How do I get a number plate for a car that has only ever had a private registration?

My partner will be looking to sell her car in the near future and is struggling to find out how to deal with number plates. She bought her current 2012 Corsa brand new. It has only ever had a private plate on it, as she transferred this over from her previous car. She will be looking to sell the car within the next year and will be retaining her private plate. How do we manage to get a age related number plate for the car, as it never had one?

Asked on 8 May 2023 by K Egerton

Answered by David Ross

If you car was first registered on its private plate, the DVLA should provide an age-appropriate plate when your private plate is transferred as there is no original registration number. You can apply to have your private plate via the DVLA online or by post for £80.

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