Frequently Asked Questions

Replacement number plates sold by Wylie Number Plates are fully legal registration plates for cars, vans, lorries and motorbikes in the UK. They are available in a variety of styles and fitted for a variety of reasons, from helping to freshen the look of a car to applying a new dateless registration number for your car. 

All number plates made by Wylie’s and available online are fully legal and in compliance with BS AU 145e – a British Standard laid out by the DVLA to ensure all number plates are properly legible and made from high quality materials.

It is against the law to fit Show Plates to a vehicle on the road – a show plate is considered any number plate that does not comply with the British Standard.

Wylie’s have a broad range of number plate styles at a variety of price points.  We can supply a single number plate from as little as £14.49 and a pair of front and rear number plates from £28.98.

We have been manufacturing number plates since 1946. We are a 3rd generation family business serving the motor industry and motorists throughout Northern Ireland, Ireland, the United Kingdom and even further afield.

We use only the best quality materials to make the best number plates you can buy online today. We are so confident about this that we offer a three-year warranty with all of our number plates.

We also deliver our number plates to your door quickly. Once we’ve received the documents required by the DVLA, in many cases we are able to get your number plates in the post on the same day as you ordered.

Autonumerology was defined by Noel Woodall as the study of registration numbers and number plates.

While Wylie’s was founded by Bob Wylie in 1946, it was his son Mike who became ‘The Autonumerologist’ when he took over the business – he was instantly recognisable out on the roads by his own registration number ‘AXC 1’, originally released on a very unique 1934 Siddeley Special Six registered in Solihull.

Yes, we are proud of our production process and quality number plates. We provide a 3-year warranty on all number plates from the date of delivery. The warranty covers all manufacturing defects, including any faults in materials or production such as delamination or letters detaching from the plate.

It does not cover damage during fitting, general wear and tear or damage caused by misuse.

To make a claim, please contact info@wylienumberplates.co.uk with proof of purchase and photos of the issue. Replacements will be like-for-like; no cash alternative will be provided.

All number plates for use on the road must be manufactured to a specification set out by the DVLA which cover many areas such as impact, bending, weathering, reflective ability and more.  You can find out more about the latest BS AU 145e here.

Yes, as part of BS AU 145e, all of our number plates are 100% legal and DVLA compliant. All plates, as required by law, include our name, postcode and the BS AU 145e mark at the bottom of the plate.

Yes, all Wylie Number Plates are manufactured to the current British Standard, BS AU 145e.

Yes, it is a legal requirement for us to receive two key types of documentation before we can despatch your number plate. These documents prove your name, address and right to use a registration number, and must be uploaded digitally via our secure portal once you have purchased your number plates. The following documents are admissible:

You can use the following to confirm your name and address:

• driving licence
• utility, Council Tax or rates bill from the last 6 months
• bank or building society statement from the last 6 months
• national identity card

You must provide one of the following to show you’re allowed to display the registration number:

• vehicle registration certificate (V5C or V5CNI)
• green ‘new keeper’ slip from the V5C or V5CNI
• certificate of entitlement (V750 or V750NI) to the number
• retention document (V778)
• a renewal reminder for vehicle tax or SORN (V11 or V11NI)
• temporary registration certificate (V379 or V379NI)
• a number plate authorisation certificate (V948) with an official stamp from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
• an electronic number plate authorisation certificate (eV948 or eV948/2)
• a letter of authorisation from a fleet operator (including lease or hire company) quoting the document reference number from the registration certificate
• if your fleet is in the new V5C on demand scheme (also called ‘V5C suppression’), a PDF of the vehicle’s details from the view vehicle record service
• UK trailer registration certificate (VTRC)

Yes, Wylie Number Plates Ltd is registered with the DVLA and are fully authorised to manufacture and sell number plates to individuals and the motor trade.

All number plates will be spaced legally as per BS AU 145e, that means that we cannot provide legal number plates where the spacing is in contravention of these regulations.

Another change with the introduction of BS AU 145e has been the outlawing of slogans on number plates. As all our number plates are compliant with BS AU 145e, we cannot make legal number plates with slogans.

