Number Plate Guides & Advice

Can You Have a Shorter Number Plate in the UK?

Short registration, shorter plate? Learn how plate width can change while the legal character size, spacing, margins and markings remain intact.

Can You Have a Shorter Number Plate in the UK?

Short registration, shorter plate? Learn how plate width can change while the legal character size, spacing, margins and markings remain intact.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Number Plates: What to Do

Clear next steps for reporting stolen plates, replacing damaged plates and preparing the identity and entitlement evidence a supplier needs.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Number Plates: What to Do

Clear next steps for reporting stolen plates, replacing damaged plates and preparing the identity and entitlement evidence a supplier needs.

Number Plate MOT Rules: Common Reasons for Failure

A practical pre-MOT checklist covering number plate condition, legibility, colour, spacing, raised characters and secure attachment.

Number Plate MOT Rules: Common Reasons for Failure

A practical pre-MOT checklist covering number plate condition, legibility, colour, spacing, raised characters and secure attachment.

UK Number Plate Spacing Rules Explained

An easy guide to legal UK number plate spacing, character groups, margins and the mistakes that can make a registration difficult to read.

UK Number Plate Spacing Rules Explained

An easy guide to legal UK number plate spacing, character groups, margins and the mistakes that can make a registration difficult to read.

BS AU 145e Number Plates: What the Standard Means

A straightforward guide to BS AU 145e: what the standard covers, which plates require it and the markings buyers should check.

BS AU 145e Number Plates: What the Standard Means

A straightforward guide to BS AU 145e: what the standard covers, which plates require it and the markings buyers should check.

Number Plate Sizes UK: A Complete Guide

Number Plate Sizes UK: A Complete Guide

A clear guide to common UK car and motorcycle number plate sizes, legal character spacing, short plates and trailer requirements.

Number Plate Sizes UK: A Complete Guide

A clear guide to common UK car and motorcycle number plate sizes, legal character spacing, short plates and trailer requirements.