1 UV private number plate
A dateless private plate in the one number followed by two letters format with spotted history recorded on Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 31 Dec 1996DVLA Auction£7,500Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £9,694
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a silver Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev Ato now
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 12 Jul 2026. "Likely on retention" means no vehicle showed this plate; it could also be on a new, SORN or exempt vehicle. Not an official DVLA record.
About private number plate 1 UV
The registration 1 UV is a prime example of a number 1 plate, a highly regarded category of UK private registration. Its short three-character format features a single number followed by the letters U and V. As a dateless plate, it has the clean look associated with classic registrations because it does not show a year identifier. Registrations of this style were first issued in the early 20th century, and 1 UV is believed to have originated in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
The appeal of 1 UV is twofold. It is likely to interest any driver who values the impact of a number 1 registration, conveying a sense of primacy or being the first. At the same time, it serves as a highly effective and clear initials plate for an individual with the initials U.V. The short, balanced format ensures it is easy to read and remember, giving it a strong visual presence on any vehicle.
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- Is 1 UV for sale?
- Not currently. 1 UV previously sold for £9,694 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 1 UV?
- 1 UV is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by two letters.
- Can I follow 1 UV for updates?
- Yes. Use Follow This Plate above to be notified when new sightings, listings, sales history or community updates are added.
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