What type of number plate is 178 MTU?

178 MTU is a Dateless personalised number plate — no year identifier, can go on any age vehicle. Personalised number plates have no official meaning — they are combinations of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA.

Where is the cheapest place to buy 178 MTU?

NewReg.co.uk currently lists 178 MTU at £1,794, with a total all-in cost from £2,233 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 £189 per month (0% APR, subject to status).

Why are some 178 MTU 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 178 MTU. The genuine market value of 178 MTU reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists 178 MTU at £1,794 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find 178 MTU legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.

What is included when I buy 178 MTU from NewReg?

Your purchase of 178 MTU 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 178 MTU on any vehicle?

178 MTU 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 178 MTU on finance?

Yes — 178 MTU is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £1,794, monthly payments start from approximately £189. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.

Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on 178 MTU?

Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find 178 MTU 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/

178 MTU

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178 MTU is a Dateless personalised number plate — no year identifier, can go on any age vehicle. 178 MTU is currently available to buy from NewReg for £1,794, with a total cost of £2,233 including VAT and the £80 DVLA transfer fee.

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Total: £2,232.80 inc. £80 DVLA fee

Registration price	£1,794.00
DVLA transfer fee This fee is VAT exempt	£80.00
VAT (20%)	£358.80
Total payable	£2,232.80

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Registration 178 MTU

Plate type Dateless

Initials MTU

DVLA transfer fee £80 (VAT exempt)

Age restriction None — any age vehicle

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178 MTU was first made available in 1960. The original issuing office for this combination is Cheshire C.C..

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of number plate is 178 MTU?

178 MTU is a Dateless personalised number plate — no year identifier, can go on any age vehicle. Personalised number plates have no official meaning — they are combinations of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA.
Where is the cheapest place to buy 178 MTU?

NewReg.co.uk currently lists 178 MTU at £1,794, with a total all-in cost from £2,233 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 £189 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
Why are some 178 MTU 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 178 MTU. The genuine market value of 178 MTU reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists 178 MTU at £1,794 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find 178 MTU legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
What is included when I buy 178 MTU from NewReg?

Your purchase of 178 MTU 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 178 MTU on any vehicle?

178 MTU 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 178 MTU on finance?

Yes — 178 MTU is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £1,794, monthly payments start from approximately £189. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on 178 MTU?

Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find 178 MTU 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/

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