6 SXL private number plate
Sold-price history for 6 SXL, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 20 May 2016DVLA Auction£2,500Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £3,240
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a blue Land Rover Defenderto 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 6 SXL
The registration 6 SXL presents a clean, four-character dateless format, combining a single digit with three letters. Its numbers-first layout, a style associated with earlier registration periods, offers a distinctive aesthetic. The number 6, while not the absolute pinnacle of single-digit appeal, still carries the inherent desirability of a low number, signifying brevity and visual impact. This type of short registration generally appeals to buyers seeking clarity and a less complex mark.
The initials SXL are considered to have niche or low demand, suggesting a more specific audience pool. However, the overall appeal of 6 SXL is enhanced by its format, which is less common than letters-first dateless plates. This particular combination, with its single digit preceding the letters, makes it stand out for those appreciating a distinct structure.
6 SXL was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2016. It sold for £2,500 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £3,240.
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- Is 6 SXL for sale?
- Not currently. 6 SXL previously sold for £3,240 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 6 SXL?
- 6 SXL is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
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