Where was the YO12L number plate registered?

Vehicles with the YO12L prefix were first registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire through official DVLA regional allocation tag YO.

What year was a YO12L registration plate released?

The YO12L series was issued during March 2012 to August 2012.

What is the MOT pass rate for YO12L vehicles?

Vehicles in the YO12L cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 83.3% based on 6 recorded DVSA inspections.

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YO12L Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire during March 2012 to August 2012 with registration prefix YO12L.

Area Office: Sheffield (Sheffield, Yorkshire)
Release Period: March 2012 to August 2012
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 83.3%

Popular Makes

BMW 33.3% (1)

PEUGEOT 33.3% (1)

PORSCHE 33.3% (1)

83.3%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 6 historical tests

Common Colors

Black1 vehicles

Grey1 vehicles

Silver1 vehicles

Active Plates in YO12L Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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YO12LAN

MOT Valid

PEUGEOT BOXER

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2017
MOT Expiry: 12 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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YO12LEW

MOT Expired

BMW 1 SERIES

1.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Mar 2018
MOT Expiry: 30 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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YO12LEY

MOT Expired

PORSCHE MACAN 4 ELECTRIC

Electric · Grey

First Used: Sep 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for YO12L Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

BMW Common Problems PEUGEOT Common Problems PORSCHE Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about YO12L Plates

Where was the YO12L number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with YO12L were assigned to the Sheffield covering Sheffield, Yorkshire. The first two letters (YO) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is YO12L?

The YO12L age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2012 to August 2012.

How can I check the MOT history of a YO12L vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.