DES 1L for Sale

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Plate Details

Registration History

DES 1L was first made available in October 1997. The original issuing office for this combination is Perth C.C.. DES 1L has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in October 1997 — a mark of its rarity and desirability.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is DES 1L? +
  DES 1L is a Suffix style number plate (letters + number + letter). 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 DES 1L? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists DES 1L at £5,595, with a total all-in cost from £5,675 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 £476 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some DES 1L 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 DES 1L. The genuine market value of DES 1L reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists DES 1L at £5,595 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find DES 1L legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy DES 1L from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of DES 1L 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.
• When was DES 1L first issued? +
  DES 1L was first made available at a DVLA auction in October 1997, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies DES 1L as a 1972 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, DES 1L can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1972 or earlier.
• Can I put DES 1L on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. DES 1L can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1972 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy DES 1L on finance? +
  Yes — DES 1L is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £5,595, monthly payments start from approximately £476. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on DES 1L? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find DES 1L 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 DES 1L ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — DES 1L has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in October 1997. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.