Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_203_498 ( id number, "first issued" text, "design" text, "slogan" text, "serial format" text, "serials issued" text, "notes" text )

### Question ###
what was the design of the first passenger baseplate for vehicle registration of vermont ?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT "design" FROM table_203_498 ORDER BY "first issued" LIMIT 1