ABW 523 for Sale

What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

ABW 523 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

ABW 523 was first made available in 1938. The original issuing office for this combination is Oxfordshire C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is ABW 523? +
  ABW 523 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 ABW 523? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists ABW 523 at £2,075, with a total all-in cost from £2,155 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 £182 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some ABW 523 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 ABW 523. The genuine market value of ABW 523 reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists ABW 523 at £2,075 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find ABW 523 legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy ABW 523 from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of ABW 523 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 ABW 523 on any vehicle? +
  ABW 523 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 ABW 523 on finance? +
  Yes — ABW 523 is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £2,075, monthly payments start from approximately £182. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on ABW 523? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find ABW 523 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/
• What is the total cost of buying ABW 523? +
  The all-in cost of buying ABW 523 from NewReg is £2,155. This breaks down as: plate price £2,075 + VAT £415 + 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.