Understanding Vehicle Registration Years for Personalised Reg Plates
Vehicle registration plates in the UK have evolved over time, with different styles used across various periods. These include the suffix style, prefix style, and the current (new) style plates. Each style indicates the year of issue and can help in identifying the age of a vehicle. At Primo Registrations, we offer a wide range of plates from these different styles, helping you find the perfect match for your vehicle.
Suffix Style Plates (1963-1982)
Suffix style plates were introduced in 1963 and continued until 1982. The format is three letters, up to three numbers, and a final letter indicating the year of issue.
- 1963: A
- 1964: B
- 1965: C
- 1966: D
- 1967: E
- 1967: F
- 1968: G
- 1969: H
- 1970: J
- 1971: K
- 1972: L
- 1973: M
- 1974: N
- 1975: P
- 1976: R
- 1977: S
- 1978: T
- 1979: V
- 1980: W
- 1981: X
- 1982: Y
Suffix plates make it easy to identify the year of manufacture. For more information on suffix style plates, visit Primo Registrations.
Prefix Style Plates (1983-2001)
Prefix style plates were introduced in 1983 and remained in use until 2001. The format is a single letter indicating the year, followed by up to three numbers and three letters.
- 1983: A
- 1984: B
- 1985: C
- 1986: D
- 1987: E
- 1988: F
- 1989: G
- 1990: H
- 1991: J
- 1992: K
- 1993: L
- 1994: M
- 1995: N
- 1996: P
- 1997: R
- 1998: S
- 1999: T
- 1999: V
- 2000: W
- 2000: X
- 2001: Y
Prefix plates were designed to provide a clearer understanding of a vehicle's age at a glance. For more details on prefix style plates, visit Primo Registrations.
Current Style Plates (2001-Present)
The current style plates were introduced in September 2001 and continue to be used today. The format is two letters, two numbers indicating the year, and three letters.
- 2001/02: 51
- 2002/03: 02 / 52
- 2003/04: 03 / 53
- 2004/05: 04 / 54
- 2005/06: 05 / 55
- 2006/07: 06 / 56
- 2007/08: 07 / 57
- 2008/09: 08 / 58
- 2009/10: 09 / 59
- 2010/11: 10 / 60
- 2011/12: 11 / 61
- 2012/13: 12 / 62
- 2013/14: 13 / 63
- 2014/15: 14 / 64
- 2015/16: 15 / 65
- 2016/17: 16 / 66
- 2017/18: 17 / 67
- 2018/19: 18 / 68
- 2019/20: 19 / 69
- 2020/21: 20 / 70
- 2021/22: 21 / 71
- 2022/23: 22 / 72
- 2023/24: 23 / 73
- 2024/25: 24 / 74
Current style plates are designed to offer even more clarity on the age of vehicles. The two numbers indicate the year, making it straightforward to identify. For more on current style plates, visit Primo Registrations.
Choosing the Right Plate with Primo Registrations
At Primo Registrations, we pride ourselves on being a trusted member of the Institute of Number Plate Dealers with over 20 years of experience. Our website attracts thousands of visitors daily, ensuring your plate gets maximum exposure if you’re looking to sell. Whether you prefer suffix, prefix, or current style plates, our extensive collection caters to all needs.
Visit Primo Registrations today to explore our wide range of number plates and find the perfect one for your vehicle!
