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Most number plates, and all printed after 1963, have built-in “age identifiers” that help us tell, with a glance, how new the vehicle is. And choosing the right private plate means ensuring it’s in line with your vehicle’s age so that it complies with UK regulations. Here’s how to make sure you don’t inadvertently make your car seem younger than it is, which could lead to some hefty fines.
“You can’t use a registration number to make your vehicle appear younger than it actually is.”
Source: DVLA (INF104)
Use our super simple number plate age checker to determine the age of your current plate, and therefore your vehicle. For the most accurate way to find out when your vehicle was first registered, check your V5C.
We’ve seen four styles of number plates in circulation since they were introduced in 1903. With the majority of the number plates on our roads being Suffix Style, Prefix Style or the Current Style, the age identifiers can be simple, once you know what to look for.
Below is a quick view, but for more details and to map the identifiers to the referred years you can view the age charts of each number plate by clicking on them below:
Whether you use our handy number plate age checker tool or consult our age charts, Yellowhite is here to help you make an informed and legal choice for your personalised plate.
Before 1963, number plates did not have an age identifier, hence why we now call them dateless number plates (or cherished number plates). For more information on different styles of number plates please view our guide, which has a great breakdown of the dateless (cherished) number plate.
If you prefer not to display your car’s age, you may be considering a dateless number plate. Dateless plates can be legally assigned to vehicles of any age. This option offers a timeless appeal and added privacy.
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