VSO 1 private number plate

VSO 1 is a short dateless private registration featuring three letters followed by the number 1. The clean, concise four-character format, with the letter-number direction, is a style that has the timeless look associated with dateless registrations.

The presence of the number 1 instantly positions VSO 1 as the pinnacle for the initials VSO. Registrations that pair clear initials with the number 1 are particularly sought after, representing the definitive version of those initials. The initials VSO itself sits in the mid-market in terms of estimated UK popularity, indicating a decent breadth of appeal.

This registration was first released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2020. It sold for £10,810 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £13,880. The layout, consisting of three letters followed by a single digit, is a format associated with the earliest registration era.

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