1008 DE for Sale

What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

1008 DE is a dateless registration — one of the most desirable formats in the UK personalised plate market. Dateless plates carry no year identifier, which means they can be transferred to a vehicle of any age with no restriction. This flexibility, combined with their short format and limited availability, makes dateless plates among the most sought-after on the market.

Registration History

1008 DE was first made available in July 2020. The original issuing office for this combination is Pembroke C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration. 1008 DE has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in July 2020. The DVLA cherished transfer programme was launched in 1989, opening previously reserved registrations to the public for the first time. Plates are selected for DVLA auctions based on their perceived collectability and desirability — an auction appearance is a recognised indicator of a registration's historical market standing and collector appeal.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could 1008 DE represent? +
  Many people would see 1008 DE as representing the name or word Iidee, Idee or Edee. As with all personalised number plates, the registration has no official meaning — it is a combination of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA that buyers choose for its personal significance.
• Where is the cheapest place to buy 1008 DE? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists 1008 DE at £2,115, with a total all-in cost from £2,618 including the £80 DVLA transfer fee. NewReg operates a price match guarantee — if you find the same plate advertised cheaper by another dealer, we will beat that price. Full DVLA transfer handling is included at no extra charge beyond the £80 DVLA fee. Finance is also available from approximately £221 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some 1008 DE listings priced much lower than the market rate? +
  Some dealers advertise plates with a headline figure such as “from £200”, which can refer to their minimum site-wide price rather than an actual price for 1008 DE. The genuine market value of 1008 DE reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists 1008 DE at £2,115 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find 1008 DE legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy 1008 DE from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of 1008 DE from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1991.
• Can I put 1008 DE on any vehicle? +
  1008 DE is a dateless registration — it carries no year identifier. Under DVLA rules, dateless plates can be transferred to a vehicle of any age, making them one of the most flexible personalised number plates available.
• Can I buy 1008 DE on finance? +
  Yes — 1008 DE is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £2,115, monthly payments start from approximately £221. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on 1008 DE? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find 1008 DE advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/
• Has 1008 DE ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — 1008 DE has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in July 2020. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.
• What is the total cost of buying 1008 DE? +
  The all-in cost of buying 1008 DE from NewReg is £2,618. This breaks down as: plate price £2,115 + VAT £423 + DVLA transfer fee £80. There are no hidden charges — the DVLA fee is paid directly to the DVLA as part of the transfer process. NewReg handles all DVLA paperwork on your behalf.
• What does 1008 DE mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, 1008 DE is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Iidee. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. 1008 DE is a popular choice for anyone named Iidee or with a personal or professional connection to that word.