its been like it for 7 years John, unable to source a new one, its MKC10034E, so its earlier than your old one and does not have a key fob facility. car has had one before according to history.
The only ones I have found are grubby looking, often from overseas and stupid prices.
I have learnt to like with this quirk, but if any body knows of one, be delighted.
(apologies for drifting a bit)