Word Number Plates
Word number plates spell an actual word, BOSS, GOLF, a profession, a passion, rather than just initials or a name.
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For Sale (9)
£1,745
£175,000
£10,000
£250,000
£32,500
£20,000
£24,995
£5,000
£125,000
Spotted (15)
Last sold £28,435 · Dec 1996
Last sold £2,585 · Apr 1994
Last sold £3,878 · Jun 1999
Last sold £3,361 · Dec 2000
Last sold £4,653 · Oct 2001
Last sold £3,789 · Jul 2007
Last sold £6,204 · Sep 1999
Last sold £23,007 · May 2000
Last sold £12,650 · Dec 1989
About word plates
They're among the most satisfying plates to own, because a clean word reads instantly to everyone who sees it, and they're a brilliant way to put a personality, a hobby or a business on the back of a car.
How a plate spells a word
The craft is in fitting the word to a registration format and, where needed, swapping numbers for letters, a 5 for an S, a 1 for an I, a 0 for an O, an 8 for a B. The best word plates need little or no substitution and read cleanly at a glance. Short, common words on dateless plates are the prized examples; longer words on modern formats are far more affordable.
Find your word
Think of the word you want, your name, your trade, your team, your hobby, and work out how it maps onto a plate. Browse the word plates listed and spotted on Plate Circle below.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a word number plate?
- A registration that spells a recognisable word, sometimes using numbers in place of letters.
- How do you spell a word on a plate?
- By choosing a format that fits the word and substituting numbers for letters where needed (5 for S, 1 for I, 0 for O).
- Are word plates expensive?
- Short words on dateless plates can be costly; longer words on current-style plates are very affordable.