BY 1 for Sale

What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

Registration History

These initials were originally issued in December 1903 and continued to be issued through to December 1922. The original issuing office is Croydon C.B.C..

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could BY 1 represent? +
  Many people would see BY 1 as representing the name or word Bbyl. 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 BY 1? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists BY 1 at £245,995, with a total all-in cost from £246,075 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.
• Why are some BY 1 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 BY 1. The genuine market value of BY 1 reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists BY 1 at £245,995 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find BY 1 legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy BY 1 from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of BY 1 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 BY 1 on any vehicle? +
  BY 1 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.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on BY 1? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find BY 1 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/