The DVLA has banned more than 500 new '76' number plates before they even reach Britain's roads amid concerns they could cause offence or make controversial statements.Ahead of the introduction of the new registration age identifier launching on Tuesday, September 1, officials have removed hundreds of combinations from circulation, including crude offerings such as AS76 FKU and BU76 NOB, alongside more sensitive registrations referencing wars, violence, race and religion.A specialist DVLA panel reviews every new registration batch twice a year, scrutinising thousands of potential combinations before deciding which should be blacklisted.The arrival of the new '76' plate has posed a particular challenge to the agency's crack team because the numbers 7 and 6 can resemble letters, allowing motorists to create words and phrases that would otherwise be prohibited.With the number 7 potentially resembling an 'I', 'T' or 'A', and the number 6 used to mimic a 'B' or 'A', there are numerous ways drivers could intentionally create sexual, offensive or politically driven references. Drivers tempted to doctor their number plates or create offensive messages risk having their registrations confiscated, failing their MOT and being hit with fines of up to £1,000. We've published the full list of banned '76' registrations released by the DVLA ahead of next month. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find all 523. Ahead of the new 76 plate launching on Tuesday September 1, the DVLA's full list of banned registration numbers has been revealed - you can see all of them belowJoin the discussionShould drivers be free to express themselves on number plates, or is banning ‘offensive’ plates the right move?What's your view?Who decides which plates should be banned? Twice a year – in February just before the March plate change and again in August before the new age identifier launches in September – the DVLA holds a meeting where senior officials and specialists examine new registration combinations and remove those deemed likely to cause offence.A DVLA spokesman said: 'The vast majority of registration numbers are made available, but DVLA withholds any combinations of numbers and letters where we consider that they may cause offence, embarrassment or are in poor taste.'Rude combinations are among the most offensive and ironed out first. This includes AS76 FKU and BU76 NOB, which have both been vetoed for September 1.However, some of the blocked registrations relate to more sensitive subjects that could cause genuine upset or concern.Examples include GE76 GUN and GO76 BOM.References linked to conflicts past and present, such as US76 WAR and FK76 UKR, are also prohibited, along with politically and racially charged combinations including GG76 HAD.Anyone thinking of flouting the rules by displaying a banned or non-compliant plate, such as GO76 FKT, should be aware that police can confiscate the registration and issue a £100 fine. How numberplates are laid out and what the different elements mean (Source: DVLA)Number plate rules and restrictions explainedThere are strict rules around which include fonts, font sizes, colours and placements can be used for number plates.For instance it is illegal to have a plate where the display has been tweaked – such as incorrect spacing – to make a word or name.If police identify cases on the road, they can pull drivers over and issue fines of up to £1,000. Cars with incorrectly displayed plates can also fail their MOT.Siobhan Doyle from Carwow points out that a failed MOT on number plate grounds is also likely to invalidate a motorist's insurance policy, meaning they could face further punishment if caught behind the wheel without having the issue resolved. The DVLA guide to number plates says: 'You cannot rearrange or misrepresent the numbers and letters on a number plate to form names or words, so that they are hard to read.'For example, fixing bolts to change any of the letters or numbers. 'You could be fined up to £1,000 and your car will fail its MOT test if you drive with incorrectly displayed number plates.'In some cases, the registration number may be permanently withdrawn.'It adds: 'If you misrepresent a vehicle registration number you will not get back any money that you have paid for the registration number, or any other costs you have to pay.'You can't use a registration number to make your vehicle appear younger than it actually is.'