5 DVL private number plate
Sold-price history for 5 DVL, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 22 Feb 2023DVLA Auction£4,800Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £6,163
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a white Mercedes-Benz G-Classto now
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 5 DVL
5 DVL is a four-character UK private number plate with a number-first layout. Its short format offers a clean aesthetic, a characteristic highly valued by collectors. The plate features a prominent single digit number, which, while not number 1, is still generally more sought after than plates with higher numbers. The initials DVL present a decent level of personal appeal with a broader potential UK buyer pool.
The plate belongs to the dateless category, meaning it does not display a year identifier and possesses the timeless look associated with earlier registration eras. Such registrations are typically associated with the period circa 1953 to 1963. This specific registration was first released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2023. It sold for £4,800 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £6,163.
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- Is 5 DVL for sale?
- Not currently. 5 DVL previously sold for £6,163 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 5 DVL?
- 5 DVL is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
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