POL 171P for Sale

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Plate Details

POL 171P is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter P at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1975 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, POL 171P can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1975 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is POL 171P? +
  POL 171P 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 POL 171P? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists POL 171P at £1,445, with a total all-in cost from £1,814 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 £154 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some POL 171P 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 POL 171P. The genuine market value of POL 171P reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists POL 171P at £1,445 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find POL 171P legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy POL 171P from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of POL 171P 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 POL 171P first issued? +
  POL 171P was first made available in 1975.
• Can I put POL 171P on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. POL 171P can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1975 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy POL 171P on finance? +
  Yes — POL 171P is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £1,445, monthly payments start from approximately £154. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on POL 171P? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find POL 171P 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 POL 171P? +
  The all-in cost of buying POL 171P from NewReg is £1,814. This breaks down as: plate price £1,445 + VAT £289 + 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.