Yes, if you are purchasing the number plates to be fitted to an electric car, we can supply you with ‘green flash’ number plates.

A green number plate can be identified by the green strip on the left-hand side of the plate and will be allowed on all-electric vehicles (EV). These green number plates will also make it easier for local authorities to create new initiatives for electric vehicle owners.

Due to the bespoke nature of number plates it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure details are correct. However, if you realise there is an error, please get in contact with us as soon as possible and if we can change it before manufacture we will happily make the amendment.

All our number plates are made to order, therefore if the number plates have been produced we cannot be held responsible for errors or typos. Of course, in the very rare occurrence there has been a fault or error in the manufacturing process please contact us so we can rectify the problem.

Because all our number plates are made to order and personalised to your registration, they’re classed as bespoke items. Unfortunately, this means they cannot be cancelled and we can’t usually offer refunds once production has started. If you contact us before your order is manufactured, we’ll do our best to help. Please call us as soon as you can.

As they are not bespoke, we are able to accept returns on off-the-shelf accessories and fitting kits.

Yes, we stock a variety of sizes and even if our plate builder does not feature your size requirements, do get in touch as we may be able to help you with something bespoke and legal or showplates.  We keep a large stock of car and motorcycle sized plates for UK and imported cars.

Yes, you can order as many plates as you like. In fact, we offer an option for three number plates – front, rear and trailer/caravan.  The trailer plate will always be made as a standard UK oblong size.

All UK delivered cars use standard-size number plates (520mm x 111mm front and rear), but some are also able to support larger sizes on the rear.  While, if you have a short registration number (i.e. ABC 1) you can also fit smaller number plates.

Other vehicles — such as imports or motorcycles — may need smaller or custom sizes which are catered for within the regulations and we can supply.

 If you’re unsure, check your current plates or contact us for advice before ordering.

Yes — we can make bespoke sizes for imports, 4x4s and custom vehicles. Simply select your preferred size on our website or contact us if you need a specific fit.

Yes, we do offer next day delivery. Despatch will depend on receiving copies of the relevant documentation required by the DVLA. If you select next day delivery and we receive your documentation by 2pm on the day you place your order, your number plate/s will be despatched the same day on a next day delivery service with DHL.

Our most up-to-date delivery information is available HERE

Orders placed before 2pm (with valid documents uploaded) are usually made and dispatched the same working day.

Delivery typically takes 2–4 working days depending on your chosen service and location. We also offer next day delivery.

We are also happy to offer collection from 09.30-17.00 Monday-Friday at our premises – Unit 7, Nelson Trade Centre, Nelson Street, Belfast, BT15 1BH

We accept all forms of electronic payment online.  Once payment has been taken and documentation received, your number plate order will join the queue for manufacture.

Yes, absolutely. It is very straightforward to fit number plates and we provide a short guide as to what you might need and how to do it here.

If you no longer require your old number plates, you should destroy them to make them unusable to others. Simply cut them up and then take them to your local recycling centre where they can be recycled with other hard plastics.

Clean your plates regularly with mild soapy water and a soft cloth — avoid abrasive cleaners or high-pressure washers aimed directly at the edges. Well-maintained plates stay reflective, legible and compliant with DVLA standards.

Yes, absolutely. In fact, supplying the motor trade has been our bread and butter for almost 80 years. Whether you’re looking for made up number plates or components and equipment to make your own, please get in touch by email or phone and we can offer trade discounts for bulk orders.

Yes, we do make show plates of all shapes and sizes. We consider show plates to be everything from dealer showroom plates through to weight plates and signs for doors. Due to the very bespoke nature of these plates, we prefer you to contact us directly by email or telephone so we can understand your requirements and give you the best service possible.

No, we don’t sell cherished or dateless registration numbers. We concentrate on making the physical number plates that fit to your vehicle – just like we’ve been doing for almost 80 years.

Yes, you’d be amazed at how often we get asked this… or for small number plates for children’s cars, direction sign posts or signs for a horse’s stable door! Whether it’s based on a number plate or makes use of our vinyl cutting and vinyl printing capabilities we can normally help. As this is very bespoke please call us to discuss your requirements.