TAN 23L for Sale

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Plate Details

TAN 23L is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter L at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1972 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, TAN 23L can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1972 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

TAN 23L was first made available in October 2017. The original issuing office for this combination is West Ham (C.B.C.) Ex MAN. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration. TAN 23L has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in October 2017. 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.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is TAN 23L? +
  TAN 23L 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 TAN 23L? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists TAN 23L at £4,275, with a total all-in cost from £4,355 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 £366 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some TAN 23L 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 TAN 23L. The genuine market value of TAN 23L reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists TAN 23L at £4,275 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find TAN 23L legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy TAN 23L from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of TAN 23L 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 TAN 23L first issued? +
  TAN 23L was first made available at a DVLA auction in October 2017, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies TAN 23L as a 1972 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, TAN 23L can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1972 or earlier.
• Can I put TAN 23L on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. TAN 23L can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1972 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy TAN 23L on finance? +
  Yes — TAN 23L is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £4,275, monthly payments start from approximately £366. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on TAN 23L? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find TAN 23L 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 TAN 23L ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — TAN 23L has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in October 2017. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.
• What is the total cost of buying TAN 23L? +
  The all-in cost of buying TAN 23L from NewReg is £4,355. This breaks down as: plate price £4,275 + VAT £855 + 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.