5 HWS private number plate
Sold-price history for 5 HWS, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 26 Mar 2024DVLA Auction£3,400Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £4,366
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a grey Bmw X5 Xdrive50e M Sport Autoto 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 HWS
The registration 5 HWS is a four-character dateless number plate that features one number followed by three letters. This short format is typically sought after for its clean and uncluttered appearance. The number 5 at the beginning is a low digit, which can add to its appeal.
The letters HWS represent initials that may appeal to individuals or families with those names. While the initials HWS are classified as having decent popularity, indicating a broad potential audience in the UK, the primary draw for this particular registration lies in its concise dateless format and the low initial number. Such registrations do not show a year identifier and have the timeless look associated with dateless plates.
This plate was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2024. It sold for £3,400 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £4,366.
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- Is 5 HWS for sale?
- Not currently. 5 HWS previously sold for £4,366 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 5 HWS?
- 5 HWS is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
- Can I follow 5 HWS 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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