78 V private number plate
A dateless private plate in the two numbers followed by one letter format with spotted history recorded on Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 5 Dec 2006DVLA Auction£5,200Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £6,568
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a black Audi Rs6 Prfm Crbnvor Tfsi Mhev Q Ato now
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 12 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 78 V
The 3-character dateless UK registration 78 V offers a short, clean format with potential for personal initials. Dateless plates do not show a year identifier, giving them a timeless look associated with earlier registration eras. The format, two numbers followed by one letter, is recognised as a desirable style, particularly from the earlier periods of vehicle registration.
This registration has the look of a personal initials plate, with the letter V providing a clear starting point for ownership. Dateless plates generally hold broad collector appeal due to their historic status and their ability to represent the owner's identity without the age-related suffix or prefix identifiers found on later registrations.
The 78 V registration originates from Scotland, being originally issued in Lanarkshire. This historic issuing location adds a layer of provenance to the plate. While no specific name or word reading has been supplied, the plate's brevity and dateless nature make it attractive to a wide range of buyers seeking a concise and classic registration.
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- Is 78 V for sale?
- Not currently. 78 V previously sold for £6,568 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 78 V?
- 78 V is a dateless private number plate with a format of two numbers followed by one letter.
- Can I follow 78 V 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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