How DVLA Number Plate Auctions Work
Learn how DVLA number plate auctions work and how auction prices are recorded.
DVLA auction basics
DVLA auctions sell registrations released for sale. The hammer price is the winning bid before additional fees and taxes.
Why auction history matters
Previous auction history can help understand historic demand for a registration.
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