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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Katie Collier

DVLA expected to scrap hundreds of new 76 number plates ahead of September 2026

The DVLA is expected to remove hundreds of 76 registration plates from the market ahead of the new release of number plates on September 1, 2026 - see why (Image: Getty)

HUNDREDS of new '76' number plate combinations are expected to be withheld as part of the UK’s latest vehicle registration update.

From September 1, 2026, all newly registered vehicles will display '76' plates, replacing the current '26' series used since March 2026.

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