WES 501V for Sale

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Plate Details

WES 501V is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter V at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1979 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, WES 501V can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1979 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

WES 501V was first made available in October 2019. The original issuing office for this combination is Perth C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration. WES 501V has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in October 2019. 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 WES 501V? +
  WES 501V 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 WES 501V? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists WES 501V at £2,275, with a total all-in cost from £2,355 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 £199 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some WES 501V 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 WES 501V. The genuine market value of WES 501V reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists WES 501V at £2,275 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find WES 501V legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy WES 501V from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of WES 501V 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 WES 501V first issued? +
  WES 501V was first made available at a DVLA auction in October 2019, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies WES 501V as a 1979 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, WES 501V can be placed on any vehicle first registered in 1979 or earlier.
• Can I put WES 501V on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. WES 501V can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1979 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Can I buy WES 501V on finance? +
  Yes — WES 501V is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £2,275, monthly payments start from approximately £199. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on WES 501V? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find WES 501V 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 WES 501V ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — WES 501V has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in October 2019. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.
• What is the total cost of buying WES 501V? +
  The all-in cost of buying WES 501V from NewReg is £2,355. This breaks down as: plate price £2,275 + VAT £455 + 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.