1971 CW private number plate
Sold-price history for 1971 CW, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 28 Jun 2022DVLA Auction£10,010Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £12,853
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- Likely on retentionto now · no vehicle on the MOT records
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 13 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 1971 CW
The registration 1971 CW presents a six-character dateless format, with four numbers followed by two letters. This structure, known as four numbers followed by two letters, adheres to a clear and accessible layout. The dateless quality means the plate does not show a year identifier, contributing to its clean, timeless appeal.
The number 1971 can hold personal significance, potentially relating to a birth year, anniversary or other memorable date. While not a single-digit number, it falls within the 1000-9999 band, which benefits from a shorter, more streamlined appearance compared to longer registrations. The initials CW are considered to have strong appeal, suggesting a broader potential audience for this registration.
This specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2022. It sold for £10,010 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £12,853. The CW combination originally belonged to the Preston (Burnley) issuing authority.
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- Not currently. 1971 CW previously sold for £12,853 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 1971 CW?
- 1971 CW is a dateless private number plate with a format of four numbers followed by two letters.
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