LTB 87W

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Plate Details

LTB 87W is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter W at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1980 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, LTB 87W can be assigned to any vehicle first registered on or after 1980. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

LTB 87W was first made available in 1980. The original issuing office for this combination is Lancashire C.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 could LTB 87W represent? +
  Many people would see LTB 87W as representing the name or word Btw. 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.
• Is LTB 87W available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  LTB 87W 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 1991.
• What is included when I buy LTB 87W from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of LTB 87W 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 LTB 87W first issued? +
  LTB 87W was first made available in 1980.
• Can I put LTB 87W on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. LTB 87W can be assigned to a vehicle first registered on or after 1980 — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered before that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on LTB 87W? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find LTB 87W 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 does LTB 87W mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, LTB 87W is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Btw. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. LTB 87W is a popular choice for anyone named Btw or with a personal or professional connection to that word.