8 WYU private number plate
Sold-price history for 8 WYU, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 19 Jul 2019DVLA Auction£1,700Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £2,203
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 8 WYU
The registration 8 WYU is a compact, four-character dateless plate. Its number-first, three-letter format, often referred to as a reversed or N-LLL style, has a clean aesthetic and is associated with the earliest eras of vehicle registration. Such short, dateless plates are highly desirable, and the presence of a single digit at the front enhances its visual appeal and rarity.
The initials WYU represent a personal element that may appeal to a range of buyers seeking a distinct identifier. While the initials themselves are considered niche with lower demand, their pairing with a short, dateless format, particularly one starting with a low number, can significantly elevate its collector interest.
This particular registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2019. It sold for £1,700 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £2,203.
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- Is 8 WYU for sale?
- Not currently. 8 WYU previously sold for £2,203 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 8 WYU?
- 8 WYU is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
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