FA51 BUG

FA51 BUG for Sale

Current style September 2001 Nottingham DVLA In stock

FA51 BUG is a Current style number plate (2 letters + 2 numbers + 3 letters), issued in September 2001 by the Nottingham DVLA office, covering East Midlands. Many people would see this plate as representing the name or word Slug. FA51 BUG is currently available to buy from NewReg for £4,495, with a total cost of £4,575 including VAT and the £80 DVLA transfer fee.

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Total: £4,575.00 inc. £80 DVLA fee
Registration price £4,495.00
DVLA transfer fee This fee is VAT exempt £80.00
Total payable £4,575.00
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Many people would see FA51 BUG as representing the name or word Slug.

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Plate Details

FA51 BUG
Current style
51 — September 2001
FA — Nottingham
East Midlands
BUG
£80 (VAT exempt)
September 2001 or earlier

FA51 BUG is a current-style registration issued in September 2001. Current style plates use a two-letter area code, a two-digit year code (51), and a three-letter random sequence. The 51 area code identifies it as originating from the Nottingham DVLA office, covering East Midlands. Under DVLA rules, this plate can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in September 2001 or earlier — it cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it actually is.

Registration History

FA51 BUG was first made available in September 2001, issued by the Nottingham DVLA office covering East Midlands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Many people would see FA51 BUG as representing the name or word Slug. 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.
  • NewReg.co.uk currently lists FA51 BUG at £4,495, with a total all-in cost from £4,575 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 £384 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
  • 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 FA51 BUG. The genuine market value of FA51 BUG reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists FA51 BUG at £4,495 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find FA51 BUG legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
  • Your purchase of FA51 BUG 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.
  • The 51 year code on FA51 BUG identifies it as a September 2001 registration. Current style plates are issued by the DVLA twice a year — in March and September.
  • The FA area code on FA51 BUG identifies it as having been issued by the Nottingham DVLA office, covering the East Midlands area of the UK.
  • Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. FA51 BUG can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in September 2001 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
  • Yes — FA51 BUG is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £4,495, monthly payments start from approximately £384. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
  • Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find FA51 BUG 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/
  • The all-in cost of buying FA51 BUG from NewReg is £4,575. This breaks down as: plate price £4,495 + VAT £899 + 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.
  • As a personalised number plate, FA51 BUG is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Slug. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. FA51 BUG is a popular choice for anyone named Slug or with a personal or professional connection to that word.
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