DOC 500C for Sale

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Plate Details

DOC 500C is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter C at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1965 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, DOC 500C can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1965 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

DOC 500C was first made available in 1965. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is DOC 500C? +
  DOC 500C 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 DOC 500C? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists DOC 500C at £2,945, with a total all-in cost from £3,025 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 £255 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some DOC 500C 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 DOC 500C. The genuine market value of DOC 500C reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists DOC 500C at £2,945 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find DOC 500C legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy DOC 500C from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of DOC 500C 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 DOC 500C first issued? +
  DOC 500C was first made available in 1965.
• Can I put DOC 500C on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. DOC 500C can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1965 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy DOC 500C on finance? +
  Yes — DOC 500C is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £2,945, monthly payments start from approximately £255. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on DOC 500C? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find DOC 500C 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 DOC 500C? +
  The all-in cost of buying DOC 500C from NewReg is £3,025. This breaks down as: plate price £2,945 + VAT £589 + 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.