Can I put any Personalised number plate on my car?

Not quite. That means you cannot put a registration number on your car if it was issued after your car was first registered. You can put any dateless number plates or Irish number plates on your car as these can be transferred to vehicles of any age.

Can I put my private plate on an older car?

You can make your car seem older than it actually is but you are not allowed to make it look newer. For example you cannot put an 11 number plate on a 07 plate car. Fancy or decorative fonts are also not allowed on car registration plates.

What makes a number plate illegal?

Number plates become illegal if there has been an attempt to rearrange or misrepresent the numbers or letters, such as or using large bolts to secure the plate to the car to make a numbers or letters appear different.

Can you put vintage plates on a new car?

So, as the proud owner of a classic car that was registered before 1975, you are able to display a classic looking black and silver number plate. As long as the characters are on a white background then the plate will be legal.

How long does it take DVLA to transfer a number plate?

On average it takes around 3-5 weeks from receipt of your documents (and payment of any outstanding balance). We turn documents around as quickly as possible. For the rest we are reliant on the DVLA to update their records and provide replacement documents. On some occasions it can take a little longer, up to 12 weeks.

Are stick on number plates illegal?

Are stick-on number plates legal? No, number plates must meet the British Standard requirements and we are not aware of any self-adhesive number plates that are able to meet these requirements. The DVLA faq refers to stick on number plates on vehicles.

Can I put private plate on retention without V5?

If you cant give us a valid V5 when you are part-exchanging a vehicle, you will need to leave a fully refundable £500 deposit. This is just because without a valid V5, we cant go on and sell the car and it will just stay on site.

How long does a number plate retention last?

10 years A number plate can remain on retention for up to 10 years unless you decide to remove it from the retention register. After 10 years, you must either renew your number plate retention, or register a vehicle with the number plate.

What year did black number plates end?

Car owners can still legally display a black and silver number plate as long as their car was registered before the 1st of January 1975. This is thanks to a new law that was passed in 2015, which also allows owners to keep their classic car looking more authentic.

What Colour do number plates have to be?

The modern number plate has to be clear and reflective, displaying black characters in a standard size on a white background for the front and a yellow background for the rear. If your vehicle does not display legal number plates you could be fined up to £1,000 and your car will automatically fail an MOT.

Why is my private plate not Recognised?

The main reason for this is that they dont want to tax and register a car, only for the order to be cancelled. Its as simple as that. So one of the main reasons why your car is not showing on the DVLA database is because it hasnt been registered yet. Also, the DVLA is a national body.