5 digit number-plate sizing

[DXX]

Maybe I’m loosing the plot?
I see posts on this Forum with reg’ plates obliterated just in case aliens or other beings get hold of the information and clone a vehicle.
Then there’s this post with everybody showing their plates.

 

[Waynet]

Evening All,

I’m contemplating purchasing a ‘T6’ 5 digit plate registration for my van.

Those that have these already, did you go for custom sized plates and if so what size please?

I’m looking to shorten them but not decrease the height of the plate.

Anyone got any pics fitted front and rear?

Mine will be going on my tailgate so interested to know size due to bolt positions.

Cheers!

Spacing is standard.

 

[DaveD]

Do you know what chlamydia is?!!

Sorry to go off topic but you reminded me of when Subaru introduced the "STI" to the UK, not knowing that in the UK nobody wanted to get an STI!

 

[davecdjt]

I saw this thread and was drawn to look..... now I've just parted with £54 for new plates for the personalised plate I just bought. I went with the full-size front plate and a shortened plate for the rear for the 5 digit number. The size was in part guided by the current drilling for the plates that are fitted now. Probably cost me more than going to the local shop, but I now have them and I didn't need to wait to show the new V750 (if they would have required proof).

 

[Bazaboy66]

Would this be legal??

 

[Loz]

Nope

 

[Bazaboy66]

This!

 

[Bazaboy66]

This!

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[Loz]

Nope for the first you need 33mm between the 6 and the X

yes to the last one

 

[Moreau-Smith]

Put my plate on and got a smart repair to fill the holes on the front bumper, why VW dealers think it needs 4 screws one in each corner I have no idea.

 

[vegt]

The discussion in this thread reminded me of Transporter HQ’s “jap spec” tailgate modification for shorter plates:

 

[R8N XX]

I got my plates from Fullhouse Customs - Full House Customs – Legal Car Plates | Show Plates | Motorbike Plates

They have a range of sizes and where super helpful when I ordered a size which would have made it illegal. They got in touch to confirm and adjusted sizing so that they were legal.View attachment 124376

Looks great. What size are they

 

[Moreau-Smith]

I just buy standard plates and cut them down and file the corners round, never had any issues. Especially if then use sanding paper to take any sharp edges, I do use a mitre saw to make it easier and keep the angels straight.

Must of done it about 10 times over resent years. Much cheaper.

 

[C4BOS]

We've got a shorter plate on the front and back, obviously a 6 digit plate.. but still quite short with it being a 1.

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Which spoiler do you have on this van?

 

[Phil_j89]

Which spoiler do you have on this van?

One from van-tech.