DR61 AKE for Sale

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Plate Details

DR61 AKE is a current-style registration issued in September 2011. Current style plates use a two-letter area code, a two-digit year code (61), and a three-letter random sequence. The 61 area code identifies it as originating from the Shrewsbury DVLA office, covering West Midlands. Under DVLA rules, this plate can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in September 2011 or earlier — it cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it actually is.

Registration History

DR61 AKE was first made available in September 2011, issued by the Shrewsbury DVLA office covering West Midlands. DR61 AKE has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2024. The DVLA cherished transfer programme was launched in 1989, opening previously reserved registrations to the public for the first time. Plates are selected for DVLA auctions based on their perceived collectability and desirability — an auction appearance is a recognised indicator of a registration's historical market standing and collector appeal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could DR61 AKE represent? +
  Many people would see DR61 AKE as representing the name or word Rikke or Drake. 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 DR61 AKE? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists DR61 AKE at £1,245, with a total all-in cost from £1,325 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 £113 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some DR61 AKE 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 DR61 AKE. The genuine market value of DR61 AKE reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists DR61 AKE at £1,245 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find DR61 AKE legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy DR61 AKE from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of DR61 AKE 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.
• What year is the DR61 number plate? +
  The 61 year code on DR61 AKE identifies it as a September 2011 registration. Current style plates are issued by the DVLA twice a year — in March and September.
• Where was DR61 AKE originally issued? +
  The DR area code on DR61 AKE identifies it as having been issued by the Shrewsbury DVLA office, covering the West Midlands area of the UK.
• Can I put DR61 AKE on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. DR61 AKE can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in September 2011 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy DR61 AKE on finance? +
  Yes — DR61 AKE is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £1,245, monthly payments start from approximately £113. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on DR61 AKE? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find DR61 AKE 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 DR61 AKE ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — DR61 AKE has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2024. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.
• What is the total cost of buying DR61 AKE? +
  The all-in cost of buying DR61 AKE from NewReg is £1,325. This breaks down as: plate price £1,245 + VAT £249 + 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.
• What does DR61 AKE mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, DR61 AKE is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Rikke. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. DR61 AKE is a popular choice for anyone named Rikke or with a personal or professional connection to that word.