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what does an 'X' mean, when it is in in the middle of a numberplate?

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Johnny blaze | 21:34 Wed 28th Dec 2005 | Motoring
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I have seen a few cars with 'X' and 'D' respectively in the middle of their numberplates ie: 123 X 456 or 123 D456.

I have always thought D was for a diplomatic car, but answerbankers I work on a market stall and my 500 quid car was worth more then then L reg Mondeo that I saw this D numberplate on.

Surely diplomats can afford something a little bit more special then a Mondeo.. What is going on? and what does the 'X' mean?
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they are both allocated to embassy cars for their staff cars.

The first three figures identify the country and the other figures identify the individual vehicle.


There is also a diplomatic series that has three letters and one number, like the ones that some people have to match their initials.

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Thank you NOR and GRUNTS.

I can sleep a bit easier now, however I still not sure why my car is worth like 300 pounds more then their car. I saw a L reg mondeo and a J reg golf sporting these plates outside the australian embassy in Mayfair London.

D is for cars driven by people who have diplomatic immunity, a lot of these drivers have to buy their own cars and as they might only be in this country for a short time they buy a cheap car!


X is used when the DVLA cannot determine the age of the car due to various reasons, lost registration docs, rebuilt cars, imported cars, and many other reasons.

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Toureman thank you for you considered and very helpfull answer. You have answered both my questions perfectly. thanks.
UK diplomatic issues comprise three digits identifying the foreign embassy, mission or body, then D (for accredited diplomats) or X (for other personnel), followed by a serial of three digits.

Non-age related plates are 'Q' plates (e.g. kit cars where few original parts are used, some imports or if documentation is lost).

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