In a message dated 03/30/2003 5:12:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, danielpwillis@xxxx writes: << Was "W" reg I think.... >> Can you explain to me what the significance of the letters represent in the UK license plates? I know that some personal/vanity plates are very expensive to obtain there in the UK The only significance here in the USA is 1. State of issue with current renewal year. example. I pay $60.00 for two years, per vehicle. 2. If the car has a vanity plate. Thank you. Mike