DRS 501A for Sale

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Plate Details

DRS 501A is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter A at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1963 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, DRS 501A can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1963 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

DRS 501A was first made available in 0 as a release. The original issuing office for this combination is Aberdeen 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 DRS 501A? +
  DRS 501A 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 DRS 501A? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists DRS 501A at £895, with a total all-in cost from £975 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 £84 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some DRS 501A 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 DRS 501A. The genuine market value of DRS 501A reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists DRS 501A at £895 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find DRS 501A legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy DRS 501A from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of DRS 501A 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 DRS 501A first issued? +
  DRS 501A was first made available in 1963.
• Can I put DRS 501A on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. DRS 501A can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1963 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy DRS 501A on finance? +
  Yes — DRS 501A is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £895, monthly payments start from approximately £84. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on DRS 501A? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find DRS 501A 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 DRS 501A? +
  The all-in cost of buying DRS 501A from NewReg is £975. This breaks down as: plate price £895 + VAT £179 + 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.