Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 86843

Vehicle Number Plates: Fraud

Tabled: 30 October 2025

Answered: 4 November 2025

Named Day

Question

Sarah Coombes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many suppliers struck off the register of number plate suppliers due to (a) malpractice and (b) selling number plates illegally have rejoined the register.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

While there are no specific targets set, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aim to audit each registered number plate supplier at least once every three years.The DVLA supports Trading Standards and the police in prosecuting suppliers who fail...

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