1 LXW private number plate

1 LXW is a dateless UK number plate with a four-character format of one number followed by three letters. It features the number 1, which is widely considered the pinnacle number for short, dateless registrations, significantly increasing its desirability as the ultimate identifier for the initials LXW. This format, a single number followed by three letters, has the clean look associated with dateless registrations and is broadly associated with the circa 1953 to 1963 window. This specific registration was originally issued in Sheffield and falls within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

The appeal of 1 LXW lies in its scarcity for a number 1 plate, its compact four-character length, and its initials LXW. Number 1 registrations are highly sought after, and when paired with initials, they represent the most definitive and desirable combination. The one number followed by three letters format is also known for its desirable shortness and visual symmetry, making it easily readable and memorable. Dateless plates of this era generally hold significant collector interest due to their historical significance and lack of a year identifier.

The registration 1 LXW was offered at a DVLA auction on 29 June 2021, where it achieved a hammer price of £6,340, with an estimated buyer total of £8,141.

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