5 HSW private number plate
Sold-price history for 5 HSW, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 1 Aug 2023DVLA Auction£6,030Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £7,743
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 5 HSW
The registration 5 HSW presents a neat, four-character dateless format. Its appeal lies in its short length and the potential for representing personal initials, qualities that consistently attract buyers seeking unique registrations.
As a dateless registration, 5 HSW does not display a year identifier, offering a clean appearance. This style of registration, with one number followed by three letters, is broadly associated with the era between circa 1953 and 1963. The number 5 is at the lower end of the single-digit spectrum, which typically carries stronger appeal than higher numbers. The initials HSW are considered to have decent popularity, suggesting a broader potential audience compared to more obscure combinations. Specifically, this registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2023. It sold for £6,030 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £7,743.
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- Is 5 HSW for sale?
- Not currently. 5 HSW previously sold for £7,743 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 5 HSW?
- 5 HSW is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
- Can I follow 5 HSW 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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