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Current Style Number Plates

Current-style plates are the registrations issued since 2001 — the familiar two-letters, two-numbers, three-letters format on most cars on the road today.

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About current style number plates

Current-style plates are the registrations issued since 2001 — the familiar two-letters, two-numbers, three-letters format on most cars on the road today. They're the most affordable and abundant style, and the three letters at the end make them the natural home for spelling names, words and initials on a budget.

What a current-style plate is

The format is two letters, a two-digit age identifier, then three letters — for example AB51 CDE. The first two letters are a regional code; the two numbers show when the plate was issued (March and September each get their own identifier); and the final three letters are yours to choose. Because they're still issued in huge numbers, current-style plates are the cheapest way to put a personal registration on a car.

Why people buy current-style plates

This is the entry point for most buyers. If your name, initials or a word you like can be spelled in that trailing three-letter group, a current-style plate is almost always the most affordable way to get it — often for a fraction of the cost of an older or dateless equivalent.

Frequently asked questions

What is a current-style number plate?
A registration in the format used since 2001 — two letters, a two-digit age identifier, then three letters (e.g. AB51 CDE).
What do the two numbers mean?
They're the age identifier, showing the six-month period the plate was issued in.
Are current-style plates the cheapest?
Yes — they're the most abundant style and the most affordable way to spell a name or word.