Just to update, I did finally win something at a DVLA auction! Came in well under my budget too. Now I have to wait 16 years before giving it to my son for his 17th birthday and try and resist the temptation to stick it on one of my cars during that time :grin:
Buyers have a tendency to get over-excited at DVLA auction as they're bidding on a plate that in some cases is unique to them. If you're going to keep it then no drama but try to sell, eBay for example and they get nowhere near what they paid.
I've swept a few up off the 'bay after bidding them in the nuts. I was very tempted on OAT 1S for a pun. Even at £1900 Buy it Now I reckon was a cheap as chips :grin: