4 GKW private number plate

4 GKW is a four-character dateless registration with a number followed by three letters. This format, featuring a single digit at the start, tends to be more sought after as it presents a short and clean registration. The number 4 is visually distinct and can work well as a standalone identifier.

The initials GKW are considered to have decent popularity, suggesting a broad potential audience for this registration among individuals with those initials. This type of plate is often chosen for its personal connection, aligning with findings that name and initial-based registrations are primary drivers for private plate acquisition.

Dateless registrations such as 4 GKW do not show a year identifier, contributing to their timeless appeal. This specific format, with one number followed by three letters, originates from the era between circa 1953 and 1963, originally issued in Sheffield. Such registrations possess the clean look associated with dateless plates.

This registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2020. It sold for £3,500 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £4,494.

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