About current style number plates
Current Style Number Plates
What is a current (new) style number plate?
Current style number plates (also known as new style number plates) were introduced in September 2001. Like suffix number plates and prefix style registrations, the new style number plates also contain a 'year identifier'.
It is expected that the new style registration numbers will continue for the next 50 years.
What does a current style registration look like?
How do you know if your registration number is a current style number plate?
Current style number plates follow the format of 2 letters allocated to specific areas (known as number plate region identifiers), 2 digits, then a further 3 letters. Here are some examples of new style number plates:
Are current style number plates worth anything?
Some new style number plates are of value. Particularly if they can be used to construct recognisable names or words. The new format has opened up th possibility of some excellent number plates, for example BO55 TOY Boss Toy number plate.
How much is a current style registration worth?
Current style number plates are issued in March and September each year. So if the appeal of registration plate relies only on the final 3 letters, there are many similar number plates available and more released each year. The actual value of current style number plates depends on the whole number plate.
More useful info about current style number plates:
Other number plate styles:
