What type of number plate is DOA 16V?

DOA 16V 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.

Is DOA 16V available to buy, and what does it cost?

DOA 16V is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1989.

What is included when I buy DOA 16V from NewReg?

Your purchase of DOA 16V 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 1989.

Can I put DOA 16V on my car?

Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. DOA 16V can be assigned to a vehicle first registered on or after 1979 — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered before that date.

Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on DOA 16V?

Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find DOA 16V 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/

DOA 16V Number Plate

DOA 16V

Suffix 1979

DOA 16V is a Suffix style number plate (letters + number + letter), first issued in 1979.

Listing curated by the NewReg team — established 1989, DVLA registered number plate dealer. Expert guidance from Jon Taylor, business partner.

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If DOA 16V is on your vehicle, let us know. We can provide a free valuation or list it for sale — no obligation.

What's included with your purchase

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Certificate of Entitlement Official DVLA V750 or V778 document sent to you

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Full DVLA Transfer Service We handle the complete assignment process — included

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Expert Support Dedicated team available — here since 1989

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Physical Plates (optional) Road-legal acrylic plates from £31.14 a pair (inc VAT) at checkout

Plate Details

Registration DOA 16V

Plate type Suffix

Year issued V — 1979

Initials DOA

DVLA transfer fee £80 (VAT exempt)

Age restriction 1979 or newer

DOA 16V is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter V at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1979 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, DOA 16V can be assigned to any vehicle first registered on or after 1979. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

DOA 16V was first made available in 1979. The original issuing office for this combination is Birmingham C.B.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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Established 1989 Over 30 years trading personalised plates. Online since 1996.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of number plate is DOA 16V?

DOA 16V 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.
Is DOA 16V available to buy, and what does it cost?

DOA 16V is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1989.
What is included when I buy DOA 16V from NewReg?

Your purchase of DOA 16V 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 1989.
When was DOA 16V first issued?

DOA 16V was first made available in 1979.
Can I put DOA 16V on my car?

Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. DOA 16V can be assigned to a vehicle first registered on or after 1979 — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered before that date.
Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on DOA 16V?

Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find DOA 16V 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/