1 ESB Number Plate

The known history of 1ESB, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.

Last checked by our plate checker: 19 Oct 2026, 16:27

1 ESB (1ESB) – Number Plate History & Timeline

Also written as 1ESB. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 1 ESB.

On Vehicle

Currently on a 2022 White Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline Tdi

UK Number Plate 1 ESB on a 2022 White Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline Tdi

Advertised for Sale

Advertised for sale for no price listed in July 2015 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Top Gear Magazine

Sold

This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in August 2009.

It sold for a hammer price of £12,300 and a total of £15,286 including fees and taxes.

Accounting for inflation, that's £24,977 in today's money.

What is 1 ESB worth?

The value of 1 ESB is influenced by its dateless format, the relevance and popularity of the letters ESB, its low number and comparable sales.

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