from £196 for a good quality private number plate.
The most expensive private number plate ever sold was the “Ferrari” plate, which went for £440,000 in 2014.
Fact #05:
There are two main types of private number plates: current style and non-current style.
Fact #06:
Current style private number plates follow the format of two letters, two numbers, and then three letters (e.g. AB12 XYZ). Non-current style private number plates can have a different format, such as three letters followed by one or two numbers (e.g. ABC 12 or ABC 123).
Fact #07:
You can also get personalised number plates that spell out a word or phrase (e.g. JAZ 123 or SUE 34D). These are known as “suffix” plates.
Did you know an anonymous islander from Guernsey was able to purchase the new (number-only) Guernsey registration ‘007’ for a price of £240,000?
Fact #08:
Private number plates can be a great investment because they usually increase in value over time.
Fact #09:
You can transfer private number plates to another vehicle if you sell your car or it gets written off. You can also give private number plates as a gift to family or friends, as long as you follow the DVLA procedures of registering it correctly.
Fact #010:
If you want to put private number plates on a company car, you need to get permission from the DVLA first.
So there you have it – ten facts about private number plates that you may not have known!
It’s easy to design your own number plate: you just pick the letters and numbers you want, and then a private number plate company can create the plate for you. Of course, there are some restrictions on what you can include (no profanity or offensive language, for example), but other than that, you have a lot of freedom to be creative.
If you’re looking for a great way to personalize your car, then consider contacting National Numbers. They have a wide selection of letters and numbers to choose from, so you’re sure to find the perfect combination for your car.
