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Funny, novelty, rude & naughty number plates

Humorous number plates are very popular. In fact, of all the light-hearted numbers, the cheeky ones seem to attract the most attention.


We have included this page for those of you who may be looking for something to raise a chuckle and, perhaps, raise a few eyebrows too.

We know that no two people will entirely agree about what is funny or about what is in good or poor taste. The last thing we want to do is to upset any of our visitors, so if you may be offended by registration numbers that bear a passing resemblance to a rude word or insulting phrase then please don't proceed any further into this section.

The registrations depicted are all genuine, legal registrations. They were not created to deliberately resemble words, it just sometimes happens by chance. Most number plates in this category reflect nothing more than the kind of traditional, bawdy British humour that one used to see in Carry On films and in the television comedy of Benny Hill, Frankie Howerd and others. It's still popular, but it's not for everyone.

Please let us know if you find any of these number plates genuinely offensive: we want to get the balance right. Meanwhile, we hope you find something here to raise a smile or two.

The links below will help you find combinations that make excellent amusing number plates.

XXX

Strong stuff!

NOB

Posh or daft?

ZZZ

A sleepy selection

BAD

In a good way?

FAT

Big is beautiful

LOL

You've got to laugh

OMG

Surprising plates!

POO

Winnie?

OLD

Over the hill?

HOT

Sizzling plates

FUN

Says it all

NUT

Crazy plates

FEK

Cup of tea, Father?

WKD

A wicked selection

WTF

Unbelievable!

FKR

We can't imagine…

DO51

Wake up!

ME51

Not the tidiest

BIG

Greatest plates?

BAG

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And here's a selection of funny plates that are ready to buy now.

ORG 45M

This one is a bit of a star. It's made headlines and even been discussed on TV thanks to its cheeky, and very strong, resemblance to a certain word. Not only is this an amusing plate, it is also a perfect example of a good word registration. The numbers really do work to achieve that immediate visual impact. In fact, this one ticks all the boxes: it gets people smiling, it balances perfectly on that fine line between cheeky and offensive and it's a visual stunner. Best of all, ORG 45M is available to buy from Regtransfers!

G5 POT

Like the elusive location it describes, this one is highly sought after and generates a lot of interest. Like ORG 45M, this number stays safely in the realm of cheeky rather than rude and, once again, the spelling of the term it represents is just about perfect. G5 POT is also a relatively short registration, which aids its visual impact.

There's no question that it's another fine plate and we often wonder what kind of person will eventually find our G5 POT. We imagine it may be someone who wishes to hint at their romantic expertise. Of course, it could be bought by someone named Pot with the initials GS. Time will tell, as G5 POT is for sale!

BOT 70M

We sold this one a few years ago but BOT 70M is now available again.

The previous owner was a young lady who was constantly teased, in a complimentary way, by friends and family about her curves. Far from being insulted, she embraced her physique and the humour, celebrating both with this excellent plate. But things move on and, some years later, she decided to cash in on her investment.

Once again, it is an eye-catching and cheeky (get it… cheeky?) plate whose message is spotted at a glance. We wonder who will be the next enthusiastic purchaser to pinch our BOT 70M.

B11 XOM

In a similar vein to the preceding example, B11 XOM would suit a person of voluptuous proportions who was happy to embrace their curvy appearance. These days people tend to see through the unrealistic and unhealthy ideals hawked by airbrush-happy, trendy magazines. We now realise that people come in a whole, wonderful range of attractive shapes and sizes.

This number would be perfect for a confident, statuesque free-thinker, whether they bought it themselves or received it as a gift from an admiring partner.

W4 LLY

Similar to D1 CCK, this personal registration can represent either a diminutive name for Walter or Wallace, or a mildly insulting term for a silly or foolish person. Another light-hearted plate that stays safely away from offensive territory. What it may lack in rudeness it more than makes up in quality - a genuinely perfect representation that we are delighted to advertise for sale.

NOB 1

Another oddball. NOB 1 covers a number of possible references. Nob is an archaic term for a wealthy person, an aristocrat or another person of high social standing or authority. It is also, as we hardly need explain, a variant spelling of yet another anatomical nickname. Tangentially related to the previous definition, it is a mildly insulting label assigned to stupid, foolish or annoying people. Last, and in the context of this page, probably least it's a phonetic spelling for the name/nickname Nobby - the moniker used by the late, legendary Man Utd footballer, Norbert "Nobby" Stiles. It's also often given to people with the surname Nobbs.

Finally, it is also a cracking number 1 plate which is, of course, available to buy from Regtransfers.

123 CUM

We're not sure why this one is included in a collection of humorous number plates that are mostly a bit on the naughty side. No, we really can't imagine. Unless, of course, it's supposed to represent the counting and "Ready or not, here I come!" from a game of hide-and-seek. Yes, that must be it, although it's not even spelt correctly.

Still, if someone did find it amusing they would, no doubt be chuffed to find that we have it for sale.

JU57 HOT

This is a great personal number plate. Yet again, it stays on the respectable side of the good-taste border and is a terrific representation of its message. For the purpose of this page, we imagine a buyer with a high opinion of their own attractiveness, but there are so many possibilities. JU57 HOT could just as appropriately be displayed by a firefighter, a fire-eater, a fashion brand or a successful person in any field.

This excellent private registration is for sale at the moment but we don't expect it to have any trouble finding a buyer in the near future.

XPO5 URE

This is something a little different - an incomplete spelling that works as well as, or better than, the full word "exposure". Even missing its initial vowel, XP05 URE passes the at-a-glance test. There is no head-scratching or overthinking to be done here: the meaning is clear.

So who would buy this? An investigative journalist might find it a bit tricky to go undercover in a car sporting this eye-catching number plate, so maybe a top photographer would snap it up, or an exotic dancer perhaps…

XP05 URE is available to buy now!

Grab your very own funny number plate!

We hope the examples above have given you a few laughs and, maybe, a few ideas of your own. If the links on this page don't lead to anything that immediately appeals to you, why not use the ideas here as the starting point of your own search for the perfect funny number plate?

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The role of DVLA

Car registrations and number plates, including personalised number plates, in the UK, are the responsibility of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, usually known as the DVLA. It issues new registrations twice a year and also maintains the central database that records details of all vehicles licensed to drive on UK roads, along with their keeper and registration information.

Regtransfers works closely with DVLA to complete registration transfers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Regtransfers is a DVLA-registered supplier of personal car registrations and number plates and is listed on the DVLA Registrations website. All number plates supplied by Regtransfers comply with DVLA's prescribed standards and regulations.

DVLA administers all UK registration transfers and issues updated registration documents when the registration number of a car is changed, or when a registration is removed from a vehicle and placed on a retention document in accordance with the DVLA Retention Scheme.

DVLA is a registered trade mark of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. Regtransfers is not affiliated with the DVLA or DVLA Personalised Registrations. Regtransfers is a recognised reseller of unissued Government stock.

Number plate regulations

When a car is on the road, it is an offence to display number plates bearing any number other than the vehicle's officially recorded registration number. If you purchase a private registration, learn how to transfer private plates before displaying the new number.

All registration number plates displayed on UK vehicles must comply with the official number plate regulations. DVLA oversees enforcement of number plates display regulations and maintains a register of approved manufacturers and retailers of vehicle number plates.

Regtransfers is not part of, and is not formally affiliated with DVLA.

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