Suffix Registrations
Suffix Number Plates for Sale
Issued from 1963 to 1983, suffix plates carry a single year letter at the end.
Plates from £149 — search thousands of suffix plates available today.
What are suffix number plates?
Suffix registrations were used between 1963 and 1983. They follow the format of one to three letters, one to three numbers, then one letter — for example, ABC 123A. The final letter indicates the year of registration.
Suffix plates are older and rarer than prefix plates, sitting just above dateless in terms of prestige. Short suffix combinations are increasingly hard to find and tend to hold their value well.
Browse All Suffix PlatesYear letter at the end. B = 1964.
Why choose a suffix plate?
Classic Style
Suffix plates have a timeless look that suits classic and vintage vehicles perfectly. They look right at home on older British cars.
Holds Its Value
Suffix plates are no longer issued, making them finite. Short and meaningful combinations become harder to find over time.
Personalisation Potential
Many suffix plates spell out names or initials in the letter section, with the final letter adding a personal initial or meaningful character.
How does a suffix plate transfer work?
Like prefix plates, suffix plates have a year-letter rule — your vehicle must be registered from that year or later.
Verify Year Eligibility
The final letter identifies the year — A = 1963, Y = 1982. Your vehicle must be registered from that year onward. Suffix plates cannot be placed on newer vehicles to make them appear older.
We Check and Transfer
We confirm your vehicle meets the suffix plate's year requirement, then handle all DVLA documentation. Suffix plates typically transfer by post, taking 10–15 working days.
A Classic Plate on a Classic Car
Suffix plates look especially at home on British classics from the 1960s and 70s. No longer issued by DVLA — your combination is one of a finite number that will ever exist.
Suffix plate price guide
Older and rarer than prefix plates — prices reflect the combination, year letter, and character length.
Entry Level
Longer combinations, later year letters (T–Y). Good for names, initials and words on classic vehicles.
Mid Range
Shorter combinations, earlier year letters (A–E), classic initials. Strong collector appeal and finite supply.
Premium
Rare short combinations, very early letters (A–C), cherished registrations with strong investment track records.
All prices include the £80 DVLA transfer fee. No hidden extras.
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