COL 896 for Sale

What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

Registration History

COL 896 was first made available in 1936. The original issuing office for this combination is Birmingham C.B.C..

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could COL 896 represent? +
  Many people would see COL 896 as representing the name or word College. 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 COL 896? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists COL 896 at £5,695, with a total all-in cost from £5,775 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 £484 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some COL 896 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 COL 896. The genuine market value of COL 896 reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists COL 896 at £5,695 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find COL 896 legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy COL 896 from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of COL 896 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 COL 896 on any vehicle? +
  COL 896 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 COL 896 on finance? +
  Yes — COL 896 is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £5,695, monthly payments start from approximately £484. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on COL 896? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find COL 896 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/