This guide explains Current Style Number Plate Dates, including the full list of March and September registration releases up to 2035. Since 2001, UK number plate formats have followed a predictable twice-yearly release schedule, making it easy to identify a vehicle's age from its registration. If you want to understand how the system works — or simply check which registrations are available — this guide lists every release date and identifier in one place.
Modern UK Registration Format: Two numbers + Three letters
Example
The two numbers in the middle show when the vehicle was registered.
To understand how this compares to older registration systems, see our guide to Number Plate Formats. You can also browse available registrations from the Home Page.
Below is the full list of registration identifiers issued each March and September
| Year | March Release | September Release |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | — | 51 |
| 2002 | 02 | 52 |
| 2003 | 03 | 53 |
| 2004 | 04 | 54 |
| 2005 | 05 | 55 |
| 2006 | 06 | 56 |
| 2007 | 07 | 57 |
| 2008 | 08 | 58 |
| 2009 | 09 | 59 |
| 2010 | 10 | 60 |
| 2011 | 11 | 61 |
| 2012 | 12 | 62 |
| 2013 | 13 | 63 |
| 2014 | 14 | 64 |
| 2015 | 15 | 65 |
| 2016 | 16 | 66 |
| 2017 | 17 | 67 |
| 2018 | 18 | 68 |
| 2019 | 19 | 69 |
| 2020 | 20 | 70 |
| 2021 | 21 | 71 |
| 2022 | 22 | 72 |
| 2023 | 23 | 73 |
| 2024 | 24 | 74 |
| 2025 | 25 | 75 |
| 2026 | 26 | 76 |
| 2027 | 27 | 77 |
| 2028 | 28 | 78 |
| 2029 | 29 | 79 |
| 2030 | 30 | 80 |
| 2031 | 31 | 81 |
| 2032 | 32 | 82 |
| 2033 | 33 | 83 |
| 2034 | 34 | 84 |
| 2035 | 35 | 85 |
Registration identifiers affect
Some buyers prefer the newest available registration, while others choose plates that match a vehicle era or branding. If you're exploring different plate structures beyond the current system, see Number Plate Formats.
Current style plates are popular because they
If you're considering alternatives, you may want to compare different registration types or browse currently available plates on the Home Page.
Our guides explain every UK registration format — from modern plates to older historic styles
Classic, structured and unmistakably British — suffix plates remain a respected part of UK motoring history.
Whether you prefer the look of an older plate or a brand-new year combination, there are thousands of registrations available
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