1 W Number Plate
The known history of 1W, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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1 W (1W) — Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as 1W. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 1 W.
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This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in December 1996.
It sold for a hammer price of £41,000 and a total of £52,993 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £108,990 in today's money.
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The value of 1 W is influenced by its rare 1x1 dateless format, the desirability of the letter W and prices achieved by comparable registrations.
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