Where was the YO12S number plate registered?

Vehicles with the YO12S prefix were first registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire through official DVLA regional allocation tag YO.

What year was a YO12S registration plate released?

The YO12S series was issued during March 2012 to August 2012.

What is the MOT pass rate for YO12S vehicles?

Vehicles in the YO12S cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 80% based on 10 recorded DVSA inspections.

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YO12S Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire during March 2012 to August 2012 with registration prefix YO12S.

Area Office: Sheffield (Sheffield, Yorkshire)
Release Period: March 2012 to August 2012
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 80%

Popular Makes

VAUXHALL 66.7% (2)

BMW 33.3% (1)

80%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 10 historical tests

Common Colors

Black1 vehicles

Red1 vehicles

White1 vehicles

Active Plates in YO12S Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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YO12SEF

MOT Valid

BMW 520

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2016
MOT Expiry: 13 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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YO12SON

MOT Valid

VAUXHALL CORSA

1.4L · Petrol · White

First Used: Mar 2019
MOT Expiry: 04 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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YO12SYD

MOT Expired

VAUXHALL CORSA YES TURBO

Petrol · Red

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

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for YO12S Makes

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

VAUXHALL Common Problems BMW Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about YO12S Plates

Where was the YO12S number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with YO12S 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 YO12S?

The YO12S age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2012 to August 2012.

How can I check the MOT history of a YO12S 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.