1 BY

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What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

1 BY is a dateless registration — one of the most desirable formats in the UK personalised plate market. Dateless plates carry no year identifier, which means they can be transferred to a vehicle of any age with no restriction. This flexibility, combined with their short format and limited availability, makes dateless plates among the most sought-after on the market.

Registration History

1 BY was first made available in June 1960.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could 1 BY represent? +
  Many people would see 1 BY as representing the name or word Ibbyy, Ibby or Ibyy. As with all personalised number plates, the registration has no official meaning — it is a combination of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA that buyers choose for its personal significance.
• Is 1 BY available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  1 BY is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1991.
• What is included when I buy 1 BY from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of 1 BY from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1991.
• Can I put 1 BY on any vehicle? +
  1 BY is a dateless registration — it carries no year identifier. Under DVLA rules, dateless plates can be transferred to a vehicle of any age, making them one of the most flexible personalised number plates available.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on 1 BY? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find 1 BY advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/
• What does 1 BY mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, 1 BY is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Ibbyy. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. 1 BY is a popular choice for anyone named Ibbyy or with a personal or professional connection to that word.