The DVLA personalised registrations hold a number of auctions which amounts to around six a year at selected locations throughout Greta Britain. These auctions are fun and there is a friendly atmosphere at them where you can have a great day out, often making it a family occasion. Of course with modern technology you do not have to be at the auction in person, it is possible to bid for a cherished number plate through a free telephone number or by using the internet.

The numbers that are being offered can be searched through the DVLA website as well as the prices currently available, again this can be done online or by telephone. For commercial users it is possible to buy this data for a fee of £137 and anyone interested should write to the DVLA Registrations at Swansea SA99 1DN. The forthcoming sales and the registration numbers available are advertised on the website.

When buying a private number plate, for example you can make your vehicle look as old as you wish but you cannot make it look newer than it actually is for instance you cannot put a Y registration number on a T registered vehicle but you could choose any prefix from an A to a T.

A question often asked by people who may have had a vehicle which has been scrapped and would like to use the registration number that was on it, unfortunately this is not possible at present. The situation could change, in which case this will be advertised on the website. If you want to be advised of any change to this decision, you can email your details and you would be contacted should the position change.