1 YD Number Plate

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

Last checked by our plate checker: 11 Sept 2026, 14:09

July 2015

Advertised for Sale

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

January 2004

Advertised for Sale

Advertised for sale for £49,995 in January 2004 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Regtransfers.co.uk Magazine (Issue 3)

November 2003

Advertised for Sale

Advertised for sale for £49,995 in November 2003 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Regtransfers.co.uk Magazine (Issue 2)

July 2003

Advertised for Sale

Advertised for sale for £49,995 in July 2003 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Regtransfers.co.uk Magazine (Issue 1)

August 2000

Advertised for Sale

Advertised for sale for £25,000 in August 2000 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Regtransfers.co.uk Leaflet

October 1999

Advertised for Sale

Advertised for sale for no price listed in October 1999 by Regtransfers.co.uk in Daily Express

January 1999

Sold

This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in January 1999.

It sold for a hammer price of £5,000 and a total of £6,463 including fees and taxes.

Accounting for inflation, that's £12,684 in today's money.

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What is 1 YD worth?

The value of 1 YD is influenced by its rare 1x2 dateless format, the relevance and popularity of the letters YD and prices achieved by comparable registrations.