private plates

[brian j john]

can i buy an 08 plate which spells my name now but not use it on a car for maybe two years

[NORMANTHEDOG]

yes,you can,but you cannot use it on any car newer then a 08 plate car.

[Buenchico]

Yes, but you'll have to pay a fee:
http://www.dvla-som.co.uk/home/en/FAQ/?id=STRA IGHT_ONTO_VEHICLE#straight_onto_vehicle

Chris