What does my number plate say about me ?

We’ve found - through experience- that certain types of people commonly buy certain types of number plates - in a similar fashion to horoscopes and other identifiable group behaviour.

For the first time we have put down on paper what your number plate may say about you - enjoy

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DVLA number plate auction November  2008

Results from the November 2008 DVLA number plate auction

The highs

Private number plates fetching the highest prices at this DVLA number plate auction are:

SC07LND            £10,000
SCOTLAND

JOS5H                  £7,200   JOSH

KHH4N                 £7,000   KAHN 

The lows

Personal number plate bargains - three of the best:

D47SUN              £350       DATSUN

NUM832S            £350       NUMBERS

COF3E                  £400       COFFEE

The unsold

These unloved and unwanted car registration number plates are sure to be offered at a future DVLA number plate auction.

EAS55Y                               EASY

JES55S                                JESS

CO55STA            COSTA

Total sales

£3,163,300

Average sale

£1,977.06

See also

DVLA sealed bids auction

DVLA sealed bids auction results

DVLA number plate auction

Number plate auction November 2008

DVLA number plate auction November 2008

Some great plates on offer at the next DVLA auction - to be held at Tankersley Manor, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3DQ on 19th, 20th and 21st November 2008.

Great expectations

Number plate lots with high reserves include:

1RH                       £8000 reserve

RFO 1                   £3300 reserve

Potential bargains

As with all DVLA number plate auctions - there are some great bargains to be had - here’s our pick of the private number plates on offer.

BMW 730D          £400 reserve      (BMW 7 series)

COF3E                  £400 reserve      (COFFEE)

NEW 70Y             £450 reserve      (NEW TOY)

GAM3S                 £900 reserve      (GAMES)

Misc private plates

Number plates that we’re just not sure about

2 HEL                    go to hell?

SAR550N            Fish and chip lover?

MON3T                                For the true art lover

See also

DVLA number plate auction September 2008

DVLA sealed bids auction

DVLA number plate auction September 2008

Some notable plates at this, the DVLA auction held  at Haycock Hotel, Wansford, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6JA on 24th, 25th and 26th September 2008.

The highs

Cherished number plates fetching the highest prices at this DVLA number plate auction are:

6B                           £102,200               GB

OWN 1T               £26,200                 OWN IT

SYR1A                 £20,500                
SYRIA

The lows

Cherished number plate bargains - three of the best:

E68ERT               £300       EGBERT

BAN3S                 £400       BANES

FAX3D                  £400       FAXED

The unsold

These unloved and unwanted personalised number plates are sure to be offered at a future DVLA number plate auction.

WOB81E              WOBBLE

49PLE                   APPLE

TEX444S             TEXAS

Total sales

£3,221,400

Average sale

£2,440.45

See also

DVLA sealed bids auction

DVLA sealed bids auction results

DVLA number plate auction

The Register of Number Plate Suppliers

What does the RNPS do?

Formed in January 2003, the RNPS exist to regulate the supply of number plates in the UK to help keep number plate cloning and numberplate crime limited.

Why do we need the RNPS?

The RNPS keep a register of companies and individuals in the UK who supply sets of numberplates in the course of their business. The RNPS helps to ensure font/size and spacing of number plates is adhered to and meets regulation.

Where  can I find my nearest Registered Number Plate supplier?

Click Here to see the full listing

Read more

Extending the Register of Number plate suppliers
Prosecution for non Compliant number plates- Registered number plate suppliers facing fines

Some number plate dealers have been offering this service for many years and it is a lucrative business- for some.

In October you should be able to buy DVLA Registrations online - but what benefit will this have to the DVLA and to the number plate buying public?

With the arrival of such technology (finally at DVLA Swansea) it’s possible for the DVLA to save a great deal of resources by drastically downsizing their call-centre staff.

We predict the ability to buy registrations online will prove very popular indeed - and may even boost sales somewhat as I’m sure the DVLA will back it’s launch with an advertising campaign.

As for the public? the ability to search AND buy number plates online direct from the DVLA could affect the trade of DVLA resellers - as until the launch they had online purchasing as an advantage over the DVLA.

So the DVLA will hopefully see a rise in sales - a gentler one over time- and the public will benefit from convenience - makes me wonder why this is only happening in 2008 and not 1998 (!)

When the F prefix number plate series is launched in October- at the same time you should be able to buy DVLA registrations online - it will mark the end of the prefix number plate launches as the last remaining character to be sold.

As with the E prefix number plates before, only the combinations F1-20 XXX will be sold - as opposed to some other Prefix combinations which utilise 1-999 (give or take)

So what a rollercoaster ride it has been! with high rolling number plates such as K1NGS to a generation of dodgy and illegal number plates - all made possible through the DVLA Select and DVLA registrations service.

As the last Prefix letter comes up for sale, and some of the best possible number plate combinations are let loose into the community- it seems sad that this is one of the last opportunities to snap up a great number.

Although we wondered if there are any good F number plates left - there are a few great combinations we hope to purchase when the series is officially launched.

So as the final launch of the last prefix number plate series draws near- we wish you the best of luck - that is if you give an F about number plates at all (!!)

This number plate was 51 NGH or “singh” to those of you familiar with autonumerology …

So why was this plate so expensive and why was there so much interest?

Well, SINGH is derived from the sanskrit word SIMRA and means Lion. It is commonly used as a surname or middle name in India and one that is predominantly used by Sikhs.

To display this on your number plate in the most legitimate way possible is not only a display of wealth; but also a display of faith- something very important to Sikh number plate enthusiasts.

Many Asian motorists and number plate enthusiasts seek out and purchase the most valuable Asian number plate combinations. With prices rising ever so steadily- investment in an asian number plate could be just what the doctor (or bank manager) ordered…

Asian number plates

SINGH numberplates

This nice chap was a member of a VW Golf owners’ club forum and about to add a set of metallic German number plates to his Golf.

No doubt these would look great on the car but the fact he had to ask to check if such a thing would be illegal is very worrying indeed.

The fact is ANY deviation from the DVLA’s number plate rules is plainly illegal.

With the advent of websites dedicated to cracking down on number plate crime it would seem even if the Police aren’t taking a tough line on motorists then someone out there is waiting to catch you out!

Check out this website- the webmaster really seems to be upset about illegal number plates.

(watch out for swearing)
www.chavplate.org.uk