Registration
plates have changed many times over the
years since the UK vehicle registration system
began in 1903 and it was not until the late 50's and early 60's that the idea of having a transferrable personal registration plate on your car, was born.
The first sequence of registration plates began
with one letter and one number eg A1 closely followed
by numbers up to 999. Then these were reversed
and more letters were added up to a maximum of
three letters and three numbers eg ABC 123 or
123 ABC. These cherished personal reg plates are dateless
as they were not intended to have any relation
to the age of the vehicle they were assigned to.
There are many of these still in existence and
for sale today but they are not the most popular
choice of our customers as they command prices
well into many thousands of pounds.
Private Number Plate Search Generator
This unique system generates all the private number plate searches possible, based on your input and then
checks our huge database of over 28 million records for matches.
The system does all the work so that you don't have to. However, if you don’t see anything you like online, you can always fill in a short enquiry form for one of our expert staff to do more searching for you!
The less expensive alternatives can be searched
using the search systems on the FIND NUMBER PLATES link above.
These include DVLA Prefix number plates, DVLA Current style number plates and dvlni Irish registrations starting
from as little as £99 plus vat and transfer
fees. Whilst the Irish plates are all dateless
(as they also have no age identifier in the plate
sequence) they can be transferred to any age of
UK registered motor vehicle, not just those registered
in Northern Ireland. The only drawback with personal Irish
plates may be that they always have an I or a
Z in the letter combinations but you’ll
find this isn’t the case for the other British
plates.
It’s possible to choose your initials
or a three letter word of name to search and it’s
even possible to get some really good matches
to longer names, words and phrases. If you’re
looking for a private plate for someone else,
as a gift perhaps, then you might like to visit
our Ideas
and Suggestions pages by clicking here . These
have been designed with the personal number plate novice
in mind to help them understand how people choose
certain letter and numbering combinations to represent
names, words and phrases.
Dateless style - Browse or search through these desirable plates. Complete with guidance.
1903 - 1963
Suffix style - The first UK “dated” number plates, usually great value and ideal to cover
the age of a vehicle.
1963 - 1983
Northern Ireland style - great value & are fine for all UK vehicles, they always contain an I or a Z
1903 on
Bargain Number Plates -
The perfect way
to disguise the age of your vehicle. We have put together a list of memorable “cover
plates” that
represent amazing value for money. Prices starting at £35 plus fees
(total just £150). Here is a small selection, prices include fees.
DVLA is a registered trade mark of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. VRM Swansea/ Plates4less is in no way affiliated to the DVLA or DVLA Personalised Registrations. VRM Swansea/Plates4less is a DVLA registered number plate supplier (supplier no: 3166) and a recognised reseller of DVLA registrations.
All car number plates and registration marks mentioned in this site are either British i.e. issued and controlled by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency -formerly known as the DVLC) here in Swansea or Irish i.e. issued by the DVLNI (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland) in Coleraine. They are only for display on vehicles registered in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
Plates 4 less
(VRM Swansea) coordinates the entire transfer of your personalised registration
mark with DVLA Swansea
and DVLA Local Offices in the United Kingdom & DVLNI
Northern Ireland when you opt for our Full
Transfer or number plate Sellers’ Services. Our expert team
will provide you with instruction and telephone support if you choose
our less expensive DIY
Transfer Service.
An online Purchase
Offer supported by suitable payment card takes priority over any other
enquiry.VRM Swansea
sells number plates owned by clients, DVLA registrations DVLNI numberplates and our own stock
of car private registrations
on a 'first come, first served basis'. All private
car registrations offered for sale are subject to availability
and payment is taken only once availability and price are confirmed*.
Our systems record telephone conversations and the date and time of all
communication. We shall debit your payment card if your offer is accepted
and provide confirmation either way. Under the distance selling regulations
we must inform you that our service begins immediately upon payment being
taken, that no cooling off period or refunds are given and you will not
be able to change your mind. Your instructions will be acted upon immediately
and the assignment /
number plate transfer process started to ensure your choice of car
registration is not sold to someone else. This is a Government process
which the Government will not cancel or change once they receive our instructions.
Please be absolutely sure about your selected number
plate before placing your order.
*In the case of pre-release new-issue car
plates offers, we will take payment prior to the
car registration mark series release date in order to confirm your
desire to proceed and ensure we do not offer the car
number plate you have chosen to anyone else.If for any reason
your offer is not accepted by the Secretary
of State for Transport on the release date, then you will receive
a full refund by the payment method you have used to make your offer.
The Secretary of State's decision to accept or reject your offer is final
and we cannot be held responsible for it in any way. If your offer is
rejected then you may choose another registration subject to sufficient
funds being pre-lodged with us.
DVLA, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency,
DVLNI, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland,
are registered trademarks.
