Just received my chrome key tip 

 

Part number -  5G0837599A 

 

It looks identical to the plastic one I’ve removed but can’t get it to slide into place. Anyone else had this issue? 
 

 

Are they generally a lot tighter or have I got a crappy aftermarket one?

I have no idea what a "key tip" is and your photos dont help me, they look like they could be a cover for the back up lock barrel but "key tip"?

Sorry its the replacement chrome on the car key

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165815577796?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=v3E_QQ0LSEq&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=ruUWb-7aSVq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

From what I remember when I fitted mine, it clipped in fairly easily. It might require a bit of elbow grease, but don't force anything too much! Check and make sure there's no gunk or debris in the slots.

Cheers @SpaceWalruslooks like I've got a cheap aftermarket one as it isn't going on without some modification. I'l order another from a different seller.

5 minutes ago, craig24 said:

Cheers @SpaceWalruslooks like I've got a cheap aftermarket one as it isn't going on without some modification. I'l order another from a different seller.

I ordered mine from Superskoda, and that is still going strong