Numberplate Glossary of terms.

Autonumerology - the study of numberplates

Cherished transfer - Transferring a numberplate from one vehicle to another

CNDA - Cherished Numbers Dealers Association

DOT - Department of transport

DVLC - Driver and vehicle licensing centre

DVLA - Driver and vehicle licensing Agency

Log book - The V5 / vehicle registration document

MOT - Ministry of Transport annual roadworthiness test

PNDA - Personal Numbers Dealers Association - previous name for the CNDA

Retention Certificate - The document confirming your entitlement to a registration number.

RNC - Registration Numbers club

V5 - The logbook document proving vehicle ownership.

V10- Application to licence a vehicle

V55 - Application for first registration of a vehicle

Vanity Plate - USA personalised numberplates